Introduction to Minerals and Waste Planning

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1 Introduction to Minerals and Waste Planning Session 2: Implications of waste & minerals for non waste & minerals planning authorities

2 Victoria Manning Vitaka Consulting Designing for waste in new developments

3 Introduction 15 minutes Purpose of design policies Drivers, barriers and issues Space for segregation and storage Best practice

4 Drivers and Barriers Design (DM) policies to deliver strategic policies High recycling targets = need to increase recycling Landfill diversion targets = need to reduce residual waste Lack of space in kitchens to segregate waste Inadequate communal collection bin storage, poor access Difficult to retrofit in older buildings Lack of knowledge amongst occupiers about what and how to recycle More transient occupiers, renters Too much effort, no reward, why bother?

5 Issues Particular issue for high density/tall buildings as kerbside collection not possible Different recycling/contamination rates for kerbside and communal collection regimes Kerbside collections individual and low-rise properties Communal collections tall, high density developments Communal storage areas Poor management can lead to litter, vermin, odour Irresponsible behaviour can lead to contamination of waste streams Insufficient storage space can lead to illegal dumping (fly tipping)

6 Policies and Guidance NPPW 8: requires adequate storage facilities in new development to facilitate household collection service + NPPG London Plan design policy for waste in new developments Local Plans - over-arching waste design policy and detailed guidance (eg space standards, bins types) Residential, commercial, mixed use development Household and business waste

7 Aim of design policies Meet strategic waste policies and targets Input at design stage for end users/occupiers To ensure adequate segregation, storage and collection of waste and address the barriers and issues

8 Storage for residential units In-flat storage bins (kitchen, bathroom) Segregation for dry recyclables, food waste and residual Enough communal storage for weekly collection Segregation for dry recyclables, food waste and residual Also communal storage for bulky waste Communal storage should be accessible, secure, well-managed

9 Storage for commercial development Each unit may have separate collection contract Separate secure storage space for each commercial unit Segregation for dry recyclables, food waste and residual Depending on the business hazardous waste Accessible, secure, well-managed

10 Mass collection systems Suited to large-scale developments Vacuum systems (eg ENVAC) Underground storage Better results but higher costs communications, maintenance, special collection vehicles, contract

11 Designing in space for waste Address the barriers/issues Space to segregate and store three types of waste in each unit Ensure current collection regime is accommodated But not limited to current regime to ensure flexibility Adequate space for collection vehicles to enter and exit safely Legislation, Building Regulations and British Standards BS5906:2005 waste management in buildings Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice Building Regulations Approved Document H6 solid waste storage

12 Communal storage areas Address the barriers and issues Good user interface to ensure responsible behaviour to avoid contamination Good signage and labelling Good management of the area Enforcement to ensure responsible behaviour Controlled access for users, building managers and collection vehicles Designed for accessibility for users and collection vehicles Opportunities to use technology for monitoring and recording

13 Headlines Space for separate storage of dry recyclables, food waste and residual waste In each unit and in communal areas Sufficient storage space helps to achieve recycling and landfill diversion targets Good design helps overcome barriers

14 Further Reading Waste in Tall Buildings Study (OPDC 2018) pdf Waste Management Planning Advice for New Flatted Properties (LWARB 2014) Management-Planning-Advice-for-Flatted-Properties.pdf Waste Management Guidelines for Architects and Property Developers astemanagementguidelinesarchitectspropertydevelopers.pdf

15 SAFEGUARDING David Payne MPA

16 What is safeguarding? Minerals safeguarding is the process of ensuring that nonminerals development does not needlessly prevent the future extraction of mineral resources of local and national importance Also, not lose existing, planned & potential storage, handling and transport sites or capacity to operate

17 Minerals Plans should (NPPF para 204); Safeguard mineral resources by defining Minerals Safeguarding Areas and adopt appropriate policies safeguard existing, planned & potential sites for bulk transport, handling and processing, manufacture of concrete and concrete products, and handling, processing and distribution of substitute, recycled and secondary aggregate material. [minerals infrastructure] LPAs not normally permit development in MSAs (para 206) Since minerals are a finite natural resource, and can only be worked where they are found, best use needs to be made of them to secure their long-term conservation. (para 203)

18 Planning Practice Guidance MPAs should adopt a systematic approach to safeguarding resources: Use best information incl BGS maps & industry Set out Mineral Safeguarding Areas (MSAs) on the policies map and define Mineral Consultation Areas (MCAs) Adopt clear development management policies how nonminerals development in MSAs will be handled, and actions applicants should take to address risk of losing ability to extract [sterilisation] including prior extraction where practicable

19 Role of districts Have regard to Minerals Plan when identifying areas for development, and show MSA on policy maps Where MCA is defined, consult mineral planning authority and take account of minerals plan before determining applications Take account of views of mineral planning authority

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21 Process Minerals Plans Define MSA - BGS data and other sources Define MCAs based on MSA Identify safeguarded infrastructure sites Set out process/criteria (resources & infrastructure): - Avoid sterilisation or mitigate effect - Assessment to identify quality & economic importance of mineral - Options for mitigation, prior extraction or re-provision

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25 Process development management MSA and MCA trigger process including Consultation LPA and developer with MPA Developer prepares Minerals Assessment: - Resource quality and economic value/viability - Effect of sterilization & potential for mitigation - Potential for prior extraction - Weight given to development vs resource safeguarding Effect on infrastructure, capacity & operation, & mitigation Should be no different to dealing with other constraints

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27 Planning Practice Guidance Planning authorities should safeguard existing, planned and potential storage, handling & transport sites to: - ensure sites are available if needed - prevent sensitive or inappropriate development that would conflict with the use of the sites Authorities should consider combining safeguarded sites with processing and distribution of recycled and secondary aggregate

28 97% of London s primary aggregate supply is imported

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31 Where the operation of an existing business or community facility could have a significant adverse effect on new development (including changes of use) in its vicinity, the applicant (or agent of change ) should be required to provide suitable mitigation before the development has been completed. (NPPF para 182)

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33 Some Issues Land won minerals & resources Definition of MSAs and MCAs Timing early engagement essential Thresholds Resource assessments what, how and when Perceived burden on developers & planning authorities Awareness of safeguarding and clarity over process

34 Some Issues Infrastructure - wharves and rail depots Identifying and safeguarding of potential sites Safeguarding existing sites - Weight given to local plan allocations - Weight given to regeneration and housing - Feasibility of relocation, competition, access to markets - Timing early engagement re design Awareness of safeguarding and clarity over process

35 Safeguarding Waste Infrastructure Claire Potts Strategic Development Team Leader

36 Why safeguard waste sites? National Planning Policy for Waste 2014 para.8 the likely impact is acceptable and does not prejudice the implementation of the waste hierarchy and/or the efficient operation of such facilities

37 What is safeguarded? Existing waste management facilities Sites and areas allocated for waste management

38 How are sites safeguarded? Waste Local Plans may include: Safeguarding policy List and/or maps showing existing sites Allocated sites (policies and maps) Policies on preventing conflicts

39 Cathedral Business Park, Chichester

40 Ford Strategic Site Allocation

41 Key points Check your Waste Local Plan Consult the WPA Cover issue in reports

42 Questions & discussion session

43 Lunch Follow