Policy information sourced from the Tower Hamlets Local Plan

D.ES8 Contaminated land and storage of hazardous substances

Where development is proposed on contaminated land or potentially contaminated land, a desk study and site investigation in line with current guidance is required and remediation proposals agreed to deal with the contamination before planning permission is granted.

Development will not be supported which involves the storage or use of hazardous substances or which is located in close proximity to hazardous installations where it would cause a significant threat to health and the environment.

Certain contaminating developments, processes or land uses proposed within or in close proximity to sensitive locations, including source protection zones, may not be acceptable.

For more information please see the Local Plan