Planning Portal partners with Environment Agency and the National Contaminated Land Officers Group to provide information on Groundwater Protection and Land Contamination

Planning Portal has partnered with the National Contaminated Land Officers Group (NCLOG) and the Environment Agency to provide new content around two crucial environmental planning considerations – land contamination and groundwater protection.  

The guidance is intended to help planning professionals and applicants fully understand their responsibilities with regards to land contamination and groundwater protection and indicate where some developments may be objected to in principle.

It’s essential that land contamination and groundwater protection are considered before submitting a planning application. Failure to include appropriate information on either of these issues when making a planning application can lead to delays or rejection. 

Providing the correct information the first time can avoid delays, reduce the chance of receiving objections, and/or reduce the quantity and scope of pre-commencement planning conditions.  

Our guidance helps everyone learn about both subjects and details their importance. It also informs users on what information they should include and how they should provide it.

The new content also includes information on how you can find competent persons to carry out any necessary work.

Visit our website now to learn more about land contamination and groundwater protection.