Policy information sourced from the Westminster City Plan

37. Waste management

A: The council will promote the Circular Economy and contribute to the London Plan targets for recycling and for London’s net self-sufficiency by 2026.

B: All new developments (including extensions and change of use) must provide appropriate facilities for the storage of separate waste streams which are safe and convenient to access for deposit and collection, with sufficient capacity for current and projected future use.

C: Developers are required to demonstrate through a Circular Economy Statement, Site Environment Management Plan and/or associated Site Waste Management Plan, the recycling, re-use, and responsible disposal of Construction, Demolition and Excavation waste in accordance with London Plan targets and the council’s Code of Construction Practice (CoCP).

D: Existing waste management facilities shown on Figure 32 will be protected. Any proposals for new waste management facilities will be assessed against the criteria set out in the London Plan and national policy.

E: The council will continue to collaborate with other Waste Planning Authorities in the management of its waste and monitor its waste exports.

For more information please see the City Plan