# The Infrastructure Planning (Decisions) Regulations 2010, Regulation 6: Hazardous substances

Extent: E+W+S

When deciding an application in respect of development that would involve the presence of a hazardous substance on, over or under land to which section 12(2B) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 applies (deemed hazardous substances consent: government authorisation) or for Scotland to which section 10(2B) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 applies, the Secretary of State must have regard to—
(a) any current or contemplated use of the land to which the application relates;
(b) the way in which other land in the vicinity is being used or is likely to be used; and
(c) any planning permission or development consent that has been granted for development of that other land in the vicinity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/305/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infrastructure-planning-decisions-regulations-2010/regulation-6
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