1 Introduction
1.1 Waste Planning in Devon
1.1.1 Devon County Council is the waste planning authority for Devon and is therefore responsible for preparing and monitoring waste policies, determining planning applications for waste development, and ensuring that development is in accordance with the planning permission granted. The area for which the County Council is responsible excludes Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks and the unitary authority areas of Plymouth and Torbay, which are each responsible for waste planning in their area.
1.1.2 The Devon Waste Plan was adopted in December 2014, replacing all previously saved policies from the earlier Devon Waste Local Plan (2006). A review of the Devon Waste Plan was undertaken in 2020. This found that the Plan’s policies remain fit for purpose and did not need to be updated at that time. Findings from the review were endorsed by the Development Management Committee in September 2020.
1.2 Purpose of the Monitoring Report
1.2.1 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) (as amended) requires the County Council to produce Local Plans for minerals and waste planning in Devon. There is also the requirement to produce a Monitoring Report on the progress with, and implementation of, those Plans. The first Monitoring Report was published for 2004/05. All previous Monitoring Reporting are available on the County Council’s website.
1.2.2 Previously, the County Council produced a combined Monitoring Report covering minerals and waste policy documents. Due to the separate progression of these documents and the difference in timings of data availability, it is now seen more practical to report on minerals and waste separately. This Monitoring Report focuses on waste and covers the period from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023.
1.2.3 The scope and content of a planning authority’s Monitoring Report is the subject of legislation1 to which Devon County Council has had regard. This Report monitors the County Council’s Waste Plan and associated documents in four areas:
- the changes to the policy context for waste planning in Devon;
- the progress of the County Council in implementing its Minerals and Waste Development Scheme;
- an assessment of the performance of the policies within the Waste Plan; and
- conclusions on the key findings of the Monitoring Report and any actions required to address the issues that have arisen, including any difficulties encountered in producing the report.
1 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) and The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended)
1.2.4 Assessment of the County Council’s waste policies will use the indicators set out in Table 5.2 of the Devon Waste Plan. These indicators have been developed in the context of the Waste Plan’s overarching objectives and were scrutinised as part of the Plan’s examination process.
1.2.5 There is no longer a requirement for a Monitoring Report to be submitted to the Secretary of State; rather, it should be made available more specifically to local communities. In addition, Monitoring Reports are now also required to include details of any action undertaken in accordance with the Duty to Cooperate.
1.3 Implementation of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme
1.3.1 The Fifth Revision of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme was published in March 2018 and notes the Waste Plan as having been adopted. It indicates that in the event of an update to the Plan being required as a result of a review, a further revision of the Scheme will be prepared.
2 Waste policy: assessment of performance and effects
2.0.1 This section of the report considers how well Devon’s waste policy is currently performing through use of the indicators and targets provided in Table 5.2 of the Devon Waste Plan. Each indicator is accompanied by a trigger for review of the relevant Policy, or for review of the Waste Plan as a whole, that highlights circumstances where a target is missed by a significant margin.
2.0.2 This section of the report has been updated from previous years to provide results in a more streamlined manner and in a way which more clearly identifies where monitoring targets are not being met. This includes the adoption of a traffic light system for the results as defined below.
| RAG Criteria | RAG Monitoring Status |
| Monitoring target has been met or exceeded | Green |
| Monitoring target has not been met but result is within review trigger margin | Amber |
| Monitoring target has not been met and result is outside review trigger margin | Red |
| No monitoring target or data not available to report on this indicator | Grey |
2.0.3 The indicators for each of the Plan’s six key objectives have been grouped into a table for each. Where indicators have score red as above, a review has been undertaken. This is presented after the results table for each objective.
