Detailed below are the main links to the contaminated land and planning legislation. Users need to be aware that there may be additional modifications that are not listed below.
Part 2A Legislation and Guidance
England
- Contaminated land
- Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act (the contaminated land legislation)
- The Contaminated Land Regulations 2006
- The Contaminated Land (England) Amendment Regulations 2012
- The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 11) Order 2012 (this changed Part 2A of the Act)
- Normal Background Concentrations of Contaminants in Soil - BGS 2011-2012
Wales
- Contaminated Land Regulations
- Contaminated Land
- Welsh Government Statutory Guidance on Part 2A
- Normal Background Concentrations on Contaminants in Soil - BGS 2013
Scotland
- Contaminated Land Guidance
- Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act (the contaminated land legislation)
- Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (SSI 2000/178)
- Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (SSI 2005/658) Amended
- Scottish Government’s Statutory Guidance: Edition 2
- Scotland Environmental Legislation
Northern Ireland
Planning
England
- Communities and Local Government - National Planning Policy Framework
- Planning Practice guidance, including land affected by contamination