Comment

Representation ID: 689

Received: 04/04/2022

Respondent: Newark and Sherwood District Council

Policy SP6 Minimising the Movement of Waste
Comment:
The first sentence of Policy SP6 needs to be clear that the distance waste travels from source
to the relevant waste management facility needs to be minimised, in accordance with the
proximity principle.
The second sentence of this policy sits somewhat at odds with the first sentence and it should
make clear that where more sustainable modes of transporting waste are not available, or are
not viable, proposals should seek to make the best use of the existing transport network, to
ensure that sustainable modes of transport are promoted as a first priority.
In order to not encourage the importation of waste, it is suggested that the third sentence of
this policy is worded in a negative manner.
Recommended Changes:
It is recommended that the words “from source to waste management facility, in accordance
with the proximity principle” are added after the word “travel” in the first sentence of this
policy.
It is recommended that the second sentence of this policy is amended to start with the words
“Where more sustainable modes of transport are not available, or are demonstrated to not be
viable, proposals should seek to make the best use of …”.
The word “only” should be added to the third sentence of this policy such that it states “will
only be permitted”.