Perfume Factory phase 2, Acton - London - Greater London Authority

74 The sustainability report makes reference to water conservation and –efficiency but more
information is needed to clarify which methods are actually committed to in the scheme.
Waste strategy
75 The Environmental Statement states that during construction waste production should be
minimised and unwanted materials should be recycled or disposed of in a way that is environmental
good practice. There is no mention of specific recycling targets set as a minimum for contractors
and no mention of the specific minimisation of hazardous materials or minimisation of material
being sent to landfill. There needs to be a commitment to these objectives.
76 There is no commitment to reclaim or reuse materials generated on site; to reuse materials
generated at another site; or to reuse materials from nearby developments where they cannot be
reused.
77 There is a commitment to provide internal and external recycling facilities for both the
offices and the residential areas but the statement in the Sustainability Statement should be
prefixed by ‘sufficient’ and accompanied with actual proposed volumes. Consideration will also
need to be given to the separation of organic food waste in both the residential buildings and the
office buildings, particularly where canteen facilities are to be included. This is a very important
waste stream in the delivery of the requirements of the Landfill Directive.
78 This statement from the sustainability report must be changed to read: “disposal of waste
will be in line with environmental good practice”. In addition, the waste hierarchy (Reduce, reuse,
recycle/compost, recover energy and, lastly, landfill) must be followed when deciding on the
appropriate treatment method for each waste stream.
79 Clarification is sought on the likelihood of any hazardous waste arising from the site. The
consideration of factors for final destination of hazardous wastes arising is welcomed but there is a
need to secure and/or identify suitable facilities for the management of hazardous waste given the
new restrictions which severely limit the landfilling of such wastes. A robust waste management
strategy can establish waste minimization and on site management.
80 The Mayor’s Municipal Waste Management Strategy and the London Plan state that waste
should be dealt with as near to the source of origin as possible. This is not currently reflected in
the proposal.
81 Where recyclables and waste cannot be managed on site, sustainable transport such as river
and rail should be investigated. Where river and rail cannot be utilised, where transportation by
road is the only option, then the distances travelled must be minimised and the use of alternative
fuelled vehicles should be considered.
Local planning authority’s position
82 Ealing Council officers have not yet indicated how they will recommend the scheme to
Ealing Council Planning Committee.
Legal considerations
83 Under the arrangements set out in article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of
London) Order 2000 the Mayor has an opportunity to make representations to Ealing Council at
this stage. If the Council subsequently resolves to grant planning permission, it must allow the
Mayor an opportunity to decide whether to direct it to refuse planning permission. There is no
obligation at this present stage for the Mayor to indicate his intentions regarding a possible
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