Contaminated land

The UK’s rich industrial heritage has resulted in a legacy of land contamination caused by industrial development. Contaminated land can cause harm to human health, water supplies, natural habitats and property but not all contamination poses problems.

The Health and Environment section of Tower Hamlets Council has developed a strategy to identify areas of contaminated land in the borough.

• Draft report of environmental assessment of Glamis Estate (PDF, 1mb)
• Glamis Estate, health information booklet (PDF, 156k)
• Glamis Estate frequently asked questions (PDF, 12k)
• Summary of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Word doc, 196k)
• Summary of the strategy for the identification of contaminated land June 2005 (Word doc, 85k)
• Frequently asked questions
• Contaminated land enquiries
• Advice for developers
• Useful links and organisations

How to contact us

Environmental Health
Environmental Protection
Mulberry Place (AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BG

We are available to take your calls from 9am to 5pm Monday to Fridays on:

Tel: 020 7364 5008
Fax: 020 7364 6831

Email: environmentalhealth@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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• Air handling units
• Noise pollution
• Air quality 
• Hazardous substances
• Asbestos 
• Nuisances