2.1 Objective 1: Management of Waste
2.1.1 This objective ensures the monitoring and implementation of the waste hierarchy in the Devon Waste Plan and in development decisions. This will be achieved by monitoring the prevention, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste, as well as the overall amount of waste that is generated. Indicators 1.1 – 1.5 seek to implement the highest levels of the waste hierarchy through waste prevention, reuse and recycling.
| Indicator | Baseline | Target | Trigger for Review of the Plan/Policy | 2022/23 Result | RAG Monitoring Status |
| 1.1 Waste Audit Statement | Not available | 100% of major planning permissions supported by or requiring a waste audit statement | Less than 75% of major planning permissions supported by or requiring a waste audit statement | 46% | Red |
| 1.2 Recycling of Waste | LACW: 54% (2012/13) | LACW: at least 57% by 2016 61% by 2021 64% by 2026 64% by 2031 | Failure to reach a recycling target by a margin of 5% points | 53.1% | Red |
| 1.2 Recycling of Waste | CIW: 55% (2009) | CIW: at least 58% by 2016 60% by 2021 62% by 2026 64% by 2031 | CIW: No data available | Gray | |
| 1.2 Recycling of Waste | CDEW: 87% (2010) | CDEW: at least 88% by 2016 89% by 2021 89% by 2026 90% by 2031 | CDEW: No data available | Gray | |
| 1.3: Energy Recovery from Waste | LACW: 0% (2012/13) CIW: 12% (2009) | LACW: up to 31% by 2016 39% by 2021 36% by 2026 36% by 2031 | Failure to reach an energy recovery target for LACW or CIW by a margin of 5% points | 43.5% | Green |
| 1.3: Energy Recovery from Waste | CIW: up to 18% by 2016 40% by 2021 38% by 2026 36% by 2031 | CIW: no data available | Gray | ||
| 1.4: Disposal of Waste | LACW: 46% (2012/13) CIW: 33% (2009) CDEW: 13% (2010) | LACW: up to 12% by 2016 5% by 2021 5% by 2026 5% by 2031 | A level of disposal of waste that is 5% points above the target | 3.5% | Green |
| 1.4: Disposal of Waste | CIW: up to 24% by 2016 5% by 2021 5% by 2026 5% by 2031 | CIW: No data available | Gray | ||
| 1.4: Disposal of Waste | CDEW: up to 12% by 2016 11% by 2021 11% by 2026 10% by 2031 | CDEW: No data available | Gray | ||
| 1.5: Growth in Waste | LACW: 0.04% 2011/12 to 2012/13 (no reliable data for CIW and CDEW) | No target | An increase in the rate of growth of LACW above 5% for two consecutive years | -7.5% | Gray |
2.1.2 As in previous years since the adoption of the Devon Waste Plan, Indicator 1.1 has failed to meet the 100% target and the result is below the 75% review trigger. Whilst disappointing, this result is an increase since the adoption of the Devon Waste Plan. 70% of applications that contained Waste Audit Statements were achieved through a planning condition on the permission. DCC were consulted on 29% of all applications in which 65% resulted in Waste Audit Statement conditions being requested. This is a major improvement from last year, as in 2021-22, DCC was only consulted on 6% of all major district applications. Since December 2019, weekly lists of district planning applications are checked and where required (as per Policy W4: Waste Prevention), a request for a waste audit statement is submitted accordingly. The statement is then either provided as part of the application process or conditioned to be provided at a later date, (reserved matters if an outline application or pre-commencement if a full application). This approach has so far ensured that the requirements of Policy W4 are better implemented in future and as such it is not considered necessary to update the policy.
2.1.3 With regard to the recycling rate of LACW it has decreased by 1% since last year’s report, the target has not been met and the result has exceeded the 5% trigger margin. The Devon Waste Plan provides policies encourages re-use and recycling and encourages development to take into account recycling requirements. Recycling also relies on collection arrangements and people’s behaviour, both of which fall outside of the remit of the Plan. There is still capacity within Devon’s recycling network and so there is no need for more facilities at this moment in time.
