What is the role of the Local Authority in the control of development?
Local Planning Authorities are responsible for the preparation of local development frameworks and for the control of development. In doing so, they have a duty to take account o all material planning considerations, including contamination. It is their role to plan for land uses that are appropriate in the light of all the relevant circumstances including known or suspected contamination and to determine applications, including applying and enforcing any necessary conditions. For further guidance on land contamination and the planning regime including information on what information is required to be submitted with applications and or in response to conditions please refer to our frequently asked questions.
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