CLAY CROSS ORIGINAL PROPOSAL original proposal Responding to Stakeholders on original proposal Site Plan for Previous Proposal As part of the original combined gasification and anaerobic digestion proposal, a consultation process was carried out in 2011 with a number of stakeholders, including Clay Cross Parish Council, North East Derbyshire County Council, Clay Cross Community Partnership and the local community via an Open Day held in October 2011. A number of local concerns were raised at the Open Day, most significantly, smells associated with the anaerobic digestion component, and traffic generation with waste deliveries. In response to this, the anaerobic digestion plant has now been removed from the scheme, and the loss compensated with increased gasification output. The control of vehicular movement to minimise disturbance will also be a key factor in the design and modus operandi of the plant, which must be viewed in the context of what the current permissions and licenses permit. Considerable time has been spent reworking the scheme to ensure it is financially viable with the anaerobic digestion element removed. At the same time, the Kedco emphasis has been on the commissioning of the Newry plant and funding of the Enfield plant. Lessons learned in Newry and Enfield will be transferred to the Clay Cross project. Funding has been secured for the Enfield project, which is expected to commence construction in 2014. Further consultation with key stakeholders is on-going and will form a key component of preapplication work as part of this scheme. Proposed view of original proposal looking north along Bridge Street Proposed view of original proposal looking west along Bridge Street
ABOUT THE PROJECT company profiles This proposal is a result of a partnership between two organisations involved in the Waste and Renewable Energy industries: Falcon Waste Development Land has been established to develop high profile waste opportunities through the acquisition of strategically located sites. Falcon is part of the Larkfleet group of companies which benefits from a wide range of renewable expertise. Kedco plc is a renewable energy portfolio developer and operator whose business strategy is to identify, develop, build, own and operate renewable energy electricity and heat generation plants in the UK and Ireland. The Company possesses significant knowledge of renewable energy markets and project development, finance & delivery. A SPV, Clay Cross Biomass Limited, has been established to develop this project. Subject to the granting of the appropriate planning consents, this will enable the development of a state of the art, high profile Energy Recovery Facility. Project Viability The financial viability of the Clay Cross project has been established through some of the projects already implemented by Kedco, such as the Newry and Enfield. The project is estimated to have a pre-development and capital cost of 40-45 million. Annual revenue from the facility is projected to be in the region of 12 million. This comprises revenue from the sale of electricity and through support from the UK Government s scheme for renewable energy (ROC s). Annual Operating and Maintenance costs are anticipated to be in the region of 5 million. The main cost is the 80,000 tonnes per annum of feedstock required for the process; additional costs include rent and rates, salaries, maintenance and waste disposal. Other Successful Projects Newry, Northern Ireland This project, utilising gasification technology and gas engines, has been developed through Newry Biomass Limited, a 50/50 joint venture between Kedco plc and FBD. The project cost 14.7m to construct which was provided through a combination of shareholder equity and a project finance loan from Ulster Bank Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland plc. The first 2MW gasifier line was commissioned in Sept 2012 and the second 2MW gasifier line will be commissioned during 2014. Enfield, London This project, utilising gasification technology and a steam turbine, has been developed through Enfield Biomass Limited, which is 100% owned by Kedco plc. Over 2m has been invested in the project to date, which is located on a 1.4 hectare site in Enfield, London. This project is fully consented having received planning permission and an Environmental Permit; has secured a connection to the local electricity distribution network and discussions are ongoing with a number of potential large blue chip off takers for the thermal energy which will be generated by the project. Construction is expected to commence in early 2014. Tarbolton, Ayr Falcon Waste has successfully obtained planning permission from the Local Planning Authority for an autoclave / Material Recovery Facility, with an annual throughput of 100,000 tonnes of waste and a 1.6MW AD Plant to process the organic fraction of this waste. The company is also looking at the feasibility of developing an Energy Recovery Facility on the site, utilising RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) as the feedstock for a gasification based CHP facility. Newry, Northern Ireland Enfield, London Wymeswold Solar Farm Wymeswold Solar Farm Lark Energy, another Larkfleet Group company, has been built and successfully connected and commissioned the UK s largest solar farm at the site of a former World War II airfield in Leicestershire. The 34MWp solar project at Wymeswold Airfield was developed by Lark Energy and the landowner Prestwold Estates. The project consisting of some 130,000 solar panels positioned on land between the old runways, and covers an area of c.150 acres.
about the site Site Location The site is situated within the northern industrial area of Clay Cross, extending to approximately 2.44 hectares in area, located on the northwestern side of Bridge Street. The site is largely un-surfaced, roughly rectangular in shape, with the boundaries being identified by concrete post and mesh fencing or in parts steel palisade fencing. The site has two separate vehicular entrances onto Bridge Street, being at the south-eastern and north-eastern frontages of the site. Condition of the land The land largely comprises made ground, known to be contaminated in parts. The contaminants include colliery spoil, construction, industrial and waste. The potential for pollution by these contaminants is increased due to the possibility of leachates. There is also a risk of collapse due to its mining history and the presence of a shaft. Studies reveal that the ground needs to be properly compacted and that due to the discovery of household waste on site, there is also the potential for methane discharge. Special construction techniques will need to be introduced. The steep northern boundary is heavily wooded. ABOUT THE SITE Previous Uses Historically, the site was used for mining, and the storage of spoil from mining activities. Investigation has shown that there is a mine shaft on the land. More recently in the 1970s the site was used as a refuse tip. The previous uses include a scrap yard and a sorting facility for dry recyclable materials. The previous site occupiers, Ward Recycling Ltd., sub-leased approximately 2 acres of the site from Falcon Waste Development Land Co. Ltd for a period of six years for recycling paper, packaging, glass bottles and aluminium cans (Blue Bin Collections). Currently Approved Uses In October 2001 JW Thompson & Sons were successful in being granted full planning permission by Derbyshire County Council for a waste processing and recycling centre to process 75,000 tonnes per year of various commercial and domestic waste streams in a new purpose built 2,000m 2 building. In October 2004 Cutts Recycling Ltd were also granted planning approval and a license from the Environment Agency to use a 2 acre section of the site for the importation of paper, packaging, glass bottles and plastics to be recycled for reuse. Planning consent also exists for use of the site as a recycling facility and Household Waste Recycling Centre. In addition planning was also granted for a Community Amenity facility on this site to take in a further 20,000 tonnes of inert, paper and green waste materials. Why we chose this site The proposed site is a former landfill which already has planning permission for a waste treatment facility. The existing planning permission for a waste facility allows for vehicular movements to handle c. 95,000 tonnes of material per annum. The current proposal is to handle only 80,000 tonnes of material, so the number of vehicle movements to and from site will actually reduce. The site is in close proximity to the M1 Motorway, for ease of access for feedstock delivery. There is a good grid connection infrastructure. There are potential outlets for thermal energy nearby, including existing businesses and homes and the potential housing development adjoining the site.
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW technology overview Gasification The proposal will generate electricity from a gasification process, which uses heat, pressure and steam to convert a solid fuel (in this case, waste wood only) directly into a syngas composed primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Gasification differs from incineration in that it involves only the partial oxidation of a substance. This means that oxygen is added but the amounts are not sufficient to allow the fuel to be completely oxidised and full combustion to occur. Gasification is considered as one of the key new technologies that should be developed in order to improve waste management and increase the supply of renewable and decentralised energy, which are essential to combat climate change. Gasification of wood is a proven and reliable technology that has been used all over the world. It offers a number of advantages over direct combustion of the fuel because it translates approximately 80% of the chemical energy present in the biomass feedstock into chemical energy during the gas phase without the production of harmful by-products. The resulting syngas can be utilised in a range of applications, including steam boilers and gas engines for conversion to electricity and heat, with potentially increased efficiency. Gasification Process 1 Fuel is delivered into the reception hall and then loaded onto a walking floor consisting of a series of heavy duty in-feed rakes. 2 The fuel is then transferred to a metering bin via a series of enclosed augers and conveyor belts. 3 The metering bin is designed to provide short term fuel storage and to deliver a steady rate of fuel to the gasifier. 4 The feedstock is bottom-fed through the fuel feed cone. A constant fuel pile height is maintained in the gasifier over the entire operating range. 