Paragraph 14 Land ContaminationI1

No part of authorised development comprised in Work No.10 may commence until a written scheme (which may be included in the CEMP) to deal with the contamination of any land, including groundwater, identified in the investigation and assessment report prepared under sub-paragraph (2) as likely to cause significant harm to persons or significant pollution of controlled waters or ground waters or the environment has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.

The scheme must include an investigation and assessment report, prepared by a specialist consultant approved by the relevant planning authority, to identify the extent of any contamination and a remediation strategy identifying the remedial measures to be taken, if required, to render the land fit for its intended purpose, and a verification plan outlining how achieving the remedial objectives will be demonstrated.

Remediation, if required, must be carried out in accordance with the scheme approved under sub-paragraph (1).

A verification report demonstrating completion of any remediation works and the effectiveness of the remediation must be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.