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Renfrewshire Council · 18 March 2025
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Report by Chief Planning Officer Planning and Climate Change Policy Board: 18th March 2025 Reference No 24/0493/PP Application Type Planning Permission - Full Proposal Section 42 application to vary Condition 3 of planning permission 21/1523/PP for the erection of a recycling shed and increase in throughput of waste that can be accepted and handled from 75,000 tonnes to a maximum of 100,000 tonnes and to relax the limit of waste types that can be accepted to allow parks and garden waste and end of life tyres to be accepted at the site. Location 6 Newmains Avenue, Inchinnan, Renfrew Ward 12 - Erskine and Inchinnan Community Council Inchinnan Community Council Applicant Mrs Amanda Stewart WRC Recycling Ltd Recommendation Grant subject to conditions All plans, reports, documents and representations relating to this application can be viewed in full online at https://pl-bs.renfrewshire.gov.uk/online- applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SGVG5IMWIXO00 The report is presented to the Planning and Climate Change Policy Board in line with the Council's Scheme of Delegation. While the application would normally fall within the scheme of delegation to be determined by officers, the scheme of delegation allows for officers to refer applications to the board. The application has been refered in this instance to allow the application to be fully considered given the site history and the potential environmental matters associated with waste management facilities. Proposal This application seeks permission under Section 42 of The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) to vary condition 3 of planning permission 21/1523/PP which relates to waste management operations at the WRC facility on Newmains Avenue, Inchinnan. Planning permission 21/1523/PP granted consent for the erection of a recycling shed and an increase in the throughput of recycling material from 22,575 tonnes to a maximum of 75,000 tonnes. Condition 3 of this permission currently sets out the types of materials that can be processed at the site, and is worded as follows: 3.That the materials to be processed at the facility shall be restricted to plastics, paper, metal, textiles and timber and that the total volume of materials handled at the facility shall not exceed 75,000 tonnes per annum irrespective of the combination of plastics, paper, metal, textiles and timber. For the avoidance of doubt no household or putrescible waste shall be received, handled or processed on the site in any way. Reason: In the interests of amenity and traffic safety, to define the consent, and to ensure that the operation of the facility remains consistent with the supporting information. The proposed variation relates to the tonnage of waste which can be accepted at the site, and the types of waste that can be processed. It is proposed to increase the tonnage of waste that can be accepted at the site from 75,000 tonnes per annum to 100,000 tonnes per annum. The additional types of waste which are being sought are garden and parks waste,
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and end of life tyres. The waste would come from commercial sources only. The applicant has advised that the parks and garden waste would be classed as putrescible as it is organic and capable of decomposition. It is noted that the current wording of Condition 3 prohibits putrescible waste. The applicant has therefore also sought to amend the condition to restrict putrescible waste with the exception of commercial garden and parks waste specifically. The applicant advises that the variation will allow them to future proof their operations and to better respond to commercial demand for handling other forms of waste. It is noted that Condition 3 of planning permission 21/1523/PP was also varied via planning permission 24/0183/PP. This variation was to include reference to Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) within the list of materials which can be processed at the facility. This variation can also be captured within the scope of this Section 42 application. On this basis, the proposed wording of Condition 3 as being sought through this Section 42 application would be as follows: 3.That the materials to be processed at the facility shall be restricted to plastics, paper, metal, textiles, garden and parks waste, end of life tyres, and timber and that the total volume of materials handled at the facility shall not exceed 100,000 tonnes per annum irrespective of the combination of plastics, paper, metal, textiles and timber. For the avoidance of doubt no household (except for Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS)) or putrescible waste (except for commercial parks and garden waste) shall be received, handled, or processed on the site in any way. Reason: In the interests of amenity and traffic safety, to define the consent, and to ensure that the operation of the facility remains consistent with the supporting information. The applicants advise that the waste would be stored in a designated area undercover and will be processed inside a building onsite. Site Description The WRC building is located in the northwest corner of the Inchinnan Business Park. It is bound by Newmains Avenue to the south with industrial buildings beyond, Barnsford Road to the west with agricultural land beyond, The Bible Centre and an industrial building to the north, and an industrial building to the east with a vacant plot beyond. The facility comprises of a large warehouse positioned centrally within the site, with the recycling shed granted permission under application 20/0631/PP positioned along the northern boundary, and a two-storey office block and associated parking located along the western boundary. Pre-Application Consultation with Officers The Scottish Government strongly encourages constructive pre-application discussions between prospective applicants and the planning authority. Pre-application discussions seek to identify key planning considerations at an early stage and help inform what supporting information is required to support a subsequent application. No pre-application discussions have taken place. Negotiated Improvements Following submission, the following changes have been negotiated between officers and the applicant: No changes have been negotiated.
