Issue details

Contaminated Land Strategy (2016)

Purpose of Report: Local Authorities have a statutory duty to implement and enforce contaminated land legislation (Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990) in order to protect human health and the environment, and we are required to outline our approach in a written strategy.

City of York Council’s first contaminated land strategy was published in July 2001 with subsequent updates in 2005, 2010 and 2016. This 2016 version incorporates recent changes in legislation and guidance and provides an update on progress made to date.

The Executive Member for the Environment is asked to approve the adoption and publication of the updated contaminated land strategy.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2016

Decision due: 04/04/16 by Executive Member for Environment

Lead member: Executive Member for Environment

Lead director: Director of Communities & Neighbourhoods

Department: Directorate of Communities & Neighbourhoods

Contact: Lucie Hankinson Email: lucie.hankinson@york.gov.uk 01904 551533.

Consultation process

In accordance with Statutory Guidance, the draft
contaminated land strategy has been sent to the following consultees:
•Neighbouring Local Authorities (East Riding, Hambleton, Harrogate, Ryedale and Selby)
• DEFRA
• Environment Agency
• Natural England
• English Heritage
• Public Health England (Environmental Hazards and Emergencies Department)
• Internal Council Departments:
- Development Management
- Design, Conservation & Sustainable Development
- Public Health
- Public Protection



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