Work on the withdrawn Waste Core Strategy for Worcestershire (2007/2008)

The Council previously submitted a "Waste Core Strategy: Regulation 28 Submission Document and Proposals Map" to the Secretary of State in January 2007.  However, following advice from the Planning Inspectorate and in anticipation of emerging government guidance it was clear that it would not be found "sound".

On 21st February 2008 the Secretary of State issued a letter directing the Council to withdraw that document and the preparatory work supporting it.  

Withdrawal of the Waste Core Strategy Regulation 28 Statement and Proposal Map

The County Council submitted its Waste Core Strategy (WCS) for independent examination by the Secretary of State in January 2007. The Council prepared its WCS in accordance with national policy and ongoing advice from the Government Office for the West Midlands.

Following advice from the Planning Inspectorate, on 28th June 2007 the council asked the Secretary of State to direct that the WCS should be withdrawn. On 21st February 2008, she agreed and the Council has now done so. A copy of the Secretary of State's letter of direction is attached below as prescribed under Regulation 22(2)(b)(ii).

• Waste Core Strategy Withdrawal Letter (PDF 343KB) .

A copy of the statutory notice prescribed under regulation 37 and of a letter sent to everyone who was notified of the withdrawal and all those who made representations on the Preferred Options Report, Submission Document, Proposals Map or Sustainability Appraisal are included below.

• Public Notice required under Regulation 37(a) and (b) that the Waste Core Strategy Regulation 2 Submission Document and Proposals Map have been withdrawn, as published in the County's principal newspapers. (PDF 22KB) .
• Letter required under Regulation 37(c) and 37(2)(a) informing bodies notified of the Waste Core Strategy Regulation 28 Submission Document and sent to all persons who made representations upon it or the Preferred Options Report or Sustainability Appraisal. (PDF 29KB) .