2.1.4 As within previous years, up to date data for CIW and CDEW is not available and therefore it has not been possible to report on elements of indicators 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
2.2 Objective 2: Meeting our Capacity Needs
2.2.1 This objective seeks to ensure that Devon has sufficient waste management capacity to manage the waste it produces in a sustainable manner in accordance with the waste hierarchy. It should be noted that some sites handle both non-hazardous and inert waste. For these sites, facilities have been grouped into the category which is relevant to the majority of their waste.
| Indicator | Baseline | Target | Trigger for Review of the Plan/Policy | 2022/23 Result | RAG Monitoring Status |
| 2.1 Capacity of operational waste management facilities | Non-Hazardous recycling: 2.16 million tonnes (2013) | Non-hazardous recycling: at least 2016: 490,000 tonnes 2021: 560,000 tonnes 2026: 625,000 tonnes 2031: 690,000 tonnes | Non-hazardous recycling: Current operational capacity is less than target figure | 1.3 million tonnes | Green |
| 2.1 Capacity of operational waste management facilities | Inert recycling: 1.52 million tonnes (2013) | Inert recycling: at least 2016: 912,000 tonnes 2021: 810,000 tonnes 2026: 720,000 tonnes 2031: 640,000 tonnes | Inert recycling: Current operational capacity is less than target figure | 1.24 million tonnes | Green |
| 2.1 Capacity of operational waste management facilities | Non-hazardous energy recovery: 92,800 | Non-hazardous energy recovery: up to 2016: 154,000 tonnes 2021: 356,000 tonnes 2026: 361,000 tonnes 2031: 377,000 tonnes | Non-hazardous energy recovery: Current operational capacity is less than 75% of target figure | 241,000 tonnes | Green |
| 2.2 Capacity of permitted non-operational energy recovery facilities within Devon | Non-hazardous energy recovery: 215,000 tonnes (2013) | N/A | Capacity to be considered in review of indicator 2.1 | 113,600 tonnes | Gray |
| 2.3: Permitted capacity available at Devon’s landfill sites | Non-hazardous (including SNRHW): 2.89 millions m3 | Non-hazardous (including SNRHW): 2018: 0.71 million m3 2019: 1.81 million m3 2020: 1.70 million m3 2021: 1.60 million m3 2022: 1.50 million m3 | Immediate review of Plan required if capacity falls below target | Non-Hazardous: 0.83 million m3 | Green |
| 2.3: Permitted capacity available at Devon’s landfill sites | Inert: 2.68 million m3 | Inert: 2018: 1.92 million m3 2019: 1.81 million m3 2020: 1.70 million m3 2021: 1.60 million m3 2022: 1.50 million m3 | Inert: 1.302 million m3 | Red | |
| 2.4 Proportion of Devon’s waste managed in the Plan area | Non-hazardous waste: 62% (2011) | Non-hazardous waste: 2016: at least 68% 2021: at least 73% 2026: at least 79% 2031: at least 85% | Failure to reach a target by a margin of 5% points | 82% | Green |
| 2.4 Proportion of Devon’s waste managed in the Plan area | Hazardous Waste: 28.7% (2011) | Hazardous waste: at least 30% from 2016 to 2031 | 28% | Amber |
2.2.2 The results for indicator 2.1 show that there is capacity at all types of operational waste management facilities.
2.2.3 Indicator 2.3, in regard to permitted non-hazardous capacity, has increased since last year’s result. Although the result is higher than the 2022 target, the overall decrease since 2013 shows the need for non-hazardous waste disposal is declining (as anticipated in the Devon Waste Plan.)
2.2.4 Indicator 2.3 also shows that the permitted operational inert landfill capacity available has reduced from last year by approximately 43,000 tonnes. This figure is related to sites that are operational, however, when considering the non-operational capacity that is permitted, there would be an increase of 0.935 million cubic metres. A detailed examination on inert waste landfill capacity has been carried out by the Waste Planning Authority.
