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Do I need Planning Permission?

Waste Operations


Raising the Level of the land

Planning permission is required for the importation of waste materials to raise the existing ground levels.

Importation of waste

Planning permission is required for the importation of any waste onto either agricultural, or private land, types of waste could be green waste, household waste, paper, scrap metals, inert waste, construction waste, this list is not exhaustive.

Infilling and tipping of waste materials

Planning permission is required for the infilling of; e.g. disused railway cuttings, low levels of agricultural land, wet areas, this list is not exhaustive.

The storage, sorting, screening and composting of waste materials

Planning permission normally required for the storage, sorting and screening of imported waste, in any quantity, whether internally (buildings) or on the land.  For example, green waste, household waste, paper, scrap metals, inert waste, construction waste, this list is not exhaustive.

Storage and processing of scrap metals

Planning permission is required for the storage and dismantling of ‘End of Life Vehicles’ and all types of scrap metals.

If you would like further advise please contact the Planning Group on 0116 305 7043 or complete the following form and some will contact you Enquiry Form

further information

Contact: Planning Group
Telephone 0116 305 7326
Fax: 1006 305 7965
Last Updated:
22 August 2007
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