Decision details

Purpose of Report

To obtain approval of the revised Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy 2022-2027.

Decision

That the revised Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy 2022-2027, as detailed at Appendix A to the report, be approved.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not have, or do not refresh, the existing Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy.  However the Council was required to have such a strategy or similar document.

Reasons for the Decision

The proposed revised strategy had been written to reflect the latest Statutory Guidance and other changes to the regime.

The Council had a statutory duty under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to deal with land contamination and to have an inspection strategy setting out the Council’s approach.

The revised strategy reflected the Council’s current operational approach to focus on managing contaminated land through the planning and building control regimes and encouraging voluntary remediation by landowners rather than proactive part 2A inspections.