(20KB) (41KB) (35KB) (35KB) (39KB)Where development is proposed, the developer is responsible for ensuring that the land is safe and suitable for use, for the purpose for which it is intended. This includes assessing the potential for the land to be "contaminated" - due to previous industrial activities, or natural (geological) conditions.
For further information regarding contaminated land, please refer to this booklet, Developing land within Derbyshire - A guide to submitting applications for land that may be contaminated, (1.7MB) produced by the Derbyshire Local Authorities as a guide to the planning process for the development of land, which may be contaminated. It outlines the legal requirements placed upon land owners, consultants and builders for undertaking contaminated land investigations and risk assessments.