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These Regulations implement provisions of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 which provide that the presence of or above the controlled quantity of a hazardous substance on, over or under land, requires hazardous substances consent. These Regulations, among other things: (a) define the list of substances which are hazardous substances for the purposes of the 1990 Act and the controlled quantities of those substances; (b) provide exemptions from the need for hazardous substances consent; (c) establish the procedure to be followed for an application for hazardous substances consent; (d) establish the procedure to be followed on a claim for deemed hazardous substances consent and the conditions which will apply to such consents in addition to those set out in the 1990 Act; and (e) provide for the enforcement of hazardous substances control procedure.
Implements: Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10). (1990-05-24)
Amended by: Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 1901 of 2009). (2009-07-15)
Amended by: Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2010 (W.S.I. No. 450 (W.48) of 2010). (2010-02-24)
Amended by: Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 1050 of 2010). (2010-03-29)
Repealed by: Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 627 of 2015). (2015-03-18)
Repealed by: Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Wales) Regulations 2015 (W.S.I. No. 1597 (W. 196) of 2015). (2015-03-08)