Policy information sourced from the Lewisham Local Plan
SD11 Ground conditions
Strategic Objectives:
E Responding to the climate emergency,
G Healthy and safe communities.
A Development proposals that will enable contaminated sites to be brought back into beneficial use will be supported where the requirements of B-D below are satisfied.
B Development proposals must demonstrate that any risks associated with land contamination, including to human health, public safety and the environment will be adequately addressed in order to make the development safe.
C Development proposals on land which is suspected of being contaminated or potentially contaminated, or if a sensitive use is proposed, must submit a Preliminary Risk Assessment (Phase 1 Study) to identify the level and risk of contamination on the site and adjacent land, and where necessary:
- Undertake a Site Intrusive Investigation (Phase 2 Study) to provide a detailed assessment of contamination and risks to all receptors;
- Prepare a Risk Management and Remediation Strategy appropriate to the individual site circumstances; and
- Submit a Verification Plan and Closure Report prior to the occupation of the development.
D Development proposals involving the storage or use of hazardous substances, or development of a site in the vicinity of a hazardous installation, will only be permitted where it is demonstrated that appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure there is no unacceptable risk to human health, public safety and the environment.
E Planning conditions may be applied to ensure that remedial measures will be implemented and the development is safe prior to occupation.
For more information and policy context please see the Lewisham Local Plan