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Waste Planning

As the Waste Planning Authority for Hertfordshire, the county council is required to prepare land-use planning documents which take into consideration the views and ideas of those who may be affected by the ways in which waste could be treated.

We already have a Waste Plan for the county, but this is now out of date and needs to be reviewed. The new plan, which will cover the period 2011-2026, will set out the county council’s vision and objectives for the future treatment of waste and the policies and proposals necessary to achieve this vision, including identifying potential sites for future waste facilities and safeguarding existing facilities.

These policies and proposals will be set out in a collection of documents, which are collectively known as the Waste Development Framework.

This consultation is now closed

What are we consulting on now?

We are consulting on two documents:

The Core Strategy and Development Policies Development Plan Document
This document sets out our overall vision and objectives for waste planning in the county and the broad locations where strategic waste facilities will be needed. It also contains detailed development policies that we will use when making decisions on waste planning applications.

The Site Specific Allocations Development Plan Document
This document identifies sites and areas that are potentially suitable for waste management facilities, based on an assessment of criteria. It includes maps and planning briefs for the development of specific sites.

The consultation on these documents started on 2 November 2009 and will run until 18 December 2009.

How can I take part in the consultation?

We welcome responses to both documents from anyone in the county and anyone who has an interest in waste planning for Hertfordshire.

This is your chance to have your say on how we plan for the future treatment of YOUR waste. We will take all responses into account. If you want us to change the document, please be as specific as possible about what you want changed and why.

The easiest way to read and respond to the draft documents is through the Limehouse consultation portal, accessed using this link:

Read and respond to the draft documents through the Limehouse consultation portal

You can also reply using the online form below, by printing out and posting a response form or by emailing your comments to cdu@hertscc.gov.uk

A summary of the consultation is attached to this page. The two consultation documents and their corresponding response forms can be viewed by follwoing the links below.

Copies of both consultation documents are available for public inspection at County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, during the consultation period, and at your local district and borough council office and local library – please contact their offices for opening hours.

The six week consultation finishes at 5pm on Friday 18 December 2009.