In 2015, the west London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames along with the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) published a Joint Waste Plan (known as the West London Waste Plan 2015) which set out a planning strategy for the management of waste across West London.
These 7 West London Waste Planning Authorities have now commenced the review of the West London Waste Plan to ensure that it remains up to date and continues to provide a sound and effective planning strategy for waste management in accordance with national policy, the London Plan, and local priorities.
It is a statutory requirement to produce an up-to-date waste plan. Once adopted, the updated West London Waste Plan will replace the 2015 version of the West London Waste Plan. It will set out the planning strategy for waste management in the plan area up to 2041 and will include policies to be used when assessing planning applications that relate to waste management. It also identifies sites proposed to be safeguarded for waste use.
The consultation
The first consultation relating to the updated West London Waste Plan (known formally as the ‘Regulation 18 Draft Updated West London Waste Plan’) is now underway.
Please note: Ealing Council is hosting the consultation portal web page.
There are different ways you can find out more and get involved in this consultation. Please visit the dedicated consultation webpage in order to:
- learn more about what a waste plan is
- see the consultation documents
- find out more about planned consultation events
- understand how you can submit your comments.
The updated West London Waste Plan document and supporting documents are also publicly available for inspection at venues across West London. For more details, please visit the consultation portal.
If you would like to view the documents in-person, they are available at the following venues:
Consultation sessions
To ensure everyone has a chance to ask questions and share feedback, we've arranged in-person and online consultation sessions.
Online meetings
- Tuesday 16 December, 12.30 to 1.30pm
- Wednesday 21 January 2026, 5 to 6pm
Please email wlwasteplan@ealing.gov.uk to request the meeting invite.
In-person meeting
- Tuesday 13 January 2026, miday to 5.30pm at Uxbridge Library
Please note: All online meetings will be recorded and uploaded to the consultation host page.
Have your say
View the consultation documents and find out how you can get involved. This consultation closes on Thursday 5 February.
If you or anyone you know would like a paper copy of this form, email customerengagement@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277038.
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