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Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997.

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to special controls in respect of hazardous substances with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Scottish Law Commission.
Subject
Land & soil, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Land-use planning Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Institution Registration Waste management
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Please see section 40.
Abstract

This Act shall have effect, subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be prescribed, in relation to granting hazardous substances consent for planning authorities. For the purposes of this Act the Secretary of State shall by regulations specify the substances that are hazardous substances, and specify the quantity which is to be the controlled quantity of any such substance. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the presence of a hazardous substance on, over or under land requires the consent of the planning authority (sect. 2). Sections 4 to 10 provide for obtaining hazardous substances consent whereas sections 11 to 17 concern variation and revocation of consents. Appeals against decisions or failure to take decisions relating to hazardous substances may be had in accordance with section 19. Where it appears to the planning authority that there is or has been a contravention of hazardous substances control they may issue a notice: (a) specifying the alleged contravention, and (b) requiring such steps as may be specified in the notice to be taken to remedy wholly or partly the contravention (sect. 22). Temporary exemption directions may be given by the Secretary of State under section 26. Every planning authority shall keep, in such manner as may be prescribed, a register containing such information as may be so prescribed with respect to matters specified in section 27.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Town and Country Planning Appeals (Determination by Appointed Person) (Inquiries Procedure) (Scotland) Rules 1997 (S.I. No. 750 (S.73) of 1997).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: EIA, Land-use planning, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX