# The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020, Paragraph 9: Contamination

Extent: E+W+S

(1) 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—
(a) work in the location affected by such contamination must immediately stop;
(b) the contamination must be notified in writing to the county planning authority, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Environment Agency; and
(c) the undertaker must complete a risk assessment of the contamination.
(2) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1075/schedule/2/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/great-yarmouth-third-river-crossing-development-consent-order-2020/schedule-2/paragraph-9
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