We are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Mary Campbell BA (hons) BTP MRTPI who joined us on 1 February as a Technical Director (Planning). Previously, she has worked with Entec UK Ltd, Northumberland and Derbyshire County Councils, and the University of Newcastle. Mary has worked on a wide range of complex EIA developments including surface mines, aggregates quarries and waste management facilities as well as various infrastructure and regeneration projects. Most recently she was part of the advisor team guiding the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership through the procurement of waste management facilities in the sub-region for the next 25 years.
Mary’s appointment represents an expansion in our EIA coordination and minerals and waste planning capability to meet our growing workload in these sectors.
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Monday, 14 February 2011
Planning Consent for Mars Petcare Single Turbine Scheme
Planning Permission was granted on appeal on the 6th September 2010 for a single wind turbine (126.5m to blade tip) at the Mars Complementary Petcare Factory. The turbine will be located adjacent to the M62 near Batley within the Oakwell Industrial Park and it is envisaged that construction will commence in Summer 2011. Stephenson Halliday carried out the Landscape and Visual Appraisal for the proposed development which formed part of the Environmental Report and planning application co-ordinated by Wind Direct.
The main issues and focus of the appeal concentrated on ‘the effect of the proposal on (1) the character and appearance of the surrounding area and (2) the living conditions of local residents as a result of visual impact and any noise and disturbance.’ In addition driver distraction and shadow flicker were also addressed.
In summary the Planning Inspector recognised that the proposed turbine would be much taller than anything in its immediate context and would affect the way the site and surroundings would be perceived from close range and more distant locations. The Inspector did not consider the turbine harmful and concluded that it would appear as ‘a functional piece of infrastructure which would relate to the nature and size of the buildings and uses surrounding it’. The Planning Inspector also concluded that the visual impact of the proposal would not be overbearing or dominant as a result of the relatively significant degree of separation from residential areas and the nature of the visual effects, experienced in the context of other elements including buildings and pylons.
Please click the link below to view the Appeal Decision in full:
Mars Petcare Birstall Appeal Decision
Planning Permission was granted on appeal on the 6th September 2010 for a single wind turbine (126.5m to blade tip) at the Mars Complementary Petcare Factory. The turbine will be located adjacent to the M62 near Batley within the Oakwell Industrial Park and it is envisaged that construction will commence in Summer 2011. Stephenson Halliday carried out the Landscape and Visual Appraisal for the proposed development which formed part of the Environmental Report and planning application co-ordinated by Wind Direct.
The main issues and focus of the appeal concentrated on ‘the effect of the proposal on (1) the character and appearance of the surrounding area and (2) the living conditions of local residents as a result of visual impact and any noise and disturbance.’ In addition driver distraction and shadow flicker were also addressed.
In summary the Planning Inspector recognised that the proposed turbine would be much taller than anything in its immediate context and would affect the way the site and surroundings would be perceived from close range and more distant locations. The Inspector did not consider the turbine harmful and concluded that it would appear as ‘a functional piece of infrastructure which would relate to the nature and size of the buildings and uses surrounding it’. The Planning Inspector also concluded that the visual impact of the proposal would not be overbearing or dominant as a result of the relatively significant degree of separation from residential areas and the nature of the visual effects, experienced in the context of other elements including buildings and pylons.
Please click the link below to view the Appeal Decision in full:
Mars Petcare Birstall Appeal Decision
Planning Consent for Eye Airfield Wind Energy Scheme
Planning Permission has been granted by Mid Suffolk District Council for two 2.5MW wind turbines on the Airfield Industrial Estate, near Eye. The project was developed by Wind Direct and the Roy Humphrey Group. Stephenson Halliday prepared the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment for the Environmental Statement submitted as part of the planning application.
The planning application was presented to the Development Committee with recommendation for approval. The Committee concurred with the planning officers’ opinion that the majority of impacts would not be unacceptable adverse and any adverse impacts would be outweighed by the sustainability benefits of the development. On this basis, the proposed development was compatible with the requirements of PPS22: Renewable Energy and broadly accorded with the requirements of other policies and the Development Plan. It is envisaged that construction will commence in Spring 2011.
Please click the link below to view the Decision Notice in full:
Eye Airfield Wind Energy Scheme Decision Notice
Planning Permission has been granted by Mid Suffolk District Council for two 2.5MW wind turbines on the Airfield Industrial Estate, near Eye. The project was developed by Wind Direct and the Roy Humphrey Group. Stephenson Halliday prepared the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment for the Environmental Statement submitted as part of the planning application.
The planning application was presented to the Development Committee with recommendation for approval. The Committee concurred with the planning officers’ opinion that the majority of impacts would not be unacceptable adverse and any adverse impacts would be outweighed by the sustainability benefits of the development. On this basis, the proposed development was compatible with the requirements of PPS22: Renewable Energy and broadly accorded with the requirements of other policies and the Development Plan. It is envisaged that construction will commence in Spring 2011.
