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Waste Infrastructure - Introduction and Strategic Context
9.2.1Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Moving towards more sustainable waste management is a key government objective for the future. The emphasis on waste management in NI is changing away from landfill in favour of more sustainable metho
non-domestictopic-wasteWaste Hierarchy Principles
9.2.2Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The waste hierarchy (shown below) aims to decrease the volume of waste produced, with waste prevention and minimisation at the top of the hierarchy. Waste prevention, reuse, recycling and recovery are
non-domestictopic-wasteIntegrated Waste Facilities Network
9.2.3Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
The timely delivery of the right level and type of waste facilities is not only essential to support the development of new homes, economic growth and the creation of sustainable communities, but also
non-domestictopic-wastePolicy Aims for Waste Infrastructure
9.2.4Belfast·LDP Plan Strategy 2035 (adopted 2023)
Our policy aim for waste infrastructure is to facilitate the development of new waste management infrastructure in appropriate locations or the upgrade of existing
non-domestictopic-wasteWaste storage in kitchens
3.2.14Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Waste storage and recycling facilities in residential development must be considered both in terms of the kitchen environment and any external private or communal facilities. Adequate space must be pr
dwellingflatstopic-wasteExternal bin location and access
3.2.15Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
External bin provision must be conveniently located for residents and positioned in a way that it enables refuse collection vehicles to gain access easily while not harming the streetscene.
dwellingflatstopic-wasteExternal storage area design and ventilation
3.2.16Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
External storage areas should be away from windows and ventilators, not interfere with pedestrian or cycling routes and, preferably, be in shade or under shelter. Enclosures, compounds or storage room
dwellingflatstopic-wasteventilationPolicy RD1: Waste storage and disposal provision
Policy RD1 - LBelfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Provision is made for the storage and disposal of waste
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