Glossary: I

Infilled Land

Infilled Land is a term that is used to describe any area of land identified from examination of historical mapping that can be inferred to have been infilled at some point in the past. For example, a former quarry may appear on early map editions, but later map editions may show that the quarry is then occupied by housing.

Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

This is the professional body responsible for promoting best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment.

Integrated Pollution Control (IPC)

Integrated Pollution Control is a system established under Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to control pollution from industry. It applies to the most potentially polluting or technologically complex processes in England and Wales and is enforced by the Environment Agency.