10 June 2009 · Council of Ministers
Sita Waste (Iom) Ltd, Energy From Waste Plant, Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 1jh
The proposal involved erecting a modest steel-framed building, approximately 7.65m x 12.8m in plan with a ridge height of 12.65m sloping to 10.9m, attached to the western elevation of the existing Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at Richmond Hill, Braddan.
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The proposal accorded with the site's incineration zoning under the Braddan (Middle Farm) Planning Scheme Order 1998, creating an expectation of permission under GP2 subject to criteria on design, ame…
General Policy 2
Requires developments in zoned areas to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, form, design; not adversely affect amenity, character, traffic or road safety. Officer/inspector assessed the extension's modest scale, matching materials, hidden position and functional design as fully respecting the principal building's architecture without compromising amenity or traffic, meeting criteria (b),(g),(i) clearly.
Waste Policy 1
Permits waste management installations where there is acknowledged need per Waste Strategy, no unacceptable impacts on amenity/traffic/environment, and requires EIA. Inspector found self-evident need for APCR handling efficiency in established EfW plant; no adverse impacts anticipated; EIA unnecessary due to small scale and insignificant effects, despite policy mention.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of the notice
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing Nos 04 revT1; 1245-01 and 1245-02 date stamped 17 February 2009
no objection to the proposal
no objection, subject to appropriate conditions being applied
Braddan Parish Commissioners had no objection to the application. Manx Electricity Authority expressed interest and requested a condition for contact due to nearby cables. An individual objected citing departmental interest and called-in process.
Key concern: Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners had no objection to the following planning applications:; - PA09 00249 - SITA (UK) Ltd - Erection of a steel framed extension - EFWP Richmond Hill
Manx Electricity Authority
Conditional No ObjectionThere are Underground Cables/Overhead Lines present in the area indicated in you Planning Application. Please contact our Network Operations Department, Manx Electricity Authority, (Tel. 687687) to discuss working practices around Cables and Overhead Lines which may be required to be diverted before any work can be carried out on site.
Conditions requested: a condition of planning be that the applicant must contact the Authority; Contact the M.E.A. for Electrical Site Safety 5 documents before any work is carried out on site; All work to be carried out with reference to Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes HS(G)47 & GS6
The original planning application 09/00249/B was for erection of a steel framed extension to store hazardous APCR at the existing Energy from Waste plant. The document is an inspector's report recommending permission, with no refusal noted; the planning authority supported the proposal and found it compliant with policies. The appellant argued the extension would improve efficiency, reduce vehicle movements, and align with waste management strategies. The inspector assessed compliance with site zoning, GP2, and WP1, finding the design respected the principal building, no adverse impacts on amenity or traffic, and no need for EIA. No objections from interested parties. The inspector recommended granting permission with conditions on commencement and drawings.
Precedent Value
This sets precedent that minor extensions to established zoned facilities like EfW plants are permissible without full EIA if low environmental impact, emphasising design respect for landmark structures and efficiency benefits in waste management.
Inspector: David Ward
