Policy information sourced from the East Herts District Plan

EQ1 Contaminated Land and Land Instability

The District Council will encourage the remediation of contaminated land to ensure that land is brought back into use, subject to the requirements of this policy.

The Council will require evidence, as part of any application, to show that unacceptable risks from contamination and land instability will be successfully addressed through remediation without undue environmental impact during and following the development. In particular, the developer shall carry out an adequate investigation to inform a risk assessment.

Where necessary, appropriate monitoring procedures to be undertaken prior, during and post remediation will be agreed with the developer/applicant. This should be set out in a verification report.

For more information please see the District Plan