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Alex, UK radon may be charging that amount but i would imagine that if the HPA (as a public organisation), hold these records then houseowners, or LAs on their behalf, would surely have access to this information under the FOI or Environmental Information Regs? If not then we will have to start passing on that fee to the solicitors. Sounds like a lot of admin for a few quid. Marcus Bell East Cambs DC -----Original Message----- From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Brown, Alex Sent: 13 November 2007 11:50 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: New HPA Radon Atlas Fabia, This has also caused us problems and we are currently trying to work a solution. In the meantime, we are replying to CON29 searches by stating we cannot accurately answer this question at the present time, but they can come and view the Indicative Atlas if they wish. It's unfortunate (although probably intentional) that the map provided by the BGS isn't at a scale where you can work out which areas are affected and which aren't. Like you however, the areas "affected" have significantly increased. As for the digital data, the problem I see is that the charge is per seat, therefore you have to pay a very high price if you want more than 1 or 2 officers to have access. Try get your Land Charges Department to pay for it I'd say! Regards, Alex Brown Contaminated Land Officer -----Original Message----- From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Fabia Pollard Sent: 13 November 2007 11:35 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: New HPA Radon Atlas I'm interested to know how many CL Officers also deal with Radon enquiries. Have you received the new Indicative Atlas of Radon in England and Wales? Our area in West Norfolk has increased. This is likely to mean that properties previously not considered in radon affected areas are now included. We have approached the BGS who provide the dataset digitally and will have to pay an annual fee for this data. This appears to be the only way we can get an accurate dataset. Residents enquiring about their home can go to www.ukradon.org to carry out an individual property search for a fee of £3.53. Will this have implications for the CON29 question on radon affected areas? We will have to pay to use the data, residents will pay for their local land charges search and may also pay for the ukradon search too. Best regards Fabia Pollard Senior Scientific Officer BC King's Lynn and West Norfolk Environmental Health and Housing King's Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1EX Tel: 01553 616587, Fax: 01553 775142, DX: DX57825 Web: http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/ This email and any files transmitted with it are private and intended solely for the use of an individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not, or suspect you are not, the intended recipient, the email and files have been sent to you in error and any copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited. Please inform the sender by returning the email with a suitable message. Please note that, whilst all reasonable efforts have been made, we cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended. The views of the author may not necessarily reflect those of the Council. Nothing in this email message amounts to a contractual or other legal commitment on the part of the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk or the author unless confirmed by a signed communication. Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, King's Court, Chapel Street, KING'S LYNN PE30 1EX (01553) 616200. Private and Confidential Notice The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the named recipients only. If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy, distribute or take any action or reliance on it. Opinions expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the opinions of East Cambridgeshire District Council. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender immediately by using the e-mail address or by telephoning (01353 665555 Ext.6497) Please note that this e-mail has been created in the knowledge that Internet e-mail is not a 100% secure communication medium. We advise that you understand and observe this lack of security when e-mailing us. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this e-mail and attachments are free from any virus, we advise that in keeping with good computing practice the recipient should ensure that they are actually virus-free.