Environmental information for developers
Within this section you will find details on:
- Planning and noise;
- Waste management;
- Land contamination;
- Air quality;
Planning and noise
Technical guidance – which aims to provide help and advice to noise in a planning context to encourage good acoustic design. It outlines what is expected, current guidance and policy details with the aspiration that new developments achieve the highest possible standards without compromising the health and well being of people that live and work within the City of Manchester.
Applicants, developers and acoustic consultants are advised to read this document prior to submitting a planning application.
Waste management
The waste management strategy contains minimum standards for planners, architects, developers and property managers to assist in planning and designing systems for the storage and collection of refuse and for recycling facilities in domestic and commercial properties.
Land contamination
The Manchester area has had a long history of industrial activity and this has had an impact on the condition of much of the land, and on which some contamination may therefore be present. Further information can be found on contaminated land in Manchester.
The national planning policy framework advises that developments should minimise pollution and contaminated land should be remediated where appropriate. As a minimum a study should be undertaken, which will indicate if further site investigation data and/or remediation is required - see information for developers for further details.
Air quality
Technical guidance – which aims to provide help and advice regarding air quality issues in a planning context; it outlines the background to air quality in Manchester, what is expected and current guidance. Applicants, developers and consultants are advised to read this document prior to submitting a planning application.