Draft Black Country Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 13634

Received: 28/10/2021

Respondent: Gloucestershire County Council - Strategic Infrastrucure (Minerals & Waste)

Minerals and Waste Policy officer comments

All of the details set out within this section are made by officers on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council in its capacity as the Mineral and Waste Planning Authority (MWPA): - Gloucestershire County Council in its capacity as a WPA is supportive of the Black Country authorities overall ambition to update their local planning policy framework (including for waste). However, this
position is subject to the retention and/or inclusion of local policies that would not have a detrimental impact on the existing capacity of local hazardous waste management infrastructure, particularly to accommodate the usual trend in hazardous waste being received from within Gloucestershire. Should this not be the case as the new Black Country Plan evolves, Gloucestershire County Council may not necessarily raise an objection. However, the County Council would be very keen to enter into dialogue with the Black Country authorities in an attempt to reach a mutually agreeable planning strategy for the
future.

Recommended action - N/a
Conditions recommended by officers on behalf of the MWPA (if advised) -N/a