"Bletchley - It's not just what you know, it's who you know. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Bletchley contacts. Issues frequently arising in the region are also taken into consideration, thanks to this local expertise.

We have assisted home movers throughout Bletchley, including Conveyancing in MK1, MK2, MK3."

Local issues considered by Bletchley Conveyancing Solicitors:

Bletchley Contaminated Land

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 gives a statutory definition for contaminated land used by local authorities, but for homebuyers, the term has more concerning connotations, and if land on or near a property is recognised as contaminated within the statutory definition, this information will be included in a local search. Before some of the problems with contaminated land were fully appreciated, redevelopment often took place on land that had been contaminated by previous uses. Problems related to contamination can include inhalation of hazardous dust, exposure to lead and other toxic substances, and water pollution.

Landfill sites in the local area:

• Bletchley Landfill, Bletchley Landfill Site, Drayton Road, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5JU. The site has not been classified.

Road and Rail Works in Bletchley

Is your prospective home likely to be affected by road or rail development? Your solicitor will research planned local transport schemes, and advise accordingly. During the conveyancing process, a property lawyer will investigate:

• Works within 200m of the home
• The status of roads by the home (e.g. are they adopted/a public highway?)
• Proposals for major development relating to adjacent roads

While buyers are unlikely to proceed if a home is in the direct line of a new road, they may be happy to go ahead if it appears that the building will not be directly affected.

The impact of Tree Preservation Orders

In cases where houses have been built on land subject to an existing tree preservation order (TPO), it will be necessary to obtain a copy of this TPO from the council to check the plan. This is necessary to confirm whether this existing TPO directly affects the newer property. Local council consent for alterations to a TPO-protected tree should be confirmed before work commences. Removing a Bletchley tree planted under a planning order could lead to the council serving an enforcement notice on the property owner.