Paragraph 11 Contaminated land and groundwaterI1

No stage of the authorised development must commence until a written scheme, applicable to that stage, to deal with the contamination of any land (including groundwater) within the works limits that is likely to cause significant harm to persons or pollution of controlled waters or the environment has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the relevant planning authority. The scheme must include copies of and take account of any consultation responses from the Environment Agency.

The scheme must include an investigation and assessment report to identify the extent of any contamination and the remedial measures to be taken to render the land fit for its intended purpose.

Remedial measures must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme except to the extent that a variation to the scheme is approved by the relevant planning authority in writing. Any submission to vary the approved scheme must include copies of and take account of any consultation responses from the Environment Agency.