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Achieving Sustainability and Net Zero Goals through Effective Brownfield Planning,
Remediation & Waste Management Strategies

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The agenda covers four key topic themes, across different sessions.
An event ticket gives you access to all of the sessions, for you and two colleagues.

Facilitating Sustainable Regeneration through Local Development Planning & Collaborative Development Strategies

Tuesday 9 November: Sessions One & Two

   

Brownfield regeneration is a key driver of sustainable urban development, and bringing vacant, derelict and contaminated brownfield sites back into use can realise a number of environmental, net zero impact and social value goals. Recent changes to the planning system and the inclusion of net zero ambitions in local development plans can help drive action, however there is a need for greater collaboration and “joined-up thinking” , as well as effective funding mechanisms, in order for the brownfield sector to truly enable and deliver sustainable development solutions. These sessions will bring together Local Authorities with developers and planning & development consultants to discuss how this can be achieved. 

Session One

Session Two

9:00
The Networking Lounge open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
10:10
Embedding Sustainability into Regeneration and Local Master Planning Policies, Strategies and Practices
 
Pat Hayes, Managing Director, Be First
10:35
Update on the Planning Bill and its Implications for Local Development Planning
 

  • Reviewing new planning policy direction - key objectives and timescales:

    • the outcome of local authority consultation

  • Assessing the implications of new planning regulation for brownfield regeneration and meeting net zero ambitions:

    • how can the planning system truly drive sustainable development and increased social value?

    • integrating biodiversity and nature-based solutions into planning

    • what other reforms are needed to assist in achieving these aims eg local authority resources and funding, land disposal  

  • Exploring how the aims and objectives of the Environment Bill will be embedded into new Planning reforms  

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Claire Petricca-Riding, Partner and National Head of Planning and Environmental Law, Irwin Mitchell LLP

11:00
Continue the Questions and Discussion in the Networking Lounge
11:30
Session close
13:00
Networking Lounge Opens
13:35
Bringing Life to Large-Scale Brownfield Sites - Development Perspective
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  • Identifying the drivers for, and barriers to, choosing a site for development:

    • managing the challenges of land availability (size, location)

  • Effectively dealing with contamination and legacy issues - remediation as part of the bigger development picture

  • Embedding sustainability goals into development plans

  • Achieving successful collaboration between local authorities, developers, and other stakeholders to increase delivery and achieve sustainability goals

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James Connelly, Project Manager, Harworth Group

14:05
Panel Discussion on Funding & Support Available to “Unlock” Sites & Facilitate Urban Brownfield Regeneration
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  • Exploring the sources and mechanisms of funding available for brownfield and contaminated land redevelopment and urban regeneration and how to access them

  • Detailing the One Public Estate Programme and how it is supporting councils to regenerate brownfield sites 

  • Leveraging opportunities for developers to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) through development and other schemes

  • Optimising potential benefits through partnerships and collaborative development proposals 

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Panellists:

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Patricia Willoughby, Head of Policy - Housing and Regeneration, West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

Paul Shelley, Divisional Director, Hydrock

14:50
Effectively Managing & Mitigating Environmental Liability for Contaminated Sites
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  • Identifying likely current and future liabilities and associated costs

    • what are the key factors affecting these

    • exploring liability under the “Polluter Pays” Principle

    • to what extent can a landowner protect themselves against future contamination liability?

    • how can the choice of remediation technologies impact and influence the future liability of a site?

  • Examining mechanisms for transferring environmental liability to enable regeneration of contaminated sites 

  • Exploring opportunities for contaminated land to facilitate sustainable land use and be re-purposed for projects such as renewable energy: clarifying the extent to which land use change is permitted / enabled under current planning policy 

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Paul Hesketh, Technical Director: Closure Planning & Regeneration, Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Anna-Maria Sexton, Environmental Liability Manager, Health & Safety Environment & Carbon - Remediation Management, BP

15:35
Continue the Questions and Discussion in the Networking Lounge
16:00
Session close

Panel Discussion on Sustainability

Wednesday 10 November: Sustainability

   

These sessions are designed to give business leaders within the brownfield community the opportunity to come together and discuss achieving sustainability within brownfield regeneration and development. Through a senior-level panel debate and interactive roundtable discussion, participants will explore the role the brownfield sector can play in the transition to net zero and identify potential solutions and enable sustainable development from planning stages, through initial groundworks and site remediation, to construction and project delivery.

