Development Planning – Useful Publications

National Planning Framework for Scotland

The framework is a non-statutory planning document which looks to guide the spatial development of Scotland and sets out the Executive’s long-term vision. The framework is a ‘material consideration’ when both framing planning policy and making decisions on planning applications and appeals. It identifies indicative location requirements for waste infrastructure and notes the need for central belt Local Authorities to work together to ensure that new facilities are appropriately located.



National Planning Policy Guideline 10 (NPPG10): Planning and Waste Management

Paragraph 2 of NPPG10 sets out the role and responsibilities of planning authorities in relation to development planning and waste. It states that: ‘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’.

Paragraphs 98 and 99 of NPPG 10 set out the type of information which should be included within Development Plans when drawing up waste management policies.

Paragraph 99 of NPPG10 also states the need for development plans to identify sites consistent with the National Waste Strategy and to encourage development which assists in the reduction, reuse and recovery of waste.



Planning Advice Note 63 (PAN 63): Waste Management Planning

PAN 63 seeks to provide advice on implementing a change of emphasis from waste disposal to integrated waste management. It describes 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. It requires planning authorities to consider whether and how urgently development plans need to be altered to take account of new requirements identified by Area Waste Plans which are recognised as a ‘material consideration’

Paragraph 17 recognises that planning authorities may have common needs which cross authority boundaries. Where land needed for the management of waste arisings in one local authority is to be provided in another local authority area, the planning authorities concerned must issue a joint statement indicating their agreement. Local authorities within a Waste Strategy Area may also wish to consider joint working arrangements of the type already used by joint structure plan committees.



National Waste Strategy: Scotland 1999

The National Waste Strategy: Scotland 1999 (NWS), published by SEPA and adopted by the Scottish Executive, sets out a framework within which Scotland can reduce the amount of waste it produces and deal with the waste that is produced in a more sustainable way. It covers all household, commercial and industrial waste and identifies planning authorities as key participants in the development and implementation of the strategy.



Area Waste Plans and National Waste Plan 2003

Area Waste Plans (AWPs) and the National Waste Plan 2003 (NWP) are intended to form the keystone in implementation of the National Waste Strategy. They are important material considerationsin terms of the land use planning system. Area Waste Plans provide a framework for the development of waste management facilities to meet landfill diversion targets. They also indicate the infrastructure requirements for municipal waste for each Waste Strategy Area, which should help to identify sites or areas of search as soon as practicable.



ODPM Report - Planning for Waste Management Facilities: A Research Study

This research study was commissioned by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to look into the planning considerations associated with waste management facilities. It applies to the situation in England and is a stand alone study, and does not represent the ODPM good practice guidance which is to be prepared during the review of English National Planning Guidance. It does however contain useful background information on different types of waste facilities and identifies general planning issues.