Comment

Representation ID: 29241

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

Finally, within the supporting text 4.33.1 – 4.33.4, this should also refer to NPPF paragraphs 170 and 178. The policy should also refer to the relevant EA guidance and promote the use of the National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management which involves the use of competent persons to ensure that land contamination risks are appropriately managed. The policy may like to refer to the contaminated land pages on GOV.UK for advice and guidance.
Development proposals on contaminated land, or where previous land use may indicate some level of contamination, must include an assessment of the extent of contamination and any possible risks. An assessment should include;
 Ensuring sites are suitable for the intended use;
 Applying a risk based approach to assessing land contamination;
 An assessment of the risk to surface water and groundwater (controlled waters) receptors from land contamination.
 The requirement for remediation / mitigation to reduce unacceptable risks to the environment, if required