Validation Checklist - List 1

3h Character Analysis and Appraisal

Required for all new builds.

Provide a contextual statement that demonstrates a clear understanding and analysis of the local character of the area. The statement should demonstrate how your proposal will make a positive contribution to protecting and enhancing the local character of the area.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice:
Policies D1, D2 and RA10 of the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan 2005, Supplementary Design Guidance 2005. Policies SP9, SP10, SADM11, SADM12 and SADM16 of the Draft Local Plan Proposed Submission, August 2016. National Planning Policy Framework, Section 7.

3i Contaminated Land Assessment

Required for applications to re-develop or significantly change the use of a piece of land which could potentially be contaminated as a result of current or historic use.

Dependent on the site and the end use and the potential for contamination to affect the development proposals, it may be a requirement that a Site Investigation and Risk Assessment and Remediation Strategy need to be submitted with the application

The amount of information required should be sufficient to determine the existence or otherwise of the contamination, the nature of the contamination, risks it may pose
to human health and controlled waters and whether these can be satisfactorily reduced to an acceptable level.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice:
Policy R2 of the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan. Policy SADM18 of the Draft Local Plan Proposed Submission, August 2016.National Planning Policy Framework, Section 11. Advice may be obtained from the Council’s Environment Health Services section.