Contaminated land

Industrial and commercial premises have a legal responsibility to limit pollution and harm done to the environment. This includes the contamination of land.

Land can be contaminated through activities like:

• industrial operations
• waste management
• spillages and leaks

You can find out more in the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Conduct a ground gas assessment

If you're a developer, architect or builder and need to conduct ground gas protection assessment, you can download our guide below:

Email us if you have any questions about conducting a ground gas assessment as part of your planning permission application.