Community waste schemes and bring banks

In the case of community schemes careful location and good access, proper screening and on site parking can significantly reduce environmental problems. Whilst the provision of bring banks by private operators will require permission on a stand alone basis, they may be suitably located within a larger development such as a retail centre or business park, where they may be deemed to be ancillary to the main land use. The Department will assess the provision of bring banks on a case-by-case basis to ascertain whether they can be considered as "permitted development" under the Planning (General Development) Order 1993. In all cases, developers should submit sufficient plans and details of bring banks to allow a determination under Article 41 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.