Contaminated Land Policy Context and Objectives

The aim of this policy is to ensure that the potential need for contaminated land remediation is taken into account when redevelopment proposals are being considered. This aim has taken account of and is consistent with the provisions of the SPPS. The Council recognises that the redevelopment of brownfield land for new uses can help create more sustainable patterns of development. However, on occasion the recycling of land can result in problems where the land has been subject to uses and practices in the past which may have caused ground contamination. In such cases, contaminated land remediation will be necessary in order to ensure end-users and neighbouring properties are not subject to unacceptable levels of health risk as a result of the proposed development. Remediation also helps to ensure that the natural environment is protected.