Policy information sourced from the Chelmsford Local Plan 2013-2036 PDF.

DM30: Contamination and Pollution.

A) Hazardous Sites or Land

For developments on, or near to, hazardous substance sites or land which is contaminated or has a history of a potentially contaminating use, permission will only be granted where the Council is satisfied that:

  • there will be no threat to the health or safety of future users or occupiers of the site or neighbouring land;
  • there will be no adverse impact on the quality of local groundwater or surface water.

B) Air Quality Management Area

For developments in or adjacent to an Air Quality Management Area, or where an air quality impact assessment has been provided, permission will only be granted where the Council is satisfied that after selection of appropriate mitigation the development will not have an unacceptable impact on air quality and the health and wellbeing of people.

For more information, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.