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5.6 Linking to Land Use Planning
5.6.1 Need for Positive Planning
It is clear that in planning to meet the landfill diversion
targets, new infrastructure will be required in the coming years. Development
planning – structure and local plans – has an important role
to play in this by planning positively for the necessary waste management
infrastructure needed to implement the AWP. Development planning should
assist in ensuring that there is an integrated network of waste management
facilities in Western Isles which meet the objectives of the AWP. Planning
Authorities when considering
development proposals will ensure they are fully assessed against the
AWP and accord with the chosen strategy. The planning system will also
assist in ensuring that protection is given to the natural, built and
historic environment, and assist in moving towards a more sustainable
form of development.
5.6.2 Context for Development Planning
The following publications will be used to assist in the
development of structure and local plan policies and when considering
planning applications for waste management or treatment facilities in
Western Isles.
1 NPPG 10, Planning and Waste Management sets out
the role and responsibility of planning authorities in developing policy
and identifying sites for waste management facilities. “Planning
authorities have a duty to provide policies for suitable waste disposal
sites or installations in order to supply the land necessary for waste
treatment and disposal to take place.” (page 6, para 2)
2 PAN 63 Waste Management Planning provides best
practice on a range of issues associated with waste management facilities
and encourages a more proactive approach to waste management policy
in development plans
3 Western Isles AWP is a material consideration
for the land use planning system. As far as is practicable the AWP provides
a clear framework for the development of waste management facilities
to meet landfill diversion targets together with indicative infrastructure
requirements to be incorporated into development plan policy as soon
as is practicable.
Technical Support
SEPA has agreed that it will provide expert technical assistance to
Planning Authorities in defining the technologies that accord with the
BPEO decision for MSW (and future BPEO decisions). This could include
commenting on the degree to which planning applications accord with
the AWP, reviewing life-cycle assessment models where necessary and
offering to appear as expert witnesses at public inquiries as required.
Further assistance in the interpretation of the Landfill Directive and
calculation of remaining landfill capacities, including the provision
of waste data will also be provided where required. SEPA will also provide
technical assistance in identifying and assessing the suitability of
sites or areas of search for landfill.
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The objectives, targets and facilities required to implement the
AWP will be taken fully into account in the development of Structure
and Local Plan policy.
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Development Plans will ensure suitable sites are identified to provide
the facilities required to deliver the Western Isles BPEO.
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