Further Representations on the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework
Earlier this year we made a number of representations to Cumbria County Council on behalf of a number of clients all seeking the inclusion of sites within the emerging Site Allocations Polices and Proposals Map. On the whole the sites we have promoted have been included within the site allocations documents. There have been a couple of sites, however, which have not been included. We have submitted further representations to the planning authority today, which have supported the County Council's decision to include the sites we have sought. We have also provided a detailed case for the inclusion of the sites that were previously not included. The Site Allocations Policies and Proposals Map will be subject to a further round of consultation in December.
Labels: Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework, The Site Allocations Policies and Proposals Map
Planning Permissions Granted at Hespin Wood
At the end of 2008 and in early 2009 we submitted two planning applications on behalf of Cumbria Waste Management Ltd for two developments at their Hespin Wood site. The first of these applications sought planning permission for a Materials Recovery Facility aimed at diverting waste away from the waste stream going for disposal by landfill by providing an opportunity for further sorting waste to remove recyclable materials. It was anticipated that this facility could process up to 40,000 tonnes per annum. The second application was for the relocation of the Secondary Aggregates Production Facility. The relocation of this facility is required to vacate the site for the development of one of a new Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant. The planning applications for both the Materials Recovery Facility and the Secondary Aggregates Production Facility were approved today.
Labels: application, Approval, Cumbria Waste Management Ltd, Hespin Wood, landfill, Materials Recovery Facility, planning permission, recycling
Stephenson Halliday Exhibiting at BWEA Conference
Stephenson Halliday will be exhibiting at the BWEA's 31st annual conference, the UK's leading renewable energy event. The conference and exhibition will take place over 20-22 October 2009 at ACC Liverpool. Three days of conference sessions will address policy, development and technical aspects of UK onshore and offshore wind energy, wave and tidal energy and small wind systems. Over 180 companies will exhibit at the event and Stephenson Halliday can be found at Stand 87.
Labels: BWEA, conference, event, renewable energy, tidal energy, wave energy, wind energy
Bishopwood and Woodlane Wind Farms
Withernwick Wind Farm Public Inquiry: Consent Granted
Further Planning Permissions Granted at Overby
At the end of 2008 we secured planning permissions for two extensions to Overby Quarry, operated by Thomas Armstrong Ltd, giving combined additional reserves of 4.5 million tonnes. The permissions were subject to conditions requiring the completion of off-site road works in advance of the commencement of sand extraction operations within these extension areas. In January this year we submitted two planning applications to allow the commencement of sand extraction operation in advance of completing all of the off-site road works. Those applications were approved today.
Labels: Approval, extension, Overby Quarry, planning application, planning permission, Thomas Armstrong Ltd
Submission of Planning Application and Minerals and Waste Development Framework Representation for Cardewmires Quarry on behalf of Tarmac Ltd
The application for the continued operation of Cardewmires Quarry to 2026 was submitted today. The current planning permission for the operation of the quarry expires at the end of this year, but some 1.7 million tonnes of reserve have yet to be extracted. Tarmac Ltd appointed Stephenson Halliday last year to prepare a planning application and accompanying Environmental Statement to secure the continued operation of the site to allow extraction of all the remaining reserves. We now look forward to working with Cumbria County Council to secure the expeditious handling of the application.
Earlier this year we made representations to Cumbria County Council to include within the site allocations of the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework an area to the south of the existing quarry. The submission seeks the allocation of this 23 Ha area as a preferred site for future sand and gravel extraction.
Labels: Cardewmires Quarry, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework, planning application, quarry, Tarmac Ltd, Westnewton Wind Farm Environmental Statement
Litter Cage and Temporary Transfer Station at Distington Landfill: Permission Granted
Planning permission has been granted for the proposed Litter Cage and Temporary Transfer Station at the Distington Landfill Site in West Cumbria. The planning team at Stephenson Halliday Ltd worked closely with Cumbria Waste Management Ltd to develop an acceptable scheme. The facility will allow higher operating standards over the remaining life of the landfill and provide a temporary facility for waste transfer whilst a long term transfer facility is being developed. Stephenson Halliday Ltd is assisting CWM Ltd in its search for suitable sites for this facility.
Labels: Cumbria Waste Management Ltd, CWM Ltd, Distington, Distington Landfill, landfill, Litter Cage, planning permission, Temporary Transfer Station
Kiln Pit Hill Public Inquiry: Consent Granted
Bishopwood and Woodlane Wind Farms
A Public Exhibition will be held for the Woodlane Wind Farm on Wednesday 14th January at Haddlesey Church Community Hall in Chapel Haddlesey and for the Bishopwood Wind Farm on Friday 16th at The Owl Hotel, Hambleton. There will be representatives from North Energy and Prowind on hand at the exhibitions open between 1.30 to 8pm. A brief description of the proposal along with photomontages from several local viewpoints will be illustrated.
Labels: Bishopwood Wind Farm, North Energy, proposal, Prowind, Public Exhibition, Windfarms, Woodlane Wind Farm
