Contaminated Land

Environmental Services undertake the Council’s work on contaminated land

The Government introduced Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, inserted by the Environment Act 1995 as legislation to tackle the legacy of Contaminated Land. This legislation, known as the Contaminated Land Regime gives us responsibilities to deal with Contaminated Land. Our Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy outlines the way in which Wychavon is looking to do this. This document also summarises all the different activities undertaken by us in this area of work. For details of ongoing work on contaminated land undertaken by Wychavon see our information page.

Issues concerning contaminated land may involve many technical terms and precise legal definitions. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

The Contaminated Land Officer co-ordinates our work in this area including:

• Proactively investigating the District for Contaminated Land – as outlined in the Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy
• Answering requests for Information on Contaminated Land
• Investigating complaints concerning Contaminated Land
• Maintaining the Public Register of Contaminated Land
• Consulting with the Planning dept on contamination issues

Although personal callers are welcomed during office hours, appointments should be made where technical advice or information is sought.

What you can expect from us

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For more information contact:

Mark Cox, Contaminated Land Officer,
Environmental Protection Section, Environmental Services, Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1PT

Telephone: 01386 565015 - between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Fax: 01386 561826
Email: contaminated.land@wychavon.gov.uk