Policy WP17: Safeguarding waste management facilities – STRATEGIC POLICY
Comment
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99165
Received: 09/11/2022
Respondent: Essex County Council
The additional information around a Waste Management Facilities Impact Assessment (WMFIA) and Appendix 9 which set out the nature of evidence that would be required to be submitted alongside a non-waste application such that the County Council could be satisfied that the proposed development would not impact on the operation of the current or future waste management facility is welcomed.
It is also considered that the plan makers consider including extending safeguarding provisions to sites allocated for a waste use. Whilst it is noted that the current version of the emerging Plan includes no such waste allocations, this stance may change in the future, and the inclusion of ‘allocated sites’ in the policy wording at this juncture may future proof the policy.
Comment
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99204
Received: 29/11/2022
Respondent: Kirklees Council
We have considered the latest WDI data on waste flows between Norfolk and Kirklees and we note in the past few years strategic movements of hazardous waste have taken place between Kirklees and a WEEE Treatment Facility in Thetford (operated by Wiser Recycling). Subsequently, we checked the Policies Map and Policy WP17 and note that the site has not been safeguarded nor does it meet the safeguarding criteria in Policy WP17. Despite this, we do not feel that it is necessary to comment on the soundness or legal compliance of the Plan, but we will continue to engage with Norfolk CC through the DTC process as and when appropriate.
Support
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99282
Received: 14/12/2022
Respondent: Anglian Water
We welcome the amendments to this policy following our representation on the Preferred Options consultation, which recognise the consultation areas extending from our WRCs and pumping stations.
Comment
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99445
Received: 19/12/2022
Respondent: Suffolk County Council
In line with previous comments, It is suggested to re 20,000 tonnes per annum. There may be hazardous waste management facility operating below 20,000 tonnes which may be worth safeguarding.