Question 6.3

3 of 10 in Resources

Objective

To increase the proportion of locally reclaimed or recycled materials in used in the construction of roads, pavement, public spaces and carparks. Locally within this context describes materials sourced from within a 35 mile radius

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

What proportion of road construction materials is locally reclaimed or recycled material? See http://www.highways.gov.uk/aboutus/corpdocs/building_better_roads/02.htm for table showing Permitted uses of secondary aggregates in the Specification for Highway Works.

Targets and Justification

Best
> 30%
Good
25-30%
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Medium and Large developments.