Policy information sourced from Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy

E(e) Contaminated Land

A preliminary site investigation, prior to the determination of a planning application, will normally be required if a site is known to be, or is likely to have been, in contaminative uses. Where contamination is found, the Royal Borough will need to be assured that the development can be built and occupied safely without any adverse environment or health impacts, otherwise conditions requiring full remedial action will be imposed to deal with:

  • The particular type or types of contamination;
  • The problems of the ground exhalation of gases;
  • The protection of controlled waters; and
  • The restoration of land to beneficial use.

For more information please see the Local Plan Core Strategy