Policy information sourced from the Waltham Forest Local Plan

90 Contaminated Land

In order to manage contaminated land and prevent the spread of contamination:

A. Site investigation and desk-based research should be undertaken, and a Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) should be submitted with all planning applications in line with current guidance for new developments proposed on contaminated or potentially contaminated land;

B. New development must address the impacts of contaminated land on on/off-site sensitive receptors through proportionate action(s) during the construction phase and during the operation phase where appropriate, over the entire lifetime of the development. Where necessary, remediation proposals must be agreed to deal with any identified contamination; and

C. Development that has the potential to contaminate land, or which is situated in close proximity to Groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs) or other sensitive receptors must include mitigation measures to prevent any adverse impacts on people and the environment, and to monitor any impacts where appropriate.