A Bill to introduce a presumption against planning applications for new landfill sites liable to cause odorous emissions in built-up areas; to set limits for odorous emissions from landfill sites; to make provision for the payment of compensation by site operators to local residents when emissions exceed those limits; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
5 May 2021
The Landfill Sites (Odorous Emissions) Bill aims to curb odour problems from landfill sites by creating a planning presumption against new sites in built-up areas where odours could be caused. It also sets odour emission limits, and allows compensation to local residents when those limits are exceeded, along with related provisions for enforcement and administration.
The bill is at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
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