Casework
Waste planning applications, appeals, court cases and ombudsman reports
Recycling
Recycled aggregate storage approved retrospectively
Norfolk County Council has approved a retrospective application for the change of use of land in open countryside for the storage and processing of inert...
Quarry restoration using imported fill refused for harm to AONB
A proposal to restore Farley Quarry, Much Wenlock by placement of imported fill materials has been refused by Shropshire Council because of its impact...
Energy from waste
Access road approved for energy innovation park
North Northamptonshire Council has resolved to approve a replacement access road and new gatehouse at an energy innovation park at the former Chelveston...
Gasification plant approved at former colliery
Lancashire County Council has approved an application for the demolition of an existing building and construction and operation of an embedded waste fuel...
Composting
Organic recycler hails sustainability achievements
Eco Sustainable Solutions' (ESS) waste diversion activities prevented more than 89,000 tonnes of CO2e from entering the atmosphere last year, according...
Enforcement notice and lawful development certificate appeal dismissed
An inspector has dismissed appeals against an enforcement notice issued by London Borough of Bexley Council in respect of unauthorised deposit, storage...
Landfill
Time extension for landfill refused
Wakefield Council has refused to allow an additional two years to complete landfill operations at Welbeck landfill site after a decrease in the amount...
Golf course improvements using imported waste approved
Cumberland Council has approved plans to import inert waste material and soils for alterations to ground levels at Whitehaven Golf Club.
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Extension to soil storage at redevelopment site approved
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Essex council asked to endorse enforcement action for landraising
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Land owner prosecuted over dumped illegal waste
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City council seeks permit to treat rising leachate volumes
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Rural metal recycling facility complies with waste plan, inspector finds