Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan

SADM21 - Hazardous Substances

In determining applications under the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 and associated regulations particular regard will be paid to the following:

  • the means of transporting any hazardous material to and from the application site;
  • the level and type of any pollution likely to be caused;
  • the impact on adjoining occupiers and other land uses in the vicinity;
  • the need to ensure that no long term land contamination takes place which could prevent an acceptable after use of the site; and
  • the relationship of the site to existing undertakings in the vicinity where the storage of hazardous materials takes place or is permitted, or where hazardous industrial processes are undertaken.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan