What information needs to be submitted with my application in respect of land contamination?
If a site is known, has a potential or is suspected to be affected by contamination from either an on or off site source, then the developer/ applicant is required to submit the following information in support of their application. a desk study; a site reconnaissance (commonly called a site walkover); a preliminary assessment of risk; a decision as to whether the site could be remediated to a standard fit for purpose; a brief summary of the types of remedial options that could be employed on site to address the identified potential risks. Planning policy statement 23 requires that investigations are in accordance with British Standard BS 10175:2001 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites – code of practice. If this information is not submitted, the Contaminated Land Officer may recommend that the application is refused on the basis of insufficient information. Should the site be suspected to be severely contaminated, a desk study and site walkover may not be sufficient for the
