Natural Resources and Waste Development Plan Document (part of the LDF)

As part of the Local Development Framework a Natural Resources and Waste Development Plan Document is being prepared which aims to “highlight how Leeds’ natural resources will be managed for the good of the economy while minimising the impacts on the environment and reducing wastage. Specifically the plan is intended to contain detailed policies on the management of a number of issues that might include the following:

- Household and commercial waste.
- Mineral resources.
- Water resources and flooding issues
- Energy and climate change
- Air quality
- Contaminated land”

I have received a letter to raise awareness of the work being undertaken and provide us with an opportunity to be involved in early discussions surrounding the key issues of this plan. We are asked what our thoughts are on the following key areas:

- What are the major issues associated with waste management and how can the forthcoming challenging landfill [reduction] targets be met?

- How can we best use our mineral resources?

- What issues associated with climate change and flooding would you like to see considered within the plan?

- What are the main issues we should be taking on board when considering the regeneration of contaminated land?

- Are their any other issues you would like to be included in a Natural Resources Development Plan Document?

Your comments will be helpful to inform preparation of an ‘issues and alternative options’ paper. All comments need to be presented in a written format. Contact details are for enquiries and submitting comments:

Andrew Walters

Jacobs UK Ltd

1 City Walk

Leeds

LS11 9DX

andrew.walters@jacobs.com

t: 0795 613 4516

f: 0113 389 1389

Please use the comments section of this blog to post comments that might help others to formulate their responses.