Legislative Context
Within the UK the two main legislative drivers within contaminated land are Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning Act(s). It is essential for all those involved in the development of land, whether buyers, sellers, owners, occupiers or developers, to have an understanding of the obligations and legal requirements that the contaminated land regime places upon them.
The legislation is applicable to all sites, large and small. In each case some form of site assessment in terms of potential contamination may be required by the regulatory authorities.
The following pages give a brief summary of the regulatory framework and its implications on the development of land as follows:-
- Definition and identification of Contaminated Land within Part IIA
- Remediation and liability within Part IIA
- Relationship between the Contaminated Land Regime and the Planning Process
- Other regulations that may impact upon development
In general a Phased investigation as described in our Risk Assessment and Investigation section will be required to address the statutory obligations associated with contaminated land.
If you would like further information about the legislative context of contaminated land or its investigation then please contact us at info@terragenenvironmental.co.uk