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Laws of nature

Article Abstract:

UK developers face increased liability for pollution despite the government's abandonment of the public register of contaminated land. The cleaning up of contaminated land is expensive but non-compliance resulting in litigation is even more expensive. The Urban Regeneration Agency is being set up under the Housing and Urban Development Bill which will regenerate contaminated land. Planning permission will not be granted for contaminated land unless it is cleaned and monitored for 2 years and the National Rivers Authority has the power to oppose any development which would contaminate water supplies.

Environmental law, Regulatory compliance costs

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Contaminated land register (mark two)

Article Abstract:

The UK Department of the Environment has published new proposals for the contaminated land register to be enforced by the end of 1992. The register lists 8 specified uses, such as the manufacture of gas, coke, lead or steel, asbestos, chemicals and waste. Its main purpose is to inform land owners of possible contamination and type. There are 2 registers, A and B. Part B will inform land owners as to whether any treatment has been undertaken and if it has been successful. Its main failings is that it does not cover all contaminated land and does not update on land condition.

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Creating true values in the heritage industry

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Two new consultative documents from the Departments of Environment and National Heritage seek to remedy the lack of government policy for built heritage. The first, 'Consultation Paper: Protection of Conservation Areas', looks at the effectiveness of existing planning controls protecting conservation areas. The second, 'Draft Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Historic Buildings and Conservation Areas', presents policy for listed buildings, including control of work and the enhancement of conservation areas.

Historic buildings

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