Planning policy consultations

The planning service undertakes regular consultation on the development of its Local Plan and related policy documents.

Reuse, Recycling and Waste SPD consultation

We are currently consulting on the draft Reuse, Recycling and Waste Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), from 11 March to 8 April 2025.

This SPD provides borough-wide guidance on the provision, design and location of refuse and recycling storage in residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. It supports the waste and recycling policies set out in the Wandsworth Local Plan (July 2023). The version being consulted on would replace the existing Refuse and Recyclables in developments SPD (2014) to reflect changes to legislation and policy context.  

Further details of the consultation can be found in the Public Notice.

Your voice matters! Your feedback will directly influence the final versions of these documents, so please take a few moments to participate. Thank you for helping to shape the future of our borough.

How to respond

We are asking for feedback to make sure the draft SPD is as effective as possible. As part of responding to this consultation, you may wish to consider the following questions:

  • Is the draft SPD accessible, easy to understand and use?
  • Does the draft SPD contain all the guidance it needs to?
  • Is the guidance in the draft SPD clear and logical?
  • Do you have any other thoughts or ideas on the content of the draft SPD?

You can provide feedback in the following ways:

If you are responding by email or letter, please consider using the consultation response form. Paper copies of this are available in Wandsworth main libraries and the Town Hall.

Please note that your response will not be treated as confidential, and any anonymous responses will not be accepted.

If you require further information, email planningpolicy@wandsworth.gov.uk.

What happens next

A summary of the responses to the consultation will be made available following the consultation period. These responses will be fully considered and if appropriate, changes will be made to the final version of the document before its adoption by the Council, which is intended to be later in 2025.

Previous consultations

Visit the consultation portal to view previous consultations and responses received.

Future consultations

To be included in future consultations on planning policy, email your details to planningpolicy@wandsworth.gov.uk. 

Anyone who has previously commented on policy documents will automatically be included in future policy consultations.

Please let us know of any changes to your contact details or if you do not wish to be on our database to receive information and take part in future consultations.

Up to Planning policy

Updated: 11/03/2025