Paragraph 5 Ground investigationI1

Each of numbered works 1 to 5 must not be commenced until, for that numbered work, a scheme (which may be included in the construction environment management plan) to deal with the contamination of any land, including groundwater, which is likely to cause significant harm to persons or significant pollution of controlled waters or the environment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the relevant planning authority.

The relevant planning authority must consult NRW before determining the scheme under sub-paragraph (1). The procedure set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 (procedure for discharge of requirements) shall apply.

The scheme must include an assessment report, prepared by a specialist consultant, to identify the likely extent of any contamination and any remedial measures that may be required 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.

Any required remediation must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.