ENRMF Project Development description: The alteration of existing and the construction of new facilities for the recovery and disposal of hazardous waste and disposal of low level radioactive waste in Northamptonshire.
Augean PLC has submitted an application for the alteration of existing and the construction of new facilities for the recovery and disposal of hazardous wastes and the disposal of low level radioactive waste at East Northants Resource Management Facility. The development proposed in the applications is summarised below:
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Alteration of the operation of the soil treatment facility with an increase from the currently consented capacity of 100,000tpa to 150,000tpa of contaminated materials comprising predominantly hazardous wastes.
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The soil treatment facility to be consented includes the following activities:
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Construction of new landfill void for the disposal of hazardous wastes and low level radioactive waste with an activity of up to 200Bq/g at a direct input rate of up to 150,000tpa.
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The continuation of the filling with hazardous waste and low level radioactive waste of the landfill the subject of the extant planning consents.
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A maximum input rate to the site for all wastes of 250,000tpa.
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Extraction and stockpiling of clay and other suitable materials for engineering purposes and the exportation of some clay and other suitable materials for use in landfill engineering at the nearby Augean Thornhaugh Landfill Site and for sale.
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The phased restoration of the site to woodland and grassland for ecological benefit and public access following the completion of landfilling.
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Completion of soil treatment and landfilling by the end of 2026.
The application has been subject to Environmental Impact Assessments. These are studies about different aspects of the proposed development and how they affect the environment surrounding the site of development. The details of the application, environmental information, plans, maps and other documents are accessible via the Planning Inspectorate website.
The non-technical summary provides an easily accessible overview of the proposed development.
A hard copy version of the application documents may be inspected free of charge at ENRMF, Stamford Road, Kings Cliffe. PE8 6XX from 10.00 am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri. until the end of June. The documents can also be provided on request from consultation@augeanplc.com or by telephone: 01904 654989. A copying charge of £450 for the full suite of documents will apply for hard copies and £5 for an electronic copy on CD.
Further information relating to the ENRMF Project is presented on the following pages: