Council Rejects Landfill Recycling Extension

A council has turned down a request to prolong recycling activities at Nottinghamshire’s sole remaining landfill facility until 2029. The Daneshill Landfill site, situated close to Retford, is authorized to accept non-hazardous waste until 2048, though this function is carried out sporadically. FCC Environment had sought to independently carry on with the import, storage, and accumulation of construction and demolition waste, an activity it conducted between 2018 and 2023. However, following receipt of grievances concerning debris falling from trucks, increased traffic, and general disturbance, the county council decided against the proposal. Representing Lound Parish Council, Misterton county councillor Tracey Taylor (Con) stated: “[There are] regular incidences of vehicles in roadside ditches on the narrow lanes and repeated debris shed from unsheeted loads. “Despite [existing] planning conditions, we seem unable to enforce those conditions.” The county council’s planning and rights of way committee, which denied the current application on Tuesday, had earlier reviewed a request for the import of potentially contaminated soils and had granted it preliminary approval. This particular matter was reviewed by the Secretary of State because an environmental impact assessment was not conducted, leading to its eventual rejection. A public inquiry is currently underway concerning the applicant’s appeals against these rejections. Ms Taylor informed the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “It would keep the door open for operations which are not yet permitted, but about which the applicant is embroiled in the ongoing legal regulatory challenges.” The broader landfill site operates intermittently, driven by local market requirements, and its most recent period of activity spanned from August 2021 to May 2023. The complete restoration of the site is mandated by 2048, as per an approved masterplan for restoration; however, a significant portion has already been converted back to woodland and grass. For updates, follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Story submissions can be sent to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp at 0808 100 2210. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for content found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external links is available.