Paragraph 9 Contaminated land and groundwaterI1

No authorised development shall commence until a written scheme to deal with the contamination of any land, including groundwater, within the Order limits which is likely to cause significant harm to persons or pollution of controlled waters or the environment (as determined pursuant to Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990^f1) has, after consultation with Natural Resources Wales, been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authorities.

The approved scheme must include an investigation and assessment report, prepared by a specialist consultant approved by the relevant planning authorities, to identify the extent of any contamination and the remedial measures to be taken to render the land fit for its intended purpose, together with a management plan which sets out long-term measures with respect to any contaminants remaining on the site and its stability.

Remediation must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.