29 May 2013 · Council of Ministers (accepted Inspector Alan Langton's recommendation)
Wrights Pit North Landfill Off, Cranstal Road, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bs
The proposal sought to extend time-limited planning permission for landfill operations at the former sand/gravel quarry site known as Wrights Pit North, allowing importation of up to 5,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of mixed inert and construction & demolition (C&D) wastes over five years until 31 December 2019, plus one y…
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The Inspector noted the site is not zoned for landfill under the 1982 Development Plan but indicated for mineral working, with a 'lengthy history of approvals for extraction followed by infilling' as …
General Policy 2
Requires development to accord with land-use zoning and Area Plan proposals. Site not allocated for waste (white land) but Inspector applied GP2 as relevant test alongside Waste Policy 1; site's extraction/landfill history deemed important material consideration outweighing zoning conflict in 'all the circumstances'.
Waste Policy 1
Permits landfill where need demonstrated per Waste Strategy, no unacceptable impacts (amenity, traffic, landscape, ecology etc), phased restoration, no alternatives. Proposal met criteria: acknowledged need for residuals (no alternatives, off-island unsustainable); low impacts; detailed restoration scheme; licensed waste types only.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the completion of land filling and restoration operations at Wrights Pit North as shown in the drawings and other information within the document Planning Application and Environmental Statement (SLR Ref 419-00189-000088) date stamped 19 December 2012.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted allows a further five years for the continuation of land filling operations until 31st December 2019 and a further one year to enable the restoration scheme to be completed by 31st December 2020. By that date, all equipment, plant buildings and fencing (subject to condition 7) shall be removed from the site and its locality, save for that required in connection with the on-going management of the approved scheme of restoration.
Capping and drainage
As the approved landfill progresses the site shall be capped with layers of selected sand and gravel, so as to provide a suitable substrate for the development of the proposed restoration scheme. Provision shall be made for the free drainage of rainfall and for the free emission of landfill gas.
Rabbit-proofing
Prior to any final restoration, measures to prevent the ingress of rabbits shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and those approved measures shall be implemented.
Restoration scheme
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, the site shall be restored in accordance with the scheme and phasing details set out in Section 3 of the Planning Application and Environmental Statement (SLR Ref 419-00189-000088) date stamped 19 December 2012.
Highway protection - wheel cleaning
No water or other contaminants shall be permitted to flow or be transferred by vehicle wheels on to the highway at the access to Wrights Pit North.
Approved plans compliance
Subject to the other conditions in this notice, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans WPN 1/1, WPN 2/1, WPN 2/2, WPN 2/3, WPN 3/1, WPN 3/2 and WPN 3/3 all bound into the Planning Application and Environmental Statement (SLR Ref 419-00189-000088) date stamped 19 December 2012.
Boundary fences
The boundary fences around the site shall be retained and shall be removed only following the written agreement of the Planning Authority.
Highway protection - drainage
No water or mud shall be permitted to drain from the site on to the highway.
Delivery hours
No deliveries shall be made to the site outside the times of Mondays to Fridays between 0930 hrs and 1530 hrs.
Landform/contours
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, the landform in each completed phase and surface restoration phase shall accord with the landform and contours shown in drawings WPN 3/1, WPN 3/2 and WPN 3/3.
Prohibited wastes
No household waste or incinerator bottom ash shall be deposited on the site.
Protected species
If at any time, frogs or lizards are found on the site, DAFF shall be notified and given time to advise.
traffic generated by this application is similar to previous applications and will not create an adverse traffic impact
Landfill vital for Island waste management; no alternatives; longstanding use; extension needed for problematic wastes and restoration; consistent with Waste Policy & Strategy
