How are planning applications assessed for land contamination issues?
If an application falls into one of the categories below, the Development Control Officer will consult with the Contaminated Land Officer to find out if there is a potential for the land to be affected by contamination. • Erection of any new building (residential/ commercial/ industrial). • Change of use from commercial or industrial to residential, private garden, sensitive use e.g. children’s play area. • Development within an area of known former industrial/ commercial use. • Development within 250m of a closed landfill. • Development in areas of land that have undergone previous remediation. • Development within 250m of an active landfill. The Contaminated Land Officer (CLO) will search Council records, historic maps, historic trade directory information and map based information to establish whether or not there is or has been a former commercial or industrial use, a history of, or a potential for tipping or landfilling on site or within 250m; or if the site has been subject to pr
