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The site is accessible from the strategic highway network, with sufficient space for
queuing vehicles at peak times;
The site is relatively isolated from residential uses, other than the Gypsy and
Traveller site, for which impacts can be minimised and mitigated.
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There is also a potential need for recycling/composting capacity to provide for Local
Authority Collected Waste and Commercial and Industrial waste. The Waste Needs
Assessment recommends capacity for around 62,000 tonnes per annum for recycling and for
30,000 tonnes per annum for composting, which could require a site or sites of up to 5
hectares in total area. The composting requirement is likely to be addressed by
developments already in the pipeline, including a planning permission at Meriden Quarry,
and a facility in Berkswell.
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The first option for managing waste should be on-site where this is feasible, delivers wider
sustainability objectives, and does not result in unacceptable harm to environmental assets,
transport infrastructure or on neighbouring uses. If this is not possible, developers will be
expected to consider the potential of the strategic waste management sites, or suitable
industrial sites in the Borough for appropriate or complementary activities. For operations
that are complementary to mineral extraction, such as recycling of construction and
demolition waste, or more appropriate in remote locations, such as open composting, an
Area of Search for waste management facilities has been identified, utilising opportunities
offered by former mineral workings. Waste that cannot be managed higher up the waste
hierarchy is managed at the jointly owned Coventry and Solihull Energy from Waste plant in
Coventry.
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The policy sets out the criteria that will be used to assess the appropriateness of waste
management proposals. These include national and local strategies, objectives and targets,
including the National Waste Management Plan for England, National Planning Policy for
Waste and the Solihull Municipal Waste Management strategy 2010-2020 and the Mid-Point
Update 2015, the contribution towards economic development and regeneration, including
North Solihull Regeneration, and to national and local targets to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. The potential for on-site management, shared facilities and co-location of
complementary activities will be taken into account, along with the suitability of the location
or site, the availability of previously developed land or redundant buildings, and whether the
operations would take place in the open or are enclosed. The impacts of proposed waste
management operations on the Green Belt, the environment, transport infrastructure
including aerodrome safeguarding, highway safety, amenity and health will be considered,
and any unacceptable harm will need to be minimised and/or appropriate mitigation
incorporated.
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Other development may compromise or restrict the potential of waste management
operations on the strategic waste management sites or in the area of search for waste
management facilities. In considering proposals for non-waste management development in
or adjacent to these locations, the Council will take account of any adverse effect on the
potential for waste management activities. Non-waste development in all areas will be
expected to include appropriate facilities for the storage, sorting and presentation of waste.
Developers will be expected to demonstrate satisfactory provision for waste management
through a Design and Access Statement or similar supporting evidence, taking account of
the Council’s waste and recycling service guide for developers.
Challenges and Objectives Addressed by the Policy
A
Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change
D
Securing sustainable economic growth
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