The government is to publish suggested new guidance – proposals on both housing design standards and practice guidance on planning – which will require suitable provision to be made for proper waste storage in new homes. This will help avoid bins dominating residential streets or contributing to increased odour and roadside litter, and problems with rats, mice, flies and urban foxes.
The government is now looking for new homes to “design out” bin blight, so that bins are not seen from the front of the street. This could include covert storage units for residents’ bins, or simply ensuring there is space for bins to be stored in backyards so they are only taken out when necessary on bin collection day.
Please follow the link to find out more: New guidance to tackle unsightly bin clutter.
Source: WAMITAB