Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997.

This Act shall have effect, subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be prescribed, in relation to granting hazardous substances consent for planning authorities. For the purposes of this Act the Secretary of State shall by regulations specify the substances that are hazardous substances, and specify the quantity which is to be the controlled quantity of any such substance. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the presence of a hazardous substance on, over or under land requires the consent of the planning authority (sect. 2). Sections 4 to 10 provide for obtaining hazardous substances consent whereas sections 11 to 17 concern variation and revocation of consents. Appeals against decisions or failure to take decisions relating to hazardous substances may be had in accordance with section 19. Where it appears to the planning authority that there is or has been a contravention of hazardous substances control they may issue a notice: (a) specifying the alleged contravention, and (b) requiring such steps as may be specified in the notice to be taken to remedy wholly or partly the contravention (sect. 22). Temporary exemption directions may be given by the Secretary of State under section 26. Every planning authority shall keep, in such manner as may be prescribed, a register containing such information as may be so prescribed with respect to matters specified in section 27.