Hazardous substances6

When deciding an application in respect of development that would involve the presence of a hazardous substance on, over or under land to which section 12(2B) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 199010 applies (deemed hazardous substances consent: government authorisation) or for Scotland to which section 10(2B) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 199711 applies, the decision-maker must have regard to—

a

any current or contemplated use of the land to which the application relates;

b

the way in which other land in the vicinity is being used or is likely to be used; and

c

any planning permission or development consent that has been granted for development of that other land in the vicinity.