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SEPA's PLANNING ROLE
6. SEPA performs waste planning and regulatory functions and is also a statutory consultee on development proposals. SEPA currently comments informally on development plans and powers proposed in the Planning Bill could lead to them being designated as a key agency with a statutory duty to engage in the preparation of development plans. Although SEPA's statutory role is independent of Scottish Ministers in structure plan approval and local plan adoption, SEPA and the Executive share common objectives through the National Waste Plan. Draft development plans should take account of the National Waste Plan and Area Waste Plans in order to expedite processing by SEPA and the Executive.
7. The purpose of statutory consultation with SEPA on waste development proposals is to indicate whether development is likely to be capable of being consented in the context of National Waste Plan and Area Waste Plan objectives. To avoid overlap with planning conditions, SEPA will, when consulted, offer advice on matters relevant to planning and those reserved for licensing.
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