Contaminated land strategy

12.1 Inspecting the Borough

Whilst the Council has a duty to inspect the Borough “from time to time” to identify contaminated land, the frequency of inspection is not prescribed. In practice inspection it will be a continuum, balancing a systematic approach with the availability of resources. Of particular significance in meeting this duty will be the involvement of the Environmental Health Services Team as a:

• consultee of the Planning Department
• regulatory authority pursuant to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
• point of contact for members of the public with environmental concerns

12.2 Reviewing the Strategy

The Council has a duty to keep its written strategy under periodic review to ensure that remains up to date. It is up to the Council to decide when its strategy should be reviewed. Although, a review at least every 5 years is considered good practice, or earlier if needed to reflect changes in Statutory Guidance.

Any proposed changes to the written strategy will be reported to the Members before they are finalised and any updated strategy published.