2.2.5 In addition, the Council has received applications regarding potential inert landfill sites. As such it is considered that Policy W7 provides an effective framework to support the positive determination of planning applications for waste disposal and therefore it is not necessary to update the policy at this time.
2.2.6 The result for non-hazardous waste in relation to indicator 2.4 has compared to last year’s results of 76% which exceeds the target and therefore it is considered that the distance waste is transported has been minimised which is in line with the Plan. The result for hazardous waste has decreased compared to last year’s result of 34% which means the monitoring target has not been met but it is within the trigger margin so will continue to be monitored.
2.3 Objective 3: Climate Change
2.3.1 This objective seeks to tackle climate change by reducing the carbon footprint of waste management, encouraging the substitution of raw materials by re-use and recycled waste, enabling waste management to contribute to delivery of low carbon energy and ensuring that waste management facilities are resilient to the effects of climate change and improve Devon’s capacity to adapt to those effects.
| Indicator | Baseline | Target | Trigger for Review of the Plan/Policy | 2022/23 Result | RAG Monitoring Status |
| 3.1 Energy capacity for energy recovery facilities (including landfill gas) (classed by type of energy, e.g. heat, electricity) | 20MW electricity (2013) | No target as level of energy is dependent on the capacity of energy recovery facilities developed | N/A | 26.16MW | Gray |
| 3.2: Efficiency of operational energy recovery facilities (including measurement for each energy recovery facility of input waste and energy content, input energy and efficiency of the energy recovery process) | N/A | 40% efficiency from 2018 | Failure to achieve 35% from 2018 | Unknown | Gray |
| 3.3: Number of planning applications determined contrary to the Environment Agency’s advice on flood risk | 0 (2012/13) | 0 | One planning application | No applications were determined contrary to the Environment Agency’s advice | Green |
| 3.4: Inclusion of energy efficiency measures and use of low-carbon energy in planning applications for waste management facilities | N/A | No specific target as delivery will be dependent on the forms of waste Management facility delivered | N/A – applications will be monitored for delivery of measures | 71% of relevant applications included energy efficiency measures or use of low- carbon energy | Gray |
| 3.5: Proportion of non-hazardous waste disposed of through landfill | 38.4% (2011) | Up to: 20% by 2016 5% by 2021 5% by 2026 5% by 2031 | A level of disposal of waste that is 5 % points above the target | 12% | Red |
2.3.2 Regarding the indicators relevant to this objective, Indicator 3.5 has not met the target set out in the Plan, the percentage now exceeds the trigger for a review of the plan/policy for a second year in a row. This is still a minor increase compared to 2020/21 result of 11% and will continue to be monitored. No update is considered necessary at this stage.
2.3.3 The result for Indicator 3.2 is unknown due to lack of data. The results for Indicator 3.3. showed that the Environment Agency did not object to any of the proposals. Finally, whilst no target is included for Indicator 3.4, the result of 71% of applications including energy efficiency measures or using low-carbon energy is an improvement compared to last year’s result of 0%. For many applications the County Council is now requiring a ‘Climate Change Statement’ which has assisted in improving the outcome for this indicator.
2.4 Objective 4: Supporting Devon’s Communities and Businesses
2.4.1 This objective seeks to ensure that Devon’s communities and businesses are not negatively affected by waste management proposals.
| Indicator | Baseline | Target | Trigger for Review of the Plan/Policy | 2022/23 Result | RAG Monitoring Status |
| 4.1: The number and % of proposals where cumulative impact on amenity or quality of life is a reason for refusal | N/A | No specific target as performance will be dependent on the type of applications submitted | N/A | No application refused during this monitoring period | Gray |
| 4.2: Change in extent of public rights of way network attributable to waste development | N/A | No net loss | Any loss in extent not offset by equivalent provision | No applications impacted a pubright of way. | Green |
2.4.2 The results for these indicators are positive demonstrating applications were determined in a way which supported the achievement of Objective 4.
