The M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013

Measures to protect the water environment

10.—(1) None of the authorised development is to commence until—

(a) a detailed site investigation has been carried out with respect to land within the Order limits to establish if contamination is present and to assess the degree and nature of contamination present and the action proposed to be taken to deal with any contamination that is identified;

(b) a risk assessment has been carried out to consider the potential for pollution of the water environment; and

(c) a water pollution prevention plan, reflecting the mitigation measures included in the environmental statement, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the relevant planning authority.

(2) The method and extent of the investigation and any measures or treatment to deal with contamination that is identified as a result must reflect the mitigation measures included in the environmental statement and be approved in writing by the relevant planning authority, following consultation with the Environment Agency and Thames Water Utilities Limited.

(3) The authorised development must be carried out—

(a) in accordance with the approved water pollution prevention plan referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(c); and

(b) incorporating any such measures or treatments as are approved under sub-paragraph (2)..