Policy information sourced from the Croydon Local Plan

DM24: Land Contamination

DM24.1:

The Council will permit development proposals located on or near potentially contaminated sites, provided that detailed site investigation is undertaken prior to the start of construction in order to assess:

  • The nature and extent of contamination; and
  • The production of landfill gases and the potential risks to human health, adjacent land uses and the local environment.

DM24.2:

Where the assessment identifies unacceptable risks to human health, adjacent land uses or the local environment, site remediation and aftercare measures will be agreed or secured by condition to protect the health of future occupants or users.

DM24.3:

All development proposals on contaminated sites should be accompanied by a full risk assessment, which takes into account existing site conditions.

For more information please see the Local Plan