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9:00
The Networking Lounge will be open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
10:00
Business Leader Panel Discussion on Sustainability
 

Discussing how we can work towards better defining sustainability and net zero goals and embedding these into regeneration & development projects and land portfolio management strategies

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  • Embedding sustainability into contact and governance documents

  • Getting clients on board to accept sustainability and climate goals - identifying the right drivers and motivations for each client 

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Chair:

 

Ross Griffiths, Content Director, Environment Analyst

 

Panellists: 

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Markus Ackermann, Environmental & Remediation Programme Manager, EMEA, DuPont

Dr Richard Gill, Soil & Groundwater Scientist, Shell Global Solutions

Rob Noden, Sector Leader, Environment - EMEA, GHD

Michael O'Doherty, Project Director, Local Partnerships

11:30
Continue the Discussions in the Networking Lounge
12:00
Session Close

Session Three

Sustainable Brownfield Remediation

Wednesday 10 November: Sustainable Brownfield Remediation

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Some net positive outcomes of remediation projects are already being delivered and communicated through optimum land reuse, pollution prevention and control, and the development & application of sustainable remediation technologies and practices. However, there is potential to do much more, and ensure brownfield regeneration contributes significantly to sustainability goals. These sessions will explore how the industry can step up to the next level; embracing tools to assess, quantify, and demonstrate the impact of brownfield remediation and development in reducing carbon, maximising the benefits of soil, enhancing biodiversity, and adding social value. 

Session Four

9:00
The Networking Lounge will be open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
9:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks from the Chair:

Paul Sheehan, Technical Director, CGL
9:40
SURE, a Digitised Sustainability Assessment Tool for Remediation Option Selection and its Application to Brownfield Site Development

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SURE is a fully digitised tool for selecting the most sustainable option for soil and groundwater remediation, which is being made publicly available to all remediation practitioners. It enables the context of the project to be framed, indicators to be drawn from the updated SuRF UK listing, and the assessment to be conducted in a transparent manner with appropriate stakeholder input. The digital output not only provides graphical representation of performance in terms of indicator categories and domains of sustainability, but also enables a comparison of options in terms of their relative contribution to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Application of SURE will be exemplified by reference to a Brownfield Case Study. 

 

Dr Richard Bewley, Senior Managing Consultant, Ramboll

10:05
Demonstrating the Sustainability of a Project as part of a Remedial Strategy
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A case study presentation outlining how sustainability considerations were built into decommissioning, remediation and flood mitigation works for a major regeneration project at an early stage.

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Daymion Jenkins, Director & UK Head of Ground & Water, WSP

10:30
Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on the Design & Effective Implementation of Remediation Strategies 
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  • Exploring the consequences increased rainfall, strong winds and prolonged dry spells could have on the effectiveness of certain remediation strategies (eg monitored natural attenuation; capping; excavation and disposal) 

  • Incorporating future climate change projections into remediation options appraisal and assessing the impact of this on the selection of a remediation strategy

  • Designing resilient and sustainable long-term remediation solutions to accommodate future changes in environmental and site conditions as a result of climate change

    • what impact will this have on currently used techniques?

    • revisiting current or previously remediated sites to ensure they are climate future-proofed

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Dr Paul Nathanail, Technical Director Contamination Assessment and Remediation, GHD

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Paul is a member of CIRIA’s climate change and contaminated land interest group exploring how extreme weather events will influence remediation practices.

