Waste Management Planning Guide (Former Chiltern, South Bucks & Wycombe areas)
Applications
Regardless of the size of development, the management of waste needs to be considered at all stages. It is important to design suitable waste management facilities during the planning stage. Failure to do so can have far reaching consequences, that might include increased costs during the building stage; inadequate waste storage for the inhabitants; operational delays and logistical barriers for effective collection services; possible risks to health & safety if not managed correctly; and potential breaches of legislation.
Planning applications should include full and clear details of the proposed rubbish and recycling storage including sightings, floor plans, elevations and importantly access routes for residents and collection vehicle servicing. This important information can form part of the initial application or sometimes be agreed through a planning condition. Applicants can also write to the Planning Authority for pre-application advice.
This design guide may not contain all the information you require. It is recommended that developers use the following sources of guidance as appropriate:
The Building Regulations
- Approved Document H - Drainage and Waste Disposal (2002 Edition, incorporating 2010 amendments) (Relevant section - H6 Solid Waste Storage)
- Approved Document M – Access to and use of Buildings (2004 Edition, incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments
- British Standard 5906:2005 Waste management in buildings – Code of practice
- Adept Making Space for Waste: Designing Waste Management in New Developments
- Manual for Streets - Publications - GOV.UK