Contaminated Land

Part IIA Environmental Protection Act 1990

Local authorities have duties under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to investigate and where appropriate require the remediation of land which is defined as “contaminated” under the provisions of the act.

Local Authorities are required to maintain a public register of certain particulars in relation to contaminated land.

Redevelopment of Land

When previously used land is redeveloped, the land may be contaminated.  Developers have a responsibility to ensure that any such contamination is adequately characterised and, if necessary, remediated.

The Dorset and New Forest Contaminated Land Consortium of Local Authorities has published a planning advice note which provides advice to developers on contaminated land issues and the planning regime.