Representation by UK Health Security Agency (UK Health Security Agency)
- Date submitted
- 28 February 2024
- Submitted by
- Other statutory consultees
Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note that we request views from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and the response provided is sent on behalf of both UKHSA and OHID. We can confirm that: With respect to Registration of Interest documentation, we are reassured the comments raised by us at the statutory consultation stage (on 29/09/2023) have been addressed. In addition, we acknowledge that the Environmental Statement (ES) has not identified any issues which could significantly affect public health. UKHSA and OHID are satisfied with the methodology used to undertake the environmental assessment. Potential impacts arising from historic ground contamination have been considered in the draft development consent order and there is a requirement that a scheme to assess and manage these impacts, be agreed with the relevant local authority in consultation with the Environment Agency, as the relevant regulatory authorities with regards to contaminated land. Following our review of the submitted documentation we are satisfied that the proposed development should not result in any significant adverse impact on public health. On that basis, we have no additional comments to make at this stage and can confirm that we have chosen NOT to register an interest with the Planning Inspectorate on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.