The Reuse, Recycle and Waste Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) sets out guidance for developers on how waste management should be addressed in proposals for new residential and mixed-use development. The SPD covers the entire borough and aims to re-examine and improve the way in which waste is produced and managed.

The SPD supports the implementation of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan policies on waste and recycling management by providing guidance on the implementation of effective waste management systems in a high-density setting. This overall strategic objective is to improve management of resources, including significant targets on levels of recycling, food waste, and use of landfill.

Preparation of a draft document was carried out between September 2020 and February 2021. Public consultation was then carried out during February-March 2021. A wide range of community groups, residents, industry professionals and other stakeholders engaged with the SPD and made formal responses as part of the consultation process. These responses have been reviewed and implemented where necessary.

It is now necessary to adopt the Reuse, Recycle and Waste SPD to enable the implementation of this guidance in development proposals. This will ensure that new residential developments implement best practice recycling and waste management systems in line with corporate and Council objectives and the development Plan (Local Plan and London Plan).