2.5 Objective 5: Conserving and Enhancing Devon’s Environment
2.5.1 This objective seeks to ensure that waste development within Devon is accommodated whilst ensuring the conservation and, where possible, enhancement of the Environment.
| Indicator | Baseline | Target | Trigger for Review of the Plan/Policy | 2022/23 Result | RAG Monitoring Status |
| 5.1: Planning permissions thaprovide for biodiversity enhancement | N/A | No specific target as delivery will be dependent on the forms of waste management facility delivered | N/A – applications will be monitored for delivery of measures | 1 out of the 6 relevant applications provided biodiversity enhancement. | Gray |
| 5.2: Change in area and condition of designated and county nature conservation and geological sites caused by waste development | N/A | No net loss of area or deterioration in condition | One planning permission failing to meet target | No applications resulted in an adverse change to designated wildlife geological sites. | Green |
| 5.3: Change in area, type and condition of Devon BAP habitats caused by waste development | N/A | No net loss of area or deterioration in condition | One planning permission failing to meet target | No planning permissions resulted in a change in area, type of condition of Devon BAP habitats | Green |
| 5.4: Planning permissions tharesult in the lossof, or harm to, assets of heritage value | N/A | No significant adverse impact | One planning permission | No planning permissions resulted in the loss of, or harm to, assets of heritage value | Green |
| 5.5: Planning permissions fowaste development having a significant landscape impact on an AONB or National Park | N/A | No significant adverse impact | One planning permission | No planning permissions had a significant landscapeimpact on an AONB or National Park | Green |
| 5.6: Planning permissions for new waste development on previouslydeveloped land | N/A | 50% of permissions for the development of new sites | Less than 25% of permissions for new sites | 100% of planning permissions resulted in new waste development on previously developed land | Green |
| 5.7: Area of best and most versatile agricultural land lost to waste development | N/A | No loss | One planning permission | No permissions led to the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land | Green |
| 5.8: Number of pollution incidents recorded by the Environment Agency for permitted waste sites | N/A | No increase in annual number of incidents | 10% increase in annual number of incidents | 0 Category 1 (Major Impact) incident 1 Category 2 (Significant Impact) incident | Green |
| 5.9: The number of waste planning applications incorporating Sustainable Drainage Systems | N/A | 50% of permissions for the development of new sites | Less than 25% of permissions for new Sites | 80% of applications for new sites incorporated Sustainable Drainage Systems. | Green |
2.5.2 Indicator 5.2 showed that one application was located within a Strategic Nature Area. However, it is considered that the location of the site is within a built environment and the proposal would have little additional impact on the designation. Another application site proposal was part in a Strategic Nature Area and an Unconfirmed Wildlife Site. However, it was considered the proposal would not have any adverse change to the county nature conservation and geological sites.
2.5.3 Indicator 5.3 showed that one out of the ten applications, was located within a BAP however, as an extension to an existing site, it was considered that the proposal would not impact the BAP. Furthermore,
2.5.4 Indicator 5.5 showed that one application site was within an AONB. However, it was considered that appropriate landscape mitigation measures were to be put in place.
2.5.5 Indicator 5.9 showed that 80% of applications incorporated SuDS into their proposals. This is an increase from last year’s result of 67%. This indicates that a review of this policy is not required.
2.5.6 Overall, the results for the indicators relating to Objective 5 are very positive, with all meeting targets set out in the Plan. This indicates that the development management policies set out in the Waste Plan are performing well and that waste development is not having a negative impact upon Devon’s designated sites.