10:55
Q&A
11:15
Continue the Questions and Discussion in the Networking Lounge
12:00
Session close

 
14:00
Welcome back from the Chair:

​Paul Sheehan, Technical Director, CGL
14:05
Innovative Remediation Solutions
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This session will include case-study presentations offering practical techniques and technologies for remediating different contaminants, including low-carbon and more sustainable solutions

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Integration of Nanoremediation and Electrokinetic Techniques to Create New Opportunities for Enhanced In Situ Bioremediation for Contaminated Land Remediation (EiCLaR H2020 project) 

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Prof Paul Bardos, Managing Director, r3 Environmental Technology Ltd & Joint Chair, SuRF-UK Steering Group

14:25
Carbon Sequestration to Stabilise Legacy Chemical Waste and Capture Local CO2 Emissions
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Alkaline waste materials can pose significant health, environmental and geotechnical constraints for site redevelopment; however, they can also offer opportunities. This presentation documents the development and pilot trial application of in-situ carbon sequestration to provide long-term stabilisation of legacy alkaline chemical waste in the UK.


David Granger, Technical Director, AECOM

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This project was the winner of the 2021 Brownfield Award: Best Scientific/Technical/Digital Advance or Innovation

14:45
Case Study: Exploring the Assessment and Sustainable Remediation of London Gasworks for Brownfield Redevelopment 
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This presentation will discuss a number of gasworks remediation projects across London, highlighting the various challenges faced to the delivery of brownfield redevelopment and remediation, differing priorities across the sites, and how sustainable remediation has been scoped and planned.

 

Alice Kilner, Consultant, Ramboll

15:05
Q&A
15.20
Continue the Questions and Discussion in the Networking Lounge
15:45
Session Close

Session Five

Brownfield Waste Management &
Re-Use of Materials

Tuesday 23 November: Session Six

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There have been concerns raised within the brownfield sector that the current approach to waste management & materials re-use in line with WM3, Quality Protocols and current risk assessment guidance is unsustainable and needs reviewing. However, it is not just about “permits” and regulatory obligations. If sustainability is really to be achieved in brownfield & construction waste management then a fundamental change is needed in the way that soil and other inert materials are viewed and used / re-used on and off-site.  These sessions will explore how a more pragmatic approach could be taken to allow more viable long-term re-use of materials, incorporating materials management planning in development strategies from the outset, and communicating the importance of sustainable practices to clients.

Session Six

9:00
The Networking Lounge will be open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
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9:45
Defra Policy Update
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  • Review of the Code of Practice for the Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites

  • Soil Health Action Plan for England

 

Graeme Duggan, Soil Health Policy Advisor, DEFRA

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10:10
Detailing Key Legal Considerations to Minimise Your Liability in Waste Management
 

  • Outlining the current legal and regulatory guidance relating to:

    • waste definition and classification – the consequences of incorrect classification

    • applying waste acceptance criteria (WAC)

    • environmental permitting for waste  

  • Examining the current landfill tax regime in England, Scotland and Wales and the associated risks of non-compliance

  • Examining legal liabilities under the revised Duty of Care and how you can mitigate your risks

  • Identifying the legal barriers to achieving a circular economy and how they can be overcome

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Samantha Riggs, Barrister, 25 Bedford Row

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10:35
Better Understanding the Value and Benefits of Soil to Optimise its Contribution to Biodiversity & Net Zero Goals
 

  • Exploring the changing views towards soil being a commodity of value rather than a waste: better understanding the microbio benefits of soil  

  • Detailing how soil can contribute to biodiversity and carbon sequestration to achieve the UK’s net zero ambitions -The ReCon Soil Project

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Prof Mark Fitzsimons, Professor of Environmental Chemistry, University of Plymouth and Principal Investigator, ReCon Soil Inter-Reg Project

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11:00
Reusing Soil and Stone Materials between Built and Natural Environments

Martin Ballard, Group Head of Environment (Risk & Compliance), Willmott Dixon Holdings
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11:20
Q&A session
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11:45
Continue the Questions and Discussion in the Networking Lounge
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Wednesday 24 November: Session Seven

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There have been concerns raised within the brownfield sector that the current approach to waste management & materials re-use in line with WM3, Quality Protocols and current risk assessment guidance is unsustainable and needs reviewing. However, it is not just about “permits” and regulatory obligations. If sustainability is really to be achieved in brownfield & construction waste management then a fundamental change is needed in the way that soil and other inert materials are viewed and used / re-used on and off-site.  These sessions will explore how a more pragmatic approach could be taken to allow more viable long-term re-use of materials, incorporating materials management planning in development strategies from the outset, and communicating the importance of sustainable practices to clients.

