Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The following decision was made:

1.1. That Hampshire County Council generally welcomes and supports London's ambitious targets for waste recycling and recovery, set out in the draft replacement London Plan (the Plan), but notes with concern the current timetable for achieving net self sufficiency.

1.2. That the County Council objects to the Plan in respect of the proposed timetable for delivering net self sufficiency.

1.3. That the County Council engages with the Mayor in delivering the Plan, as part of a co-ordinated approach by authorities in the South East Region, to explore the strategic opportunities for recycling, composting, recovery and treatment of waste beyond London's boundaries and to ensure that any treatment facility proposed in the South East is brought forward only if:

(i) the need for it is demonstrated and it is in conformity with the aims and criteria set out in the Plan to meet the targets for recycling and recovery and self sufficiency; and

(ii) it is subject to appropriate appraisal and consultation processes.

1.4. That the County Council liaises with other county and unitary authorities in South East England, and as appropriate in East England, to obtain a coordinated response to the Plan.

1.5. That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment to submit representations to the Mayor's consultation on the waste and resource Management Policies of the draft replacement London Plan, based on the approach set out in this report.

2. Reason for the decision:

2.1. To respond to the Consultation Draft Replacement London Plan, setting out the County Council's position on dealing with London's waste in Hampshire, in line with the adopted Hampshire Minerals and Waste Core Strategy.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not to respond to the consultation may result in the opportunity being missed to influence the formulation of the policies on waste self-sufficiency in the London Plan, and this could prejudice the County Council's position to achieve its own desired outcomes for managing Hampshire's waste in the longer term.

4. Conflicts of interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: none.

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: none.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker:

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