2.6 Objective 6: Transportation of Waste
2.6.1 The transportation of waste and its impact is often a key concern for local communities. This is because of the potentially negative effect it can have upon the environment in terms of congestion, pollution and safety. Policy W17 of the Waste Plan seeks to address these issues, in addition to minimising the distances waste is transported while maximising opportunities for transportation via sustainable modes.
| Indicator | Baseline | Target | Trigger for Review of the Plan/Policy | 2022/23 Result | RAG Monitoring Status |
| 6.1: Planning permissions that accord with highways advice | None | 100% | 5% of planning applications in one year not according with highways advice | 100% of the permissions accord with highways advice. | Green |
| 6.2: Transportation of waste by rail or water | None | N/A as dependent on location of future waste development in relation to transportation infrastructure | The proportion of waste transported by rail or water will be monitored | None | Gray |
2.6.2 The result for Indicators 6.1 is positive with the target being met. Regarding Indicator 6.2, whilst a more sustainable option, transportation of waste by rail or water is often not a practical or cost-effective solution for waste management companies.
3. Duty to cooperate
3.0.1 The importance of working with our neighbours has been strengthened through the Localism Act and the introduction of the Duty to Cooperate. This Duty places a requirement for local authorities to work together on planning issues, including the development of planning policy documents. This ensures the effectiveness and deliverability of plans regarding strategic cross boundary matters.
3.0.2 Activities undertaken by Devon County Council in line with the Duty to Cooperate during the period of this Monitoring Report are summarised within this section.
3.1 Waste Planning
3.1.1 Devon County Council is part of the South West Waste Technical Advisory Body (SWWTAB), which comprises planning policy officers from waste planning authorities in the south west region, playing a key role in fulfilling the duty to cooperate. These meetings usually take place at least twice annually. For this monitoring period there was one meeting held in September 2022.
3.1.2 During this time a particular focus for the group has been to continue to consider the adoption of a regionally agreed approach when undertaking waste needs assessments, with recent methods from elsewhere across the country considered to inform a potential approach. In principle a regional approach is supported by the group as it would standardise methods used to estimate waste arisings when preparing Waste Plans. The Council has also engaged in the South East Waste Planning Advisory Group on this topic to understand their approach to a standardised method and to learn from the examination processes some of the member councils have been experiencing.
3.1.3 The group has agreed to update a joint paper previously prepared on the capacity available in the region for energy recovery and landfill and produce a similar paper on recycling capacity in the south west. This work provides a strategic joined up approach to data analysis which will assist in plan preparation and the consideration of cross boundary waste movements across the region.
3.1.4 Finally, the County Council will continue to respond to formal Waste Plan consultations undertaken by neighbouring Waste Planning Authorities.
3.2 District Council Local Plans
3.2.1 Devon County Council participates extensively in the preparation of Local Plans by Devon’s district councils, and in Plans prepared by adjoining unitary and national park authorities, reflecting its roles as minerals and waste planning authority, highway authority and infrastructure provider. This participation includes ensuring that these Local Plans avoid constraining mineral resources and operations and waste management capacity
4. Key findings and actions required
4.1 Summary
4.1.1 The results indicate that the majority of monitoring targets were being met in 2022/23. This is particularly true for the indicators relating to Objective 4, Supporting Devon’s Communities and Businesses), Objective 5 (Conserving and Enhancing Devon’s Environment) and Objective 6 (Transportation of Waste) with all indicators relating to these objectives meeting or exceeding their targets. This indicates that applications are being determined in accordance with advice from internal and statutory consultees and also that waste development is not having a negative impact upon Devon’s designated sites.
4.1.2 This year marked a clear step change in the amount of LACW that is being disposed to landfill (from 4.4% the previous year to 3.5%) and this was coupled with a marked increase in the amount being managed through energy recovery (from 41.4% the previous year to 43.5%). The capacity of waste management facilities in the county for non-hazardous recycling, inert recycling, energy recovery and non-hazardous disposal also all met their targets during 2022/23 which is a positive outcome.
4.2 Areas for Improvement
4.2.1 Three indicators were identified as having missed targets with the results being outside the review trigger margins. These were:
- Indicator 1.1 Waste Audit Statements.
- Indicator 1.2 Recycling of Waste (LACW).
- Indicator 3.5 Proportion of non-hazardous waste disposed of through landfill.
4.2.2 These issues have been discussed within this report with the justification for why it is not necessary to update the policies at this time has been set out.