5 As fuel enters the gasifier, it moves through progressive stages of drying, pyrolysis (chemical change brought about through heat), gasification and reduction to ash. The process is maintained by simultaneous control of combustion air and fuel feed rate. 6 As partially processed fuel passes to the outer cone, it is reduced to noncombustible ash. 7 The fuel is converted into synthetic syngas that can be used like natural gas and exits the gasifier at 260 370 C. 8 The syngas will be combusted in a close coupled oxidizer. 9 Heat produced from combusting the syngas is transferred to a water circuit in a steam boiler to raise steam. Exhaust gas from the boiler then flows to an economiser which recovers further energy into the water circuit. 10 Steam originating in the steam generator will pass to the steam turbine. As it expands, energy is extracted by rotating the turbine which drives the generator to produce electricity. 11 The power generated at the site will be exported to the grid and satisfy all the parasitic loads required for the site i.e. the site will normally be a net exporter of power. 12 Filters remove particulate prior to flue gases being discharged via a stack 7 5 12 8 9 1 2 3 6 10 11 Inputs The primary input for the facility is the feedstock required to run the plant. The development will be able to process up to 80,000 tonnes per annum of construction and demolition (C&D) wood waste currently being sent to landfill. The facility will include a feedstock preparation station where the wood will be chipped, screened and sorted; then sent via conveyor belts to the Gasifier. Feedstock processing is completely automated and will take place within the fully enclosed building, thus ensuring that dust and noise nuisance is kept to a minimum. Deliveries will take place during normal working hours, typically from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday. This equates to an average of only 2 deliveries every hour. Outputs The project partners have a strong commitment to make the best possible use of the outputs produced and are exploring available opportunities. The primary output from the proposed facility is electrical energy. The facility, when running at full capacity will be able to generate up to 12MW of electrical energy. A fraction of these outputs, typically 10%, will be required for operating the facility itself, but a significant amount, c 10MW, will still be available for export to the national grid. The secondary output from the proposed facility is thermal energy, with up to 3MW of thermal energy being produced by the proposed facility. This heat, in the form of hot water or steam, which could be made available to local businesses, industry and homes as a heat source. With the average UK dwelling consuming 20,111kwh of heat energy per year, this proposed facility will produce enough thermal energy to heat the equivalent of nearly 1,200 homes. The other usable output of the gasification facility is an ash/char material. The applicants will actively look for markets prior to commissioning of the site. Possible uses for this material would be as aggregate in low grade concrete production or as a land capping for landfill / land reclamation. The amount of output material would be approximately 4,000 tonnes per annum (5% of input material). With the average UK household electricity consumption currently at 4,400kwh per year, this facility has the capacity to export enough electrical energy (80,000MWh) for the equivalent of over 18,000 homes.
BUILDING DESIGN building design The proposed design will accommodate all uses related to the process within one single building. In order to achieve this, a large building is necessary. The proposed building will be large in scale, measuring 105m in length, 71m in width and 16m in height at its apex (12.8m to eaves), in the form of a double apex. In terms of materials and colour, although the building will appear largely as a warehouse, it will be built to a high standard and in keeping with the surrounding buildings. The walls and roof will comprise profile sheeting, coloured to suit the preferences of the LPA. This will help ensure the building forms an appropriate built edge to the settlement. The external areas will consist of hard standing (for transport access and manoeuvring) and will include a weighbridge and office; and landscaped areas. The perimeter will be fenced and landscaped to increase the attractiveness of the development in the area. There will be an approx. 30m high flue. The height of the flue will be determined by air quality assessments to ensure that recognised emission limits can be achieved. Clay Cross Biomass continue to work closely with the Local Authority and the Environment Agency to agree the preferred height for the flue. Design Factors A number of factors have been taken into consideration to inform this important aspect of the project. Meet the functional need The building needs to accommodate a central feedstock delivery, sorting and storage area, which in turn will supply the Gasifiers and steam turbines. Segregated vehicular access is also required for feedstock deliveries and staff/visitor parking. An external sub-station, and other plant equipment, is also required; and potentially external water storage for fire fighting purposes. Meet/manage risks associated with the site Due to the previous landfill use, pile foundations and vented raft will be required to reduce the risk of subsidence and methane gas build up. The known mine shaft will need to be located, excavated, grouted and capped to make it safe. Measures will also be required to reduce risk of leachates from contaminated soil entering the adjacent stream, therefore helping to rejuvenate and regenerate what is industrial land. Respect/improve on surrounding buildings and uses The building needs to reflect the building scale, design and massing of neighbouring uses. A large extension was recently constructed on the adjacent site to the south, and while the land to the north of the site is currently open, it comprises land associated with the former Biwater site, which has planning permission for industrial development Need to reduce external nuisance The intention is to ensure that all waste is received, treated and handled within the building, which will result in a low noise, low dust and odourless site operation, ensuring the activity has minimal impact on any neighbouring properties (residential, industrial or commercial). Clay Cross Biomass have based the design of the plant on the experience of other plants around the UK, which have successfully mitigated against external nuisances. Minimise visual prominence The building is visible on the northern approach along the Derby Road, but due to topography, this is restricted to views close to the town boundary. Views can also be taken when approaching up hill along Bridge Street in a southerly direction, but these are largely restricted to the eastern site frontage. Aspire to achieve high design standards In order to minimise its visual scale and bulk, it is proposed to position the building as close to the south west corner as possible, to ensure it has a noticeable set back from Bridge Street, and provide a complimentary building line with the neighbouring structure to the south, which will be reinforced by the curve on Bridge Street when travelling south. This will also reduce the profile of the building from the new residential area to the north east, although this boundary of the site is well wooded on a steep bank, which provides a strong screening belt.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS community benefits Specific benefits to Clay Cross include: There will be a range of employment opportunities including middle/ senior management, plant and equipment operators, manual operatives, administration and clerks. There would be approximately 30 direct employment opportunities together with many indirect opportunities such as HGV drivers, recyclable material sales etc; Creation of an apprenticeship scheme to provide practical vocational training for local youths and/or long term unemployed; Additional ancillary jobs in delivery and service industries; Potential for installation of district heating network to distribute thermal energy to local businesses and homes; Set up of Green Infrastructure Fund for Clay Cross which will provide grants for renewable / sustainable projects in the local area; The majority of the activities will be undertaken within new buildings, which will have a modern appearance and will greatly improve the look of the surrounding area; Reuse of any existing industrial site, which is currently idle, to develop a modern waste management facility; Removal of existing permissions/ licenses for potentially far more harmful open air uses and activities; Through land remediation, reducing the risk of contaminants escaping; Improvements will be made to the site boundary and overall site appearance; Diversion of material from landfill without having to leave the County; Implementation of local, regional and national waste and planning policies; Substantial investment into the local area and on-going business rates to the council; Opportunity for Clay Cross to become a reference plant for future development of Energy Recovery Facilities in the UK. Existing view looking west along Bridge Street Proposed view looking west along Bridge Street Environmental Benefits The environmental benefits associated with the project can be summarised as follows: All waste is treated and sanitised, removing risks of pollution; The treated waste has no obnoxious odours and is visually acceptable; All wastes are deposited, treated and handled within a fully enclosed building; Emissions are minimal due to the benign nature of the process; Achieves the requirements of the European Landfill Directive; Increases recycling percentages and considerably reduces the need for landfill, therefore extending the life of landfill facilities; Char from the gasification process can be used in a variety of ways; e.g. as an aggregate for concrete or landfill capping and as a compost additive. Carbon Savings The UK residential sector is responsible for 150 Mtonnes of CO2 annually, 25% of total CO2 emissions, with electricity consumption accounting for 64.5 Mtonnes (43%) of these emissions. The sale of 80,000 MWh per annum of renewable electricity produced by this facility will amount to a reduction in CO2 emissions of 56,800 Tonnes per year. (The carbon intensity of electricity generation for 2006 was 7,10gCO2 / kwh). The use of the heat energy produced from the site will also add a CO2 reduction, with the actual reduction dependant on the fuel that it substitutes. If oil is being replaced, there would be a CO2 reduction of 5904 tonnes (1 kwh of heat from oil produces 274g of CO2).
PLANNING POLICIES planning policies In addition to meeting a need for waste management facilities within Derbyshire, the proposed development would support the national and regional waste minimisation objectives through recycling. It would minimise the need for landfill and help to achieve landfill diversion targets. The proposal is to develop the site at Clay Cross as a strategic, sustainable and high profile waste treatment facility. The planning application would consider all effects of the development and address relevant planning policies, local and regional sustainability issues, including the proximity principle, waste recycling and recovery. Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires that planning applications are determined in accordance with the development plan, unless material considerations dictate otherwise. In relation to this proposal, the development plan comprises the following: The European Waste Strategy and enabling legislation The National Planning Policy Framework and retain Planning Policy Statements The Derby and Derbyshire Waste Local Plan The North East Derbyshire Local Plan 2001 2011 The North East Derbyshire Local Plan 2011 2031 (Consultation on emerging local strategy 2012) This proposal has been designed in accordance with the relevant advice and guidance contained within the with the above documents European Union Legislation The most relevant document is the EU Waste Strategy, the main objectives of which can be summarised as follows: To protect human health and the environment To minimise the production of waste To secure waste recovery by recycling, re-use or reclamation To establish an integrated network of waste facilities Article 3 of the Framework Directive on Waste, which is designed to achieve the objectives of the Waste Strategy, encourages the use of waste as a secondary source of energy The National Planning Policy Framework The NPPF, published in March 2012, states that local authorities taking decisions on waste applications should have regard to the NPPF so far as relevant. The section on meeting the challenges of climate change reinforces the importance of increasing the use and supply of renewable and low carbon energy, and to support proposals where impacts are (or can be made) acceptable. PPS 10 Planning for Sustainable Waste Management Notwithstanding the NPPF, PPS 10 remains in force until the national waste management plan for England is published. It adopts the approach of balancing benefits against impacts, and thus states that when waste planning authorities are determining planning applications, they should consider the wider environmental and economic benefits of sustainable waste management and he likely impact on the local environment and amenity, including visual intrusion, traffic and access, air emissions, odours, vermin, noise, litter and any potential land use conflict. Derby and Derbyshire Waste Local Plan The local plan, adopted in March 2005, sets out the authority s detailed land use policies and proposals for waste management facilities for the Derby and Derbyshire administrative area. Although the principles embodied in the Waste Local Plan are of relevance to the proposal insofar as the proposed power generation plant is to be fuelled by a product derived from waste, it is not, in itself, a waste disposal operation. Notwithstanding this, Chapter 7 of the Plan looks at developments for the recovery of value from waste. In this respect, the plan makes reference to the part gasification proposals can make in terms of renewable energy initiatives and the policy basis for assessing such proposals. The following policies are of relevance to this proposal: Policy W1a which requires waste related developments to be assessed against sustainability considerations, with one being the waste hierarchy. Policy W2 seeks to control movements of waste seeking to avoid any significant increase in the number or distance of waste related journeys Policy W5 seeks to protect any interests of environmental importance Policy W6 seeks to ensure that any development proposals do not result in pollution or related nuisances Policy W7 seeks to control waste development where it would have an adverse effect on landscape or visual impacts Policy W8 seeks to reduce the impact of the transport of waste where account is taken of the proposed access arrangements and road safety interests Policy W9 seeks to ensure no adverse impact on any other land use interest, which would be detrimental to social, economic activities or the interests of the community as a whole North East Derbyshire Local Plan 2001 2013 (Saved Policies) Policies GS1 Sustainable Development and CSU7 Renewable Energy are most relevant to this proposal. Policy GS1 reinforces the importance of proposals being located within development limits, using brown field opportunities, being accessible by public transport and protecting the built and natural environment. Policy CSU7 supports renewable energy proposals where the impacts are acceptable. North East Derbyshire Local Plan 2013 2030 (Consultation on emerging strategy 2012) This emerging document, which is based on the spatial portrait and the views of local people, identifies Clay Cross within a sub-area identified as The Transitional South for which there are a number of acknowledged challenges. The ones most relevant to this proposal in terms of providing a positive response include: Providing additional employment opportunities Securing the necessary regeneration benefits to the District Ensuring the District can prepare for and respond to the effects of climate change Securing the regeneration of the most deprived areas, providing jobs and improving skills are high priorities within the Transitional South. It is anticipated that these will be delivered through enabling policies in future iterations of the Plan. Existing view looking north along Bridge Street Proposed view looking north along Bridge Street
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS environmental impacts As part of the planning process a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment will be carried out. This assessment will address: Air Quality Consideration will be given to potential releases to the atmosphere from the process (via the flue stack) and the exhausts of HGV s visiting the facility. The assessment will include quantitative modelling of emissions from the stack and a range of receptors and have regard to recognised limits prescribed by the IED and EA. Ecology Consideration will be given to both the direct impacts upon ecological habitats through the loss of land to the development and the indirect impacts associated with the emissions to air. Preliminary studies show that there are few valuable ecological receptors (national or local sited of ecological importance) in the area and the site is already subject to a degree of disturbance through previous development. Heritage As with ecology above, consideration will be given to the direct impacts of potential damage to features of heritage interest within the site and the potential indirect impacts to heritage assets (listed buildings, scheduled monuments etc.) located off-site. The indirect impacts are closely related to the landscape and visual assessment Noise As for the consideration of Air Quality above, consideration will be given to noise generated by the proposed facility, both from the processes undertaken and HGV s delivering feedstock. The assessment will be quantitative in nature comparing predicted noise levels against those that exist currently. Landscape and Visual The assessment will be based on recognised guidance and will consider the potential visual and landscape impacts the development (namely the erection of a new building and associated flue stack) will have on the local area. The landscape impacts consider the potential change in character of the area, whilst visual impacts address the change in appearance of selected views. Unlike noise and air quality, the assessment is qualitative and relies on professional judgement of a qualified landscape architect. Transport A detailed assessment will be carried out to standards published by the Department for Transport. This assessment will look at the number of new HGV trips generated by the development, the main movements being an estimated 2 feedstock deliveries per hour, and relate these to traffic levels on the local roads to establish the likely change in flows. Particular regard is given to the morning and afternoon peak hours, looking at both junctions and the linking roads between these junctions. Consideration will also be given to highway safety and environmental intrusion. Water (flooding) The assessment will consider the water environment. Firstly, the potential for pollution of surface waters (streams, brooks or rivers) and ground waters will be assessed. In the main, suitable site design (hard surfacing and enclosure) can provide appropriate mitigation. The second part of the assessment will establish whether the development proposals can lead to an increase in the risk of off-site flooding. By having large areas of surfacing (roods or roadways) there is a risk of increasing surface water flow. This will need mitigating though the use of sustainable urban drainage systems, which will be part of the design.
