Introduction to PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management

This Planning Policy Statement, PPS 11 "Planning and Waste Management" sets out the Department's planning policies for the development of waste management facilities. It seeks to promote the highest environmental standards in development proposals for waste management facilities and includes guidance on the issues likely to be considered in the determination of planning applications. In addition, it explains the relationship between the planning system and authorities responsible for the regulation and management of waste. The PPS is therefore of direct relevance to the public, those who produce, manage or treat waste as well as landowners, developers, voluntary conservation groups, government departments and agencies, District Councils and other statutory undertakers.