4.2.3 Poor data availability has once again meant it has not been possible to report on a number of indicators, particularly in relation to CIW and CDEW. This issue was also highlighted as part of the Review of the Waste Plan undertaken in 2020, with new methods being considered to address this issue in the future.
Appendix 1: Schedule of waste planning applications determined in 2022/23
| Application Reference | Development | Site | Decision Date | Decision |
| DCC/4286/2021 | Variation of Condition 1 (temporary permission) of planning permission DCC/4209/2020 for the temporary use of a portable cabin for 1 year, as a welfare annex to provide safe social distancing for employees to take breaks | Kenbury Wood Landfill Site, Old Dawlish Road, Kennford, EX6 7XD | 04.04.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4236/2021 | To extend a commercial building used to sort waste | Feathercourt, Road from Chapel Cross Cottage to Little Gulliver Bridge, Chilsworthy, EX22 7BG | 05.04.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4300/2022 | Erection of an open fronted building to cover and enlarge existing open bays for waste storage and recycling purposes | Axe Skip Hire Limited, Gammons Hill Yard, Gammons Hill, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RA | 13.07.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4250/2021 | Variation of conditions 3(d), 4 and 31 imposed upon planning permission approved under App Ref: DCC/4038/2018. | SX 595, 552, Challonsleigh Farm, Smithaleigh, PL7 5AX | 18.07.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4315/2022 | Removal of condition 1 and variation of conditions 3, 4 & 5 of planning permission DCC/4167/2020 for change of use from a bale distribution centre and storage centre to treatment consisting of manual sorting, separation, screening, baling, shredding, crushing or compaction of waste into different components for storage, disposal or recovery and updated site layout plan | Devon Contract Waste, Thorverton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FS | 27.09.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4319/2022 | The proposed extraction of material from a section of landscape and acoustic bund and reconstruction of it using material already stored on the site and backfilling some of the excavated material once screened (application for Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development). | Strashleigh Hams Tip, On Slip To A38T Westbound To Plymouth, Lee Mill, Devon, PL21 9JP | 29.09.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4310/2022 | Construction of a new public Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on redundant landfill site | Crowndale HWRC, Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JR | 24.11.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4255/2021 | Variation of condition 15 of planning permission 07/00955/2006 to permit fixed wash plant or machinery for inert recycling operations | Hill Barton Business Park, Exeter, EX5 1SD | 07.12.22 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4324/2022 | Variation of condition 23 of DCC/4250/2021 to increase time limit from 6 months to 24 months for works to south eastern boundary | DDE (SW) Ltd, Challonsleigh Farm, Land South of Devon Expressway, Smithaleigh, PL7 5FJ | 22.02.23 | Conditional Approval |
| DCC/4325/2022 | Relocate existing generator and install transformer kiosk and switch gear kiosk (retrospective) | Kenbury Wood Waste Transfer Station, Road To Westfield, Kennford, Devon, EX6 7XD | 13.03.23 | Conditional Approval |
Appendix 2: Glossary of terms and abbreviations
Commercial and Industrial Waste (CIW)
Waste which is produced during commercial and industrial activities and which is collected from business premises.
Construction, Demolition and Excavation Waste (CDEW)
Waste generated during construction, demolition and excavation processes which includes masonry, wood, soil, rubble and surplus building materials.
Energy Recovery
The recovery of energy in the form of power, heat and/or fuels from waste materials using biological or thermal treatment.
Environment Agency (EA)
A departmental body of Defra with the principal aims of protecting and improving the environment and promoting sustainable development. The EA is responsible for regulating activities to manage pollution, water and air quality, and also grants environmental permits for waste management activities and collects data on waste management.
Local Authority Collected Waste (LACW)
Waste collected and disposed of by Local Authorities. This includes waste from households, some businesses and waste taken to the County Council Household Waste Recycling Centres. This was formerly known as Municipal Solid Waste.