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−	~~= Introduction =~~	+	#redirect:[[Desktop_study\|Desktop study]]
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−	~~The term ‘desk study’ simply refers to a study that is carried out purely through research, rather than physical investigations, that is, it can be done sitting at a desk.~~	+
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−	On building design and construction projects, the term ‘desk study’ is often used in relation to preliminary site investigations, referring to the process of gathering background information about site-specific characteristics that will need to be considered during planning, design and construction, or issues that may merit more detailed physical investigations, such as site surveys.	+
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−	~~Local authorities often require that a desk study is carried out as part of the planning application process.~~	+
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−	Approved Document C defines desk studies as, ‘A review of the historical, geological and environmental information about the site’ and describes it as being ‘essential’. Desk studies might also be carried out as the starting point for assessing site lines, local context (such as architectural character, landscape, and so on), archaeology (such as the risk of uncovering archaeological remains, unexploded bombs, and so on), rights of way and other easements, the likely presence of solid and liquid contaminants, site ecology, and so on.	+
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−	~~A thorough desk study~~:	+
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−	* Provides an initial understanding of the characteristics of an area or site.	+
−	* Provides early identification of site characteristics and potential risks so they can be more effectively managed.	+
−	* Informs the detail, scope and methodology of subsequent investigations.	+
−	* May help avoid undertaking unnecessary, expensive or intrusive investigations.	+
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−	~~= Sources of information =~~	+
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−	~~The most common sources of information that are researched as part of a desk~~ study ~~include:~~	+
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−	~~OS maps, including historical maps can offer information about:~~	+
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−	* Changes in potential landslide areas.	+
−	* Changes in topography, stream and river courses.	+
−	* Coastal erosion.	+
−	* Concealed mine shafts.	+
−	* Disused quarries and in-filled ponds.	+
−	* Drainage.	+
−	* Former uses of the site.	+
−	* Old clay, gravel and sand pits.	+
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−	~~Geological maps can provide an indication of the likely ground conditions and whether, for instance, there is any risk of subsidence or shear.~~	+
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−	~~Aerial photographic records and Google maps provide useful information that can help identify or confirm historical site usage, hidden foundations, changes of topography and river course, and so on.~~	+
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−	~~Services records can help locate hidden services such as; electricity cables, drainage, telephone cables, and so on.~~	+
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−	~~Existing client information may exist from previous investigations, estate record drawings, and so on.~~	+
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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+
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−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+
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−	* Archaeology and construction.	+
−	* Building archaeology.	+
−	* Building survey.	+
−	* Contaminated land.	+
−	* Development appraisal.	+
−	* Feasibility studies.	+
−	* Ground conditions.	+
−	* Insitu testing of soils.	+
−	* Laser scanning.	+
−	* Pre construction information.	+
−	* Site appraisal.	+
−	* Site investigation.	+
−	* Site surveys.	+
−	* Soil report.	+
−	* Soil survey.	+
−	* Solid and liquid contaminants site risk assessments.	+
−	* Types of soil.	+
−	* Walkover survey.	+
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−	~~=== External references ===~~	+
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−	* Planning Portal - [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partc/documentc Approved Document Part C]	+
−	* [http://www.groundengineering.co.uk/ Ground Engineering]	+

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	* Soil survey.		* Soil survey.
	* Solid and liquid contaminants site risk assessments.		* Solid and liquid contaminants site risk assessments.

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	Local authorities often require that a desk study is carried out as part of the planning application process.		Local authorities often require that a desk study is carried out as part of the planning application process.

−	Approved Document C defines desk studies as, ‘A review of the historical, geological and environmental information about the site’ and describes it as being ‘essential’. Desk studies might also be carried out as the starting point for assessing site lines, local context (such as architectural character, landscape and so on), archaeology (such as the risk of uncovering archaeological remains, unexploded bombs and so on), rights of way and other easements, the likely presence of solid and liquid contaminants, site ecology and so on.	+	Approved Document C defines desk studies as, ‘A review of the historical, geological and environmental information about the site’ and describes it as being ‘essential’. Desk studies might also be carried out as the starting point for assessing site lines, local context (such as architectural character, landscape, and so on), archaeology (such as the risk of uncovering archaeological remains, unexploded bombs, and so on), rights of way and other easements, the likely presence of solid and liquid contaminants, site ecology, and so on.

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	Aerial photographic records and Google maps provide useful information that can help identify or confirm historical site usage, hidden foundations, changes of topography and river course, and so on.		Aerial photographic records and Google maps provide useful information that can help identify or confirm historical site usage, hidden foundations, changes of topography and river course, and so on.

−	Services records can help locate hidden services such as; electricity cables, drainage, telephone cables and so on.	+	Services records can help locate hidden services such as; electricity cables, drainage, telephone cables, and so on.

−	Existing client information may exist from previous investigations, estate record drawings and so on.	+	Existing client information may exist from previous investigations, estate record drawings, and so on.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Solid and liquid contaminants site risk assessments.		* Solid and liquid contaminants site risk assessments.
	* Types of soil.		* Types of soil.
		+	* Walkover survey.

−	External references	+	=== External references ===

	* Planning Portal - [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partc/documentc Approved Document Part C]		* Planning Portal - [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partc/documentc Approved Document Part C]

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	* [http://www.groundengineering.co.uk/ Ground Engineering]		* [http://www.groundengineering.co.uk/ Ground Engineering]

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	* [http://www.groundengineering.co.uk/ Ground Engineering]		* [http://www.groundengineering.co.uk/ Ground Engineering]

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	* Archaeology and construction.		* Archaeology and construction.
		+	* Building archaeology.
	* Building survey.		* Building survey.
	* Contaminated land.		* Contaminated land.