FAQ frequently asked questions What is gasification? Gasification is a process that uses heat, pressure and steam to convert a solid fuel, e.g. wood, directly into syngas. The gas is used to drive a generator, producing renewable energy. Is gasification the same as incineration? No, gasification is considered an advanced thermal technology that utilises state of the art, modern techniques. Why this site? The site already has planning permission for waste management facilities and is already licensed to facilitate vehicular movements of 95,000t of material per annum. Where will the feedstock come from? The feedstock required by the facility will be sourced as much as possible from the local area. We intend to source all the feedstock from around the Derbyshire area. What other materials will be used? The only feedstock that will be used will be waste wood that has been graded for quality, processed to remove metals for recycling, and chipped. What will it look like? The entire facility will be contained within a new portal framed building, similar in appearance to other modern industrial buildings. This new building will completely enclose the processes, as the layout drawings indicate. Will the height of the flue have a significant visual impact? No, we will work closely with the Local Authorities and Environment Agency to keep the visual impact of the proposal to a minimum. The height of the flue will be determined by air quality assessments to ensure that recognised emission limits can be achieved. How much electricity will the site produce? The facility will have a combined export off site of approximately 80,000 MWh per annum - enough to power over 18,000 homes. Will there be any noise generated by the facility? All processing activity will be contained within fully enclosed buildings, which will be designed to minimize noise levels. As a result, noise at the site boundary will be minimal. This will be set out in the Environmental Statement. Will there be any smell? No, due to the enclosed nature of the buildings, there will be no smells from the facility. Delivery vehicles will be covered to ensure there will be no smell or dust nuisance associated with the delivery of feedstock, which in itself is not odorous. What smoke emissions will the facility have? There will be no smoke emissions from the facility. Any emissions to air from the facility will be low, due to the enclosed nature of the process, and any emissions will be regulated and maintained within limits set out by the Environment Agency and local planning regulations. What health risks are associated with gasification? Gasification is a proven and reliable process. We would not be issued with an Environmental Permit, and therefore would not be able to operate the facility, if there was an unacceptable risk to the environment or human health. Will the proposal create more traffic? No, on completion there would be a reduction in the number of traffic movements compared to the licensed activities on site. Feedstock delivery will only take place during normal working hours, and is estimated to equate to approximately 2 deliveries per hour. When do we envisage submitting a planning application? We intend to submit our planning application in early 2014. What will happen if planning permission is refused? Should planning permission for the proposed development be refused, the site owners, Falcon Waste, will proceed with the currently approved permissions for other waste handling facilities on the site. Project Timeline Lodge Application Permission Granted Begin Construction Plant Operational DESIGN CONSULTATION PLANNING CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION OPERATION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 The timings set out above are only indicative and may be subject to change as the project develops. Thank you for attending our Open Day today. We hope you have found the information presented here today informative and helpful. Please note that information, plans and other drawings displayed here today may be subject to change, mainly as a result of your comments, before we submit a planning application. All information is based on the experience of the project partners and is based on good practice; but could be subject to change based on future dialogue with the Local Authority and other stakeholders. If you have any queries, please contact a member of the project team in attendance here today, and please post your comments to our Comments Boards for discussion at our Workshops later this evening.