Comment

Representation ID: 29243

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Environment Agency

The hierarchy of locations for development seems reasonable. We would suggest that surrounding land use is just as relevant as the development site itself. Expanding existing sites as well as development of new sites could present a host of problems in relation to off-site effects if in proximity to residential or other sensitive receptors – specifically in relation to amenity (dust, noise, odour) and impact of any incidents such as fire.
Please also note our comments below under ‘Development adjacent to regulated sites’ for additional information.

This section references minimising the impact of climate change. Does this include imposing a requirement for waste management developments to have plans for preventing impacts from materials held on their sites in the event of a flood or other extreme weather incident?
Under point 13D of the policy it states ‘For new or expanded hazardous waste management sites, it should be demonstrated that it could be processed at an existing facility within the district….’

Should this be read could NOT be processed at an existing facility.