Ruth

Cant agree with end bit of this.

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It is important to note that the examples of necessary pre-commencement conditions (protection of areas or features of natural or heritage) given by the government are Statutory Duties, therefore contaminated land is captured under this umbrella.”

As far as I am aware planning consultation to EHO’s or EA on contaminated land is not and never has been a Statutory duty within the planning legislation (neither is noise and other nuisances EHO teams deal with and comment on). It’s policy, good practise and implied in guidance to consult NOT a Statutory requirement.

This contrasts with the hardwired protection for some natural env and historic sites in planning legislation which is why those examples had to be given.

Contaminated land and comments from discretionary planning consultations (EA in some cases) should not be expected to have the same weight as those matters built into the planning legislation if you’re a planning lawyer looking at an enforcement or appeal issue.

The planning umbrella will not have to extend to land contamination though it probably will with many more queries and requested changes to conditions..

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From: Contaminated Land Management Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Willcox, Ruth
Sent: 11 September 2018 12:15
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Subject: OFFICIAL: RE: Pre-commencement Changes 1st October

Hi Frank and List

Despite popular belief there is not a prohibition on pre-commencement planning conditions.

The Local Planning Authority LPA just needs to justify why any have been imposed.

Where conditions are imposed the LPA is required to issue a Substantive Response in the form of a Notice. It is not necessary for the LPA to issue a Notice if pre commencement conditions can be agreed between the LPA and the applicant. The applicant has 10 days to respond to the Notice.

The Government has stated the following in the consultation response issued May 2018:

The need to agree pre-commencement conditions with applicants will not prevent local planning authorities seeking to impose conditions that are necessary. In the unlikely event that an applicant refuses to agree to a pre-commencement condition that is necessary (e.g. to ensure the protection of areas or features of natural or heritage importance) then the local planning authority can refuse permission.

Link to the consultation response: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/705262/PCC_summary_of_responses.pdf

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Ruth

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Sent: 11 September 2018 09:23
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Subject: Re: Pre-commencement Changes 1st October

Does the prohibition on pre-commencement conditions also extend to pre-occupation conditions?

If not, a possible response would be to reword the current pre-commencement conditions as pre-occupation conditions, together with a strongly worded advisory pointing out the financial risks to the developer of building on unsatisfactorily assessed/remediated ground (possibly including demolition and rebuilding) and strongly recommending that risk assessments and remediation are agreed with the CLO (and if interested, the EA) before construction commences.

The pre-commencement condition has always been a bit of a blunt instrument and it would seem likely that CLOs will have to engage in a much smarter way with the planning system to ensure that the minority of unwilling developers are made to address contamination issues satisfactorily. I would be very interested in seeing other ideas as to how to do this, aired in this forum.

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On 11 Sep 2018, at 08:48, Robert Tyler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

In most cases I assume it will come down to giving the applicant the choice of providing information up front or imposing pre-commencement conditions? Would be good to hear other views and experiences on this.

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Robert

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On Tue, 11 Sep 2018 at 08:04, Ciara Longman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi everyone

From our Planning Manager “As of 1 October, the government are enacting some significant changes to the way we issue decisions. One of the key changes relates to pre-commencement conditions. These will no longer be permitted unless they have first been agreed by the applicant, and all applicants are given 10 working days to comment on any proposed pre-commencement conditions. Where they object to the condition, we are not allowed to impose that condition. The key impact of this on yourselves as consultees is that we will no longer be able to impose pre-commencement conditions because we don't have relevant information. They will only be used where absolutely necessary. Therefore, can I please request that you review your comments on applications to remove pre-commencement condition requests where necessary, and that where they are likely to be required that we get your comments as early as possible to allow the officer to complete the necessary notices.”

Worst case scenario this completely contradicts the outcome of Leeds vs Technoprint, ahem.

Upadate local requirements for Planning Validation policy and this information must be submitted on validation? I know a few LAs already do this but the majority don’t. So if a desk top/SI hasn’t been submitted on validation then we object?

What are other LAs doing?

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