Policy information sourced from the Bexley Local Plan

DP26: Waste management in new development

  1. All proposals for major development (defined in the Glossary) should promote circular economy outcomes and aim to be net zero-waste. Applications should include a circular economy statement in accordance with London Plan policy SI 7 the London Plan.
  2. Residential development proposals that provide additional housing, including conversions, should ensure that:
    • Flatted development
      • there is adequate space within each flat/apartment for the temporary storage of waste generated by that flat/apartment allowing for the separate storage of recyclable materials;
      • there is adequate communal storage for waste, including separate recyclables, pending its collection;
      • storage and collection systems (e.g. dedicated rooms, storage areas and chutes or underground waste collection systems) for waste are of high-quality design and are incorporated in a manner which will ensure there is adequate and convenient access for all residents and waste collection operatives and will contribute to the achievement of London Plan waste management targets;
      • measures are incorporated to manage, to acceptable levels, impacts on amenity including those that may be caused by odour, noise, and dust;
      • the on-site treatment of waste has been considered and any system to be incorporated will take into account the factors listed above and other relevant Development Plan policies; and
      • adequate contingency measures are in place to manage any mechanical breakdowns;
    • Other residential development
      • there is adequate space within each residential property for the temporary storage of waste generated by that residence allowing for the separate storage of recyclable materials; and
      • there is adequate external storage space for waste, including separate recyclables, pending its collection.
  3. Proposals for new development should be accompanied by a recycling and waste management strategy that considers the above matters and demonstrates the ability of the new development, once occupied, to meet local authority waste management recycling targets.

For more information please see the Bexley Local Plan