Please click the link below to view the Decision Notice in full:
Eye Airfield Wind Energy Scheme Decision Notice
New Appointment - Technical Director
We are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Mary Campbell BA (hons) BTP MRTPI who joined us on 1 February as a Technical Director (Planning). Previously, she has worked with Entec UK Ltd, Northumberland and Derbyshire County Councils, and the University of Newcastle. Mary has worked on a wide range of complex EIA developments including surface mines, aggregates quarries and waste management facilities as well as various infrastructure and regeneration projects. Most recently she was part of the advisor team guiding the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership through the procurement of waste management facilities in the sub-region for the next 25 years.
Mary’s appointment represents an expansion in our EIA coordination and minerals and waste planning capability to meet our growing workload in these sectors.
We are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Mary Campbell BA (hons) BTP MRTPI who joined us on 1 February as a Technical Director (Planning). Previously, she has worked with Entec UK Ltd, Northumberland and Derbyshire County Councils, and the University of Newcastle. Mary has worked on a wide range of complex EIA developments including surface mines, aggregates quarries and waste management facilities as well as various infrastructure and regeneration projects. Most recently she was part of the advisor team guiding the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership through the procurement of waste management facilities in the sub-region for the next 25 years.
Mary’s appointment represents an expansion in our EIA coordination and minerals and waste planning capability to meet our growing workload in these sectors.
Friday, 4 February 2011
Westnewton Wind Farm Planning Consent
The Planning Inspectorate have announced today that planning permission has been granted for the Westnewton wind farm proposal in Cumbria. Stephenson Halliday were pleased to assist Broadview Energy Limited with preparation of the Landscape and Visual Assessment as part of the submitted Environmental Statement with supporting expert evidence at the Public Inquiry held in December 2010. A copy of the Decision notice is available at the following
link:
Westnewton Wind Farm Decision Notice
The Planning Inspectorate have announced today that planning permission has been granted for the Westnewton wind farm proposal in Cumbria. Stephenson Halliday were pleased to assist Broadview Energy Limited with preparation of the Landscape and Visual Assessment as part of the submitted Environmental Statement with supporting expert evidence at the Public Inquiry held in December 2010. A copy of the Decision notice is available at the following
link:
Westnewton Wind Farm Decision Notice
Friday, 29 October 2010
Enforcement Notices found to be nullities at Sea View Farm
Stephenson Halliday Ltd has been supporting Anthony Crean QC in opposing three enforcement notices served upon our clients D Morgan plc. The Enforcement Notices alleged that our clients had deposited waste on areas outside that with planning permission and had exceeded the approved levels within the area with planning permission. Our planning team has been working with Anthony Crean QC of No.5 Chambers on the issues of nullity and invalidity of the enforcement notices. A preliminary hearing on these issues was held earlier this month. A letter from the Planning Inspectorate, issued yesterday, indicates that the Inspector concurs with our view that the notices are nullities and so have no effect. The formal decision and costs decision are expected shortly.
Stephenson Halliday Ltd has been supporting Anthony Crean QC in opposing three enforcement notices served upon our clients D Morgan plc. The Enforcement Notices alleged that our clients had deposited waste on areas outside that with planning permission and had exceeded the approved levels within the area with planning permission. Our planning team has been working with Anthony Crean QC of No.5 Chambers on the issues of nullity and invalidity of the enforcement notices. A preliminary hearing on these issues was held earlier this month. A letter from the Planning Inspectorate, issued yesterday, indicates that the Inspector concurs with our view that the notices are nullities and so have no effect. The formal decision and costs decision are expected shortly.
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Extension to Waste Transfer Facility at Kingmoor Works: Application Submitted
Stephenson Halliday Ltd has submitted a planning application to extend the Waste Transfer Facility at Kingmoor Works on behalf of Cumbria Waste Recycling. The site at Kingmoor has been operating since the early 1990’s and its throughput has grown reflecting both Government’s aims for waste management and the public’s enthusiasm for recycling. The extension is needed to provide a much more efficient layout which should reduce traffic manoeuvring within the site, increase the speed of delivery of loads and improve safety on the site. Looking to the future, the extension would also help the facility cater for the anticipated further increase in throughput as additional recycling initiatives come into effect. We look forward to assisting Cumbria Waste Recycling in this post submission phase to secure planning permission for this development. A decision on the planning application is expected later this year.
Stephenson Halliday Ltd has submitted a planning application to extend the Waste Transfer Facility at Kingmoor Works on behalf of Cumbria Waste Recycling. The site at Kingmoor has been operating since the early 1990’s and its throughput has grown reflecting both Government’s aims for waste management and the public’s enthusiasm for recycling. The extension is needed to provide a much more efficient layout which should reduce traffic manoeuvring within the site, increase the speed of delivery of loads and improve safety on the site. Looking to the future, the extension would also help the facility cater for the anticipated further increase in throughput as additional recycling initiatives come into effect. We look forward to assisting Cumbria Waste Recycling in this post submission phase to secure planning permission for this development. A decision on the planning application is expected later this year.
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