Paragraph 9 ContaminationI1
England, Wales and Scotland
In the event that contaminated materials are found at any time when carrying out the authorised development which have not been identified and addressed in a code of construction practice—
work in the location affected by such contamination must immediately stop;
the contamination must be notified in writing to the county planning authority, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Environment Agency; and
the undertaker must complete a risk assessment of the contamination.
Following a notification under sub-paragraph (1), where the county planning authority determines that remediation is necessary, a written scheme and programme for the remedial measures necessary to render the land fit for its intended purpose (including a timetable), must be submitted to and, following consultation with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Environment Agency, approved in writing by the county planning authority and afterwards carried out.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 15.10.2020, see art. 1