Sandwell Local Plan - Issues & Options Consultation

Ended on the 20 March 2023

9. Industrial Legacy

The SAD previously contained several policies designed to deal with some of the legacy issues created by Sandwell's historic role as a centre of heavy industry and manufacturing. These policies addressed pollution, industrial safety, hazardous substances and ground conditions.

The policies themselves will be retained in the SLP as they remain relevant to the ongoing remediation and regeneration of Sandwell. However, this is an opportunity for the Council to ensure they are up to date and to include any additional topics that have arisen since 2011 that may need addressing.

The current policy headings are listed below: -

i. Areas affected by Abandoned Limestone Mines
Zones Around Hazardous Installations
New Developments and Hazardous Substances
Pollution and Contamination Control
Land Affected by Tipped Material Generating Landfill Gas
Land Affected by Contaminants, Ground Instability, Mining Legacy, Land of Unsatisfactory Load Bearing Capacity or Other Constraints

35) Questions – Industrial Legacy

Are you aware of any additional policy areas relating to Sandwell's industrial legacy that in your view should be addressed in a new land use policy?

If so, what are the main areas of concern for you, and if you can, how would you advise that the council should tackle them?

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