Paragraph 8 Contaminated land and groundwaterI1

In the event that contaminated land, including groundwater, is found at any time when carrying out the authorised development which was not previously identified in the environmental statement, it must be reported immediately to the relevant planning authority and the Environment Agency, and the Secretary of State must complete a risk assessment of the contamination.

Where the Secretary of State determines that remediation is necessary, a written scheme and programme for the remedial measures to be taken to render the land fit for its intended purpose, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the relevant planning authority and the Environment Agency.

Remediation must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.