Framework planning conditions: Practical guidance for land condition regulators
National Contaminated Land Officers Group (NCLOG)
Note: The guidance document will be presented and discussed at the forthcoming NCLOG Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10 June 2026. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions directly to the authors, so we would encourage you to read the guidance prior to the AGM. Members are encouraged to submit any questions relating to the Framework Planning Conditions document in advance to Phil Mason at phil.mason@salford.gov.uk
About the guidance
Framework Planning Conditions: Practical Guidance for Land Contamination Regulators provides in depth guidance on how to write effective Planning Conditions for managing the risk from land contamination. It can be used by those writing bespoke Planning Conditions or updating Planning Conditions. The guidance document seeks to:
- Outline what Planning Conditions relating to land contamination should achieve and how they can be written for effective regulation.
- Identify common problems with Contaminated Land Planning Conditions and provide solutions.
- Assist in improving land contamination Planning Condition content, format and wording to ensure that they are streamlined, enforceable and fit for purpose.
The guidance also contains an adaptable set of four ‘Framework Contaminated Land Planning Conditions’, designed in accordance with the guiding principles outlined in the document. These Framework Planning Conditions cover:
- Site Characterisation & Risk Assessment
- Remediation Strategy & Verification Plan
- Remediation & Verification
- Unexpected Contamination
The above are designed to be used ‘off-the-shelf’ or alternatively as the starting place for a bespoke Planning Condition relevant to your specific local authority.
Presenting to colleagues
Also available to download below is a set of presentation slides (PowerPoint format) for use when introducing the Framework Contaminated Land Planning Conditions to your colleagues.
Feedback
If there is any feedback you would like to provide concerning the Framework Planning Conditions, please contact the NCLOG Coordinator at ellie@the-ies.org and we will use them to inform future work.
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