Wallis Park Property Limited have submitted a planning application for a 10-storey building, plus basement located at Rahim Brothers Ltd, Atlas Wharf Berkshire Road, Hackney, London, E9 5NB. This site is surrounded by a residential neighbourhood. It is less than 60m from Mossbourne Riverside Primary Academy and less than 140m from Gainsborough Primary School and Nursery. 

The applicant's own Contamination Report Executive Summary notes: 

"Given the site’s environmental setting and known history, contamination is considered to present a MODERATE risk to end users and a HIGH risk to groundwater receptors." (pg. 5) 

In addition it notes: 

• "During development earthworks, there is considered to be a short term VERY HIGH risks to groundworkers and HIGH RISK to neighbours as a result of fugitive dust emissions. This is mainly dues to the percent-level concentrations of highly toxic, inorganic forms of arsenic in Made Ground...and other contaminants of concern recorded at high concentrations." (pg. 24)
• "Following site development, there is an overall HIGH RISK to groundwater and MODERATE RISK to student residential / commercial end users." (pg. 24)
• "A HIGH RISK is associated with contamination in Made Ground and potable water pipework." (pg. 24)

source: https://developmentandhousing.hackney.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=83741 

Due to the site's contaminated nature, the community requests the following: 

1. Detailed Plan to Prevent Community Exposure
   1. A detailed strategy and set of tactics demonstrating how the development will prevent community exposure to harmful substances.
   2. This strategy should demonstrate consideration of the aggregated, long-term exposure of the community to harmful substances from construction sites in Hackney Wick over the last 15 years. 
   3. Quantitative data evidence supporting the rationale for the strategy and tactics.
   4. Quantitative data for safe exposure levels for children aged 0 and up. 
2. Evidence of Financial Capability for Prevention Measures
   1. Evidence of the developer’s financial capacity to fully fund all required prevention measures and potential site remediation.
3. Independent Environmental Monitoring on the Site
   1. All monitoring is carried out by an independent third party. This includes nuisance odour monitoring.  
   2. Baseline monitoring is conducted before any investigation or construction activity begins.
   3. Ongoing monitoring is carried out continuously throughout the full construction period.
4. New passive air quality monitors in the community 
   1. Fund new passive air quality monitor at all nurseries and schools within a minimum 600m radius of the site. 
5. Real-Time, Publicly Accessible Data
   1. Construction site air quality monitoring results are available in real time.
   2. All data is published and hosted by an independent third party.
6. Pre-Defined Maximum Thresholds and Response Procedures & Accountability
   1. Clear maximum thresholds for harmful substances are established before site investigations and construction commences.
   2. Defined, enforceable procedures detailing what actions will be taken if thresholds are exceeded. This includes a Responsibility, Accountability, Consulted, and Informed matrix. 
7. Community Engagement and Escalation Routes
   1. A comprehensive community-engagement plan setting out how residents will be informed and consulted.
   2. Defined points of contact and clear pathways for raising concerns or escalating issues during site preparation, construction, and ongoing monitoring.

See this petition for history on construction sites in Hackney Wick. https://www.change.org/p/hackney-wick-air-quality-hackney-yards