26 March 2010 · Council of Ministers
Wrights Pit North Landfill Off, Cranstal Road, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bs
The proposal sought to extend existing landfill operations at Wrights Pit North, a former sand and gravel pit at Point of Ayre, by 5 years to December 2014 with restoration by December 2015, importing approximately 2000 tonnes per annum of mixed inert construction and demolition wastes into the western cell (Cell 1).
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There is a demonstrated need for continued inert waste and asbestos disposal in public interest, as budget restrictions delayed prior restoration and no alternatives available immediately; previous in…
General Policy 2
Requires development respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design/landscaping, no adverse landscape/amenity/highway effects. Officer assessed proposal fits disturbed site, low-key operations screened, restoration integrates with heathland.
Waste Policy 1
Permits landfill if need per Waste Strategy, no unacceptable amenity/landscape/traffic/ecology/hydro impacts, phased restoration. Officer confirmed need for residuals, low volumes screened, permeable cap, monitoring mitigate risks.
Approved plans
Permission relates to completion of landfilling and restoration as shown in specified drawings.
Time limit
Landfilling until 31 December 2014 plus 1 year restoration to 31 December 2015; remove plant/fencing after.
Capping
Cap with sand/gravel layers for drainage/gas emission as landfill progresses.
Restoration scheme
Restore per approved scheme/phasing.
Highway protection
No water/contaminants to highway via wheels.
Compliance
Carry out per approved plans/statement/EIA.
Fencing
Retain boundary fences until approved removal.
Drainage
No water/mud to highway.
Restoration levels
Landform/contours per specified drawings.
Waste types
No household waste or incinerator bottom ash.
Protected species
Notify DAFF if frogs/lizards found.
Recommend approval subject to 11 conditions; need justified, reduced traffic acceptable, restoration compliant, no significant impacts
