The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024

Contamination and groundwater

9.—(1) No part of the authorised development may commence until a scheme (which may be included in the construction environmental management plan to be submitted under requirement 10) to deal with the contamination of any land (including groundwater) for that part which is likely to cause significant harm to persons or significant pollution of controlled waters or the environment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the relevant planning authority.

(2) The scheme must include an investigation and assessment report, prepared by a specialist consultant, to identify the extent of any contamination and any remedial measures to be taken to render the land fit for its intended purpose, together with a management plan which sets out long-term measures with respect to any contaminants remaining on the site.

(3) The relevant planning authority must consult with the Environment Agency before approving a scheme under sub-paragraph (1).

(4) Any remedial measures must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.