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SEPA's PLANNING ROLE
8. SEPA, whose role is explained more fully in PAN 51: Planning, Environmental Protection and Regulation, performs waste planning, regulatory and enforcement functions and is also a statutory consultee on development proposals. Under the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, SEPA is likely to be a key agency with a duty to co-operate with planning authorities in the preparation of development plans. Although SEPA's statutory role in relation to development plans is independent of Scottish Ministers, SEPA and the Executive share common objectives through the National Waste Plan.
9. The purpose of statutory consultation with SEPA on waste management development proposals is to indicate whether development is likely to be capable of being consented in the context of the National Waste Strategy, National Waste Plan and Area Waste Plans. To avoid overlap with planning conditions, SEPA will, when consulted, offer advice on matters relevant to planning and those reserved for permitting or licensing.
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