Somerset Waste Core Strategy 2028

The Somerset Waste Core Strategy was adopted in February 2013. It guides our approach to sustainable waste management in Somerset until 2028.

The strategy covers all forms of waste, including household, commercial, industrial and construction waste. It sets out the environmental and other criteria we use to assess planning applications for waste management facilities.

We have reviewed the Somerset Waste Core Strategy to assess whether it is still effective and meets current needs.

In April 2026, the Planning and Transport Policy Executive Sub-Committee considered the findings and agreed that work should start on preparing updated waste planning policies.

Read the Waste Planning Policy Review for the review, supporting evidence and information about what happens next.