Policy information sourced from the Hounslow Local Plan Part 1
EQ8 - CONTAMINATION
Our approach
We will ensure that contamination is properly considered and promote the remediation of land where development comes forward, consistent with the council’s Contaminated Land Strategy and the NPPF.
We will achieve this by
- Assessing development proposals to determine the suitability of the proposed use in relation to conditions on site;
- Promoting the remediation of contaminated or potentially contaminated land, and the improvement of land conditions and water quality in all areas, as regeneration takes place and development proposals come forward; and
- Supporting the provision of infrastructure for decontamination and soil remediation.
We will expect development proposals to
- Present adequate site investigation information, including an assessment of the site’s history, potential contamination sources, pathways and receptors, and where appropriate, physical investigation, chemical testing, assessment of ground gas risks and assessments of risks to groundwater;
- Present proposals for the control of any risks from contamination that may be present;
- Demonstrate that contamination has not been caused during development, including demonstrating that imported materials are of suitable quality;
- Have regard to sustainability considerations where remediation is required, including controlling the quantities of material removed from or imported to the site;
- Present evidence to demonstrate that following completion the risks from contamination have been controlled effectively in accordance with the development proposals; and
- Ensure that the contamination of water is avoided, and where possible include measures to improve water quality through sustainable design and construction.
For more information please see the Hounslow Local Plan Part 1