Defra have announced details on a consultation for a waste management plan for England.
It is a requirement under the revised Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC for Member States to produce waste management plans which cover their geographical territory.
The content of the plan is determined by the requirements of Directive 2008/98/EC, and is a compilation of existing waste management information and policies. In particular, it reflects the conclusions of the Government Review of Waste Policy in 2011 and developments since the Review was published.
However, it does not introduce any new waste management measures. The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on whether the plan – when combined with the updated waste planning policy – will fulfil the obligations relating to waste management plans under Directive 2008/98/EC.
The plan and the updated waste planning policy will be used by planning authorities when deciding waste planning applications. Local waste authorities must also have regard to the plan when producing local waste plans that establish how they will manage waste within their areas.
Responses to the consultation must be made by 9 August 2013.
