UK Statutory Instrument 2015 United Kingdom

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2015

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HSE, Local Authority

What's here

13 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 1 journey

Who this Act binds

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  • Applicant 3
  • Any Person 2

Plus 8 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

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Relevant guidance

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What this Act requires

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Part 1 — General

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Part 2 — Hazardous substances, controlled quantities and exemptions

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Part 3 — Hazardous substances consent procedures

s.008

Inspection of applications

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authority must make hazardous substance applications available for inspection Local authority
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Part 4 — Enforcement

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Part 5 — Other matters relating to hazardous substances consent and enforcement

s.020

Consents register

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must maintain a six-part hazardous substances register Local authority
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Part 6 — Policies and public participation

s.024

Policies

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must consider accident prevention in national planning policy Crown / Minister / Government department
s.026

Other planning approvals for projects

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Authorities must notify the public and consult COMAH before project approval Crown / Minister / Government department
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Part 7 — Revocations, amendments, savings, transitional provisions, Crown application and review

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Schedules

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Official guidance

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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HSE

Primary

Health and Safety Executive

Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …

Local Authority

Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)

Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …

Connected legislation

parent Act

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Made under

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 1990 Primary Act

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