Minerals and Waste

27-Apr-12

Planning makes sure that our demand for minerals and how we manage our waste is met in the most sustainable way.

Latest news

NPPF technical guidance on flooding and minerals (pdf, 404 kb).
Written ministerial statement on management of radioactive waste
Book now for the annual RTPI/MPA minerals planning conference (17 May, Birmingham)
Book your place now for the RTPI North East Region's 2012 event on waste (30 May, Newcastle upon Tyne)

Policy changes and consultations

Draft NPS for Hazardous Waste (pdf, 43kb)
RTPI response to Defra consultation. Date: 20/10/2011
Review of Waste Policy (pdf, 145 kb)
RTPI response to Defra consultation. Date: 07/10/2010

View all RTPI open consultations and make a contribution.

Practice

RTPI Planning Awards 2011 Planning process award: Site Waste Management Plan Implementation
RTPI Planning Awards 2011 Local regeneration and renewal commendation: Polkemmet Restoration
Signposting to more minerals and waste practice advice.

Networks and further information

The RTPI Environmental Planning and Protection Network includes a minerals and waste interest group. It's free to join and welcomes new members. Join the network.

RTPI Projects and research

The minerals and waste interest group has two climate change champions, as part of our Seven Commitments on Climate Change

Our viewpoint

Minerals and waste planning is a statutory duty. Mineral Planning Authorities must prepare a Minerals and Waste Local Development Framework and exercise their duties of development management. We support the sustainable management of minerals and minimisation of waste and encourage authorities to permit sites in the most acceptable locations, ensuring they are worked, operated and, where relevant, reclaimed to high environmental standards.