Policy information sourced from the West London Waste Plan

WLWP 4 Ensuring High Quality Development

All waste development proposals will be required to demonstrate, for both the construction and operational phases of the development, that:

  • Development will be permitted only where it can be shown that unacceptable impact to local amenity will not arise from the construction and operation of a facility;
  • Adequate means of controlling noise, vibration, dust, litter, vermin, odours, air and water-borne contaminants and other emissions are incorporated into the scheme;
  • The development is of a scale, form and character appropriate to its location and incorporates a high quality of design, to be demonstrated through the submission of a Design and Access statement as appropriate;
  • Active consideration has been given to the transportation of waste by modes other than road, principally by water and rail and this has been incorporated into the scheme or proven not to be practicable;
  • Transport directly and indirectly associated with the development will not exceed the capacity of the local road network or result in any significant;
  • Adverse impact on the amenities of the area. Where necessary, this is to be demonstrated by a Transport Assessment;
  • An appropriate BREEAM or CEEQUAL rating, as specified in Borough and OPDC development plans, will be achieved;
  • The development has no significant adverse effects on local biodiversity and it can be demonstrated that there will be no significant adverse impacts or effects on the integrity of an area designated under the “Habitats Directive”;
  • There would not be a significant impact on the quality of surface and groundwater. The development incorporates the principles of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) unless evidence is provided to justify alternative drainage methods;
  • There will be no increased flood risk, either to the immediate area or indirectly elsewhere. Where necessary, this is to be demonstrated by a Flood Risk Assessment;
  • Green Travel Plans have been considered, where appropriate;
  • The site does not contain features, or will not lead to substantial harm to, or loss of significance of, any heritage assets such as conservation areas, archaeological sites, listed buildings etc;
  • There is no foreseeable adverse impact on health, and where necessary this is to be demonstrated by a Health Impact Assessment.

In addition:

  • Adjacent development proposals which would prevent or prejudice the use of safeguarded sites for waste purposes will be resisted unless suitable alternative provision is made.
  • Applications shall provide details of the management arrangements for residues arising from any waste management facility.

For more information please see the West London Waste Plan