Policy information sourced from the Hertfordshire Waste Development Framework, Waste Core Strategy & Development Management Policies DPD

3: Energy & Heat Recovery

Proposals for the treatment of waste which maximise recovery and where appropriate generate and recover heat and/or power will be acceptable in principle, provided that the proposal is for the recovery of energy from waste that cannot reasonably be dealt with at a higher level in the waste hierarchy.

Proposals for the recovery of energy from waste that help to deliver identified energy opportunities in Hertfordshire will be encouraged.

In considering such proposals the Waste Planning Authority will have regard to the benefits of maximising energy recovery and the protection of the environment and human health.

For more information please see Hertfordshire Waste Development Framework