Agenda item

To consider an application for the Construction of a Local Authority Waste Transfer Station to undertake the sorting and baling of separately collected recyclable waste; to include the erection of the main recycling building, one depot building and storage bays; installation of vehicle wash and weighbridge, siting of generator, creation of new access and associated road widening, construction of internal road, service yard, storage areas, parking, drainage and substations (To serve plots 1-5), landscaping and associated works (copy attached).

An application was submitted  for the construction of a Local Authority Waste Transfer Station to undertake the sorting and baling of separately collected recyclable waste; to include the erection of the main recycling building, one depot building and storage bays; installation of vehicle wash and weighbridge, siting of generator, creation of new access and associated road widening, construction of internal road, service yard, storage areas, parking, drainage and substations (To serve plots 1-5), landscaping and associated works at Land Adjacent to Colomendy Industrial Estate, Denbigh.

Public Speakers –

Georgia Crawley (For) – thanked the committee for the opportunity to speak, she clarified that she would discuss the matters of the proposals broadly, the proposed development of 5 plots which would be set over 13,500m² of new industrial and business floor space of various sizes, alongside a local authority waste transfer facility on the 8.5 hectares of employment land allocation North of the Colomendy industrial estate. The applications had been submitted separately however they had many shared aspects. The site had been allocated for employment use for 20 years however the site had not been developed due to costs of purchase and to service the site. There had been a consortium created between Denbighshire County Council, Yard Space Wales, Henllan Bakery, Lock Stock and Emyr Evans. Each respective party have planned the development and expansion they required. The collaboration has brought together civic and private development which has created an innovative and effective way to get a development brought together. The main works such as ground, road and drainage works would be completed first. The waste transfer facility would not process waste but they would collect and bundle the waste. The proposed application would allow Denbighshire to conform to the Welsh Government blueprint with curb side collection, and weekly collection of recycling. The economic impact over 5 plots would be significant. Within 5 years it was estimated that 525 direct and indirect jobs would be created. The estimated total capital investment would be £20.3 million pounds to the economic impact estimated that this would be £2.9 million injected into Denbigh’s economy per annum increasing to £9 million by 2024. The scheme was considered to be in line with Council policy PSE2. The developers have worked close with neighbours during the pre-application process to alleviate concerns and there have been no objections to the development. 

General Debate -

The committee were informed that they would need to determine each of the applications on their own merits. However the landscaping and highway work would affect all the applications. The area which was proposed to be developed had been allocated as employment land within the LDP. Each plot had separate proposed uses. Plot one would be a Waste Transfer Station to undertake the sorting and baling of separately collected recyclable waste, this would be required to be in line with Natural Resources Wales guidelines. Plot 2 would be for Yard Space Wales as a hybrid application for the 31 units (for B1, B2 and B8 uses). Plot 3 would be an extension for Henllan Bread which would allow them to increase production. Plot 4 was for Lock Stock to increase the amount of storage containers. Lastly Plot 5 was for Emyr Evans which was a hybrid application for the erection of 22 units and the increase of total floor space.

There had been no objections from any local residents, there also been no objections by professional bodies. However Natural Resources Wales requested that there should be sufficient Great Crested Newt mitigation and management at the site.

Councillor Mark Young (Local Member) – queried the recent extension which was granted to the quarry and whether the highways could accommodate both the quarry and the proposed development in the Colomendy industrial estate.

Officers responded informing members that the proposed development would have a new entrance developed, which would mitigate traffic, there would also be an extension to the 30mph speed zone area on Craig Road. Members’ attention was drawn towards the amendment to condition 28 within the blue sheet, the drainage would need to be agreed prior to any work being commenced. Officers also confirmed that any developments would be discussed with local members.

The comments raised by Denbigh Town Council were raised and whether there would be automatic roller doors installed to mitigate any odours from the application.

In regards to automatic roller doors the applicant had considered the suggestion by Denbigh Town Council however they had decided to stay with the original proposal for practical reasons, with odour the waste would be stored in sealed skips and removed from the site daily.

PROPOSAL - Councillor Merfyn Parry proposed the application be granted in accordance with officer recommendations, seconded by Councillor Alan James.

VOTE:

GRANT – 14

REFUSE – 0

ABSTAIN – 0

RESOLVED that permission be GRANTED in accordance with officer recommendations as detailed within the report and supplementary papers.