February 2010 - Issue 107
DEFRA to review Part 2A guidance...
In a surprise announcement, DEFRA has suspended plans for guidance on contaminated land decision making and will instead review the Part 2A statutory guidance
... but enthusiasm is lacking
DEFRA's announcement that it intends to revise the Part 2A guidance took everyone by surprise, but has prompted little in the way of enthusiasm
UK fight to stop soil framework directive continues
Reports from Europe suggest the UK and four other countries are still trying to block moves to revive the soil framework directive - but pressure for agreement is growing
Judicial review of appeal decision fails
A developer has warned that the failure of its attempt to obtain judicial review of its appeal against a remediation notice will hit brownfield development
Land restoration spreading code consultation launched
A new draft code of practice for using sludge, compost or other organic materials in land restoration and improvement has been published for comment
Victoria Square wins RTPI Silver Jubilee Cup
Belfast's Victoria Square regeneration project has won the Royal Town Planning Institute's top award, for integration and its contribution to the wider city
Contaminated land in another dimension
The move from 2D to 3D should help in developing new ways of working in line with Triad principles, BB's Site Characterisation and Data Presentation conference found
Setting down stable roots
A series of WRAP trials are examining how BSI PAS 100 compost can be used to improve the strength of sloped surfaces
Drilling deep, treading softly
Can a large site investigation limit surface impact in sensitive environments, while still delivering high quality well installations within challenging Quaternary drift deposits?
