The Minerals and Waste Development Scheme (MWDS) sets out the programme for preparing and monitoring the minerals and waste development documents.  It also briefly describes the documents that form the Minerals and Waste Development Framework (MWDF). 

The current Minerals and Waste Development Scheme was revised in February 2009 and came into effect on 6 March 2009.

You can read and download a copy of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme via the link below.

Current Document

Minerals and Waste Development Scheme - Revised - February 2009