Session Seven

9:00
The Networking Lounge will be open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
9:35
Environmental Permitting Constraints to Landfill Reclamation

 

This presentation will review the historic permitting regime for landfill sites and changes in the Environment Agency’s position on current permitting requirements, and explore possible ways forward.


Michael Longman, Director, VertaseFLI

10:00
Panel & Audience Discussion: Circular Economy & Sustainable Re-use of Soils in Brownfield Regeneration
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  • Exploring the best way forward for achieving circular economy and sustainability goals within current waste regulation and policy frameworks

  • What changes are needed to waste management regulation and the planning & development system to incentivise re-use of soil and waste materials

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Panellists:

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Chris Berryman, Principal Consultant, Waste & Resources Management, Stantec

Nick Willenbrock, Manager, CL:AIRE

10:45
Detailing how Enhanced Landfill Mining (ELFM) can Maximise Recovery of Resources to Off-set the Costs of Site Remediation and Facilitate a Circular Economy Approach 
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  • Detailing the current situation regarding landfill mining in the UK and the factors influencing this: 

  • clarifying the Regulatory position

  • examining the technical considerations, e.g. type of landfill, type and age of waste, hazardous waste implications, landfill gas risks, and processing technology

  • in-situ vs ex-situ landfill mining

  • Exploring next steps to realising the full potential of ELFM in managing and re-using waste and reclaiming landfills for development 

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Dr Stuart Wagland, Senior Lecturer in Energy and Environmental Chemistry and Deputy Director of Research, Centre for Climate and Environmental Protection, Cranfield University

11:10
Case Study: Soil from Spoil – Using Sustainable & Recycled Materials to Achieve Optimal Biodiversity & Site Restoration
 

This presentation will outline the restoration of the former Rossington Colliery, including a site history, the colliery spoil and how  recycled materials were used to successfully transform the site.

 

Paul Whyatt, Technical Director, 4R Group

 

This project was the winner of the 2021 Brownfield Award: Best Re-use Of Materials

11:45
Continue the Questions and Discussions in the Networking Lounge
14:00
Roundtable Discussion Session
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These focused, interactive roundtable discussion sessions give you the opportunity to discuss a key topic of interest to you in a more participative format. Each session will be led by a facilitator who will lead the discussion and encourage maximum debate and sharing of ideas. Attendees choose one topic.

Session Eight

A: Effectively Incorporating Biodiversity Net Gain in Local Development Planning

Anna Kilty, Principal Consultant – Natural Capital and Biodiversity Net Gain, APEM
C: Overcoming the Challenges faced by Contaminated Land & Environmental Health Officers in their Role in the Planning & Remediation Process: Achieving Improved Engagement & Collaboration

Ann Barker, Lead Officer Contaminated Land, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Amanda Clover, Senior Development Officer – Enforcement, Monitoring and Compliance, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
D: Business Leader Discussion: Better Aligning Brownfield Development with Sustainability & Net Zero Goals

Simon Cole, Technical Director, UKI Remediation Practice Lead, AECOM
E: Optimising Digital Innovation To Achieve Increased Efficiencies in Data Management & Reporting and Facilitate the Planning & Development Process
 

Dr Petra Lincoln, Hydrogeologist & Digital Lead, Contaminated Land & Hydrogeology, Atkins

F: Improving the Quality of Contaminated Land Reports to Increase Confidence in Risk Assessment & Remediation Proposals & Reduce Uncertainty & Delays

Ian Evans, Technical Director, Wood & Chair of the SiLC Professional & Technical Panel
G: Developing Effective Risk Communication Strategies & Improving Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Iwan Lloyd-Smith, Director, Deetu
H: Better Understanding Ground Conditions: Selecting the Most Appropriate Environmental Analysis to Better Identify Site Contamination & Risk  

Claire Stone, Group Quality Director, I2 Analytical
I: Developing Effective Partnerships and Collaborative Working to Optimise Land Value & Deliverability

Bradley Carter, Director, LSL Partners
15:00
Discussion Feedback

 

Each facilitator will feedback the key learning points from their discussion to the audience

16:00
Session close
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