Why are we contacting you?
As part of Suffolk’s waste management plans for the next 15 years, SITA UK Ltd have applied to build an Energy from Waste (EfW) plant at Great Blakenham. EfW plants require both planning permission from the local authority (Suffolk County Council) and an Environmental Permit from us to be in place before the plant can start operating. The Environmental Permit would contain specific conditions and emission limits that must be complied with while the plant is operating.
Our role is to consider the environmental impacts the plant could have on human health, air, water, land, habitats and species of animals and plants. We also look at noise levels, energy efficiency and the sustainability of the plant.
What are we telling you about?
We want to explain what will happen and how you can be involved during the consultation and decision making process.
What will we be doing?
We will be holding a drop-in surgery in Great Blakenham Village Hall on Thursday 13 January 2011 between 2pm and 6:30pm. Our staff and planning staff from Suffolk County Council will be in attendance to discuss the proposals with you and explain our roles in permitting and regulating this type of plant and the planning issues.
When will this happen?
The usual consultation period on this type of permit is 28 days which will begin from 13 January. We will advertise the start of the consultation period on our website and in the local newspaper.
How can you get involved or get in touch?
We have now received the application for the Environmental Permit from SITA. At the drop-in you are will be able to see the full application and make comments to us on the day.
You will also be able to make an appointment to view a copy of the permit application at our Ipswich office:
Iceni House, Cobham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9JD. Tel: 08708 506 506
Further copies will be available at:
Mid Suffolk District Council offices, 131 High Street, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8DL. Tel: 0845 606 6067
Needham Market Library, School Street, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8BB. Tel: 01449 720 780
Ipswich County Library, Reference Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE. Tel: 01473 583 705
Comments on the application should be sent to our National Permitting Service in Sheffield at either the postal or E-mail address below.
Contact details
In the New Year you will be able to view the permit application No: EA/EPR/WP3438HZ/A001 at:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/library/consultations/65546.aspx
Please send any comments to:
PSC - EP Team, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, S9 4WF
Or by email to:
December 2010