Policy information sourced from the Surrey Waste Local Plan

7 – Safeguarding

The following sites, which may be required for waste development will be safeguarded:

  • Allocated sites for waste development.
  • Sites in existing waste use including wastewater and sewage treatment works (including those with temporary permission).
  • Sites with permission for waste use but which have not been developed.

In accordance with the Consultation Protocol, local planning authorities must consult the Waste Planning Authority on proposals for non-waste development on, or in proximity to, safeguarded waste sites.

Proposals for non-waste development in proximity to safeguarded waste sites must demonstrate that they would not prejudice the operation of the site, including through incorporation of measures to mitigate and reduce their sensitivity to waste operations. Proposals that would lead to loss of waste management capacity, prejudice site operation, or restrict future development of safeguarded sites should not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated by the applicant that either:

  • The waste capacity and/or safeguarded site is not required, or
  • the need for the non-waste development overrides the need for safeguarding, or
  • equivalent, suitable and appropriate replacement capacity can be provided elsewhere in advance of the non-waste development.

For more information please see the Surrey Waste Local Plan