Additional Information Required in Support of a Proposal

14.15 The operation of waste management facilities can generate noise, dust, litter and odour nuisance. The movement of heavy goods vehicles to and from sites can increase the impact and controls are needed to ensure that safety and amenity are not compromised. To ensure that the impact of waste management sites is fully assessed, details in support of the proposal will be required as set out in the following Policy:-

Policy WM 2

Information Required with Applications for Waste Management Facilities

Proposals for waste management facilities will be required to provide the following details:-
  1. information on the carrying out of waste handling and processing activities within a building or appropriate means of enclosure;
  2. means of access, vehicle manoeuvring and car parking;
  3. the potential of the site to be served using alternative means of transport other than road vehicles;
  4. screening and landscaping;
  5. mobile and fixed plant and machinery;
  6. proposed throughput of waste material;
  7. duration of the development;
  8. site drainage and measures to protect the water environment;
  9. measures to prevent the impact on amenity in terms of noise, dust, vibration, fumes, odour, vermin and litter;
  10. measures to control and monitor leachate and landfill gas during and after the development, where appropriate;
  11. proposals for the restoration of the site; and
  12. proposals for the recovery of energy, where appropriate, are adopted.

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