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 consulted 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 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.

We asked for feedback to make sure the draft SPD is as effective as possible. Thank you to all who responded with their thoughts on questions such as:

• 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?

What happens next

The consultation is now closed.

A summary of the responses 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.

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

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.

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