Paragraph 17 Contaminated land and groundwaterI1

The additional investigation of Order land potentially affected by the Alvechurch dredging landfill that is recommended in the land quality report at paragraph 7.2 must be carried out before commencement of development. The results of the additional investigation and the implementation measures and monitoring requirements identified in the land quality report must be incorporated in the CEMP, and in particular the site waste management plan.

If during construction of the authorised development contaminated material is encountered in excavations of Order land that does not fall within paragraph (1), then work in the vicinity of that contamination must be suspended and additional soil samples must be taken for assessment. Any additional remediation required as a result of the additional contamination must be approved by the relevant planning authority in consultation with the Environment Agency and carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the relevant planning authority.