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Site History Application No: 25/0080/DOC Description: Request to discharge suspensive aspect of Conditions 2 (Monitoring Statement), 5 (Acoustic Barrier), 7 (Footpath Link), 8 (Landscape Scheme), 9 (Travel Plan) and 12 (Restoration and Aftercare Management Plan) of Section 42 application 24/0183/PP. Decision: Pending Consideration Application No: 24/0183/PP Description: Application under section 42 to vary condition 3 (type of materials to be processed) of planning permission 21/1523/PP for the erection of a recycling shed and increase in throughput of recycling material from 22,575 tonnes to a maximum of 75,000 tonnes. Decision: Granted subject to conditions Application No: 22/0434/PP Description: Installation of solar panels on roof of building Decision: Grant Application No: 21/1523/PP Description: Section 42 application to delete Condition 12 and vary Condition 2 of planning permission 20/0631/PP for the erection of a recycling shed and increase in throughput of recycling material from 22,575 tonnes to a maximum of 75,000 tonnes. Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 20/0365/NO Description: Erection of recycling shed, and increase in facility volume to 75,000 tonnes per annum Decision: Accepted Application No: 20/0631/PP Description: Erection of recycling shed and increase in throughput of recycling material from 22,575 tonnes to a maximum of 75,000 tonnes. Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 18/0117/PP Description: Variation to condition 4 (enclosure and operation of storage bays) of planning permission 16/0832/PP. Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 16/0728/PP Description: Formation of vehicle wash area, external yard, erection of covered storage area, storage bays, concrete walling and pump house Decision: Withdrawn Application No: 16/0914/PP Description: Erection of water storage tank, pump house and valve housing. Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 16/0832/PP Description: Formation of vehicle wash area, formation of yard, erection of covered external storage areas and erection of concrete walling. Decision: Grant subject to conditions
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Application No: 15/0294/PP Description: Re-cladding of building Decision: Grant Application No: 15/0339/PP Description: Temporary siting of weighbridge and portable office building Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 15/0703/PP Description: Installation of solar panels on roof of building. Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 15/0534/PP Description: Erection of boundary wall and fencing, and formation of hardstanding Decision: Refused Application No: 15/0537/PP Description: Engineering operations comprising the reinstatement of land to former ground level Decision: Grant subject to conditions Application No: 15/0753/PP Description: External alterations to front elevation and formation of ramped loading bay. Decision: Grant Application No: 14/0328/PP Description: Use of premises as waste reprocessing and recycling facility. Decision: Grant subject to conditions Consultations ▪ Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) - Falls below threshold for which to provide specific advice. ▪ Environment, Housing & Infrastructure (Env. Protection) – Have reviewed the submission and have no comments to make. ▪ Chief Executive's Service (Roads Development) – Comments made in respect of allocation of land for future parking provision, provision of 3m wide footway on western side of Newmains Avenue, and provision of cycle parking, showers and changing facilities. ▪ Glasgow Airport Safeguarding - No objections. ▪ National Air Traffic Services (NATS) - No objections. ▪ Scottish Water – No response at time of writing this report. Representations The application has been publicised in line with the requirements of the relevant legislation. The following representations were received: ▪ Object - 1 ▪ Support - 0 ▪ Neutral – 0
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The points raised in the representation can be summarised as follows: 1 – It is believed that the facility does not have processes in place for the appropriate containment of microplastic particles. Policy Context In making any determination under the Planning Acts, regard is to be had to the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this instance the Development Plan consists of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan (2021) (LDP). The following provisions of the Development Plan are considered relevant to the determination of this application: National Planning Framework 4 ▪ Policy 1 – Tackling the climate and nature crisis ▪ Policy 2 - Climate mitigation and adaptation ▪ Policy 12 - Zero waste ▪ Policy 14 - Design, quality and place ▪ Policy 13 - Sustainable transport ▪ Policy 26 - Business and industry Full details relating to the policies of the NPF4 can be found online. Renfrewshire Local Development Plan ▪ Policy E1 - Renfrewshire's Economic Investment Locations ▪ Policy ENV2 - Natural Heritage ▪ Policy ENV4 - The Water Environment ▪ Policy ENV5 - Air Quality ▪ Policy I1 - Connecting Places ▪ Policy I5 - Waste Management Full details relating to the policies of the LDP can be found online. Other relevant policies and guidance ▪ Scotland's Zero Waste Plan Submitted Reports and Assessments In assessing and reporting on a planning application the Council is required to provide details of any report or assessment submitted as set out in Regulation 16, Schedule 2, para 4c) (i) to (iv) of the Development Management regulations. The following reports and assessments were submitted in support of the application: ▪ Planning Statement (dated July 2024) – Provides an outline of the variation and the reasons for why it is being sought by the applicants. The proposal will allow the applicant to futureproof its operations, and to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. There is also an assessment of the proposal against the development plan. The statement concludes that the proposal is compatible with the development plan, and there are no additional amenity or environmental impacts to those considered under the previous planning application. ▪ Waste Monitoring Statement (dated 18/09/2024) – Sets out provision for daily inspection of the site to ensure materials are stored correctly and that the visual amenity of the area
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is safeguarded. The statement also sets out a complaint’s procedure and a review period. ▪ WRC Ltd Working Plan (dated February 2025) – The plan details the processes involved in the receipt, sorting, segregation, treatment and transfer of waste at the site and it has been updated to reflect to the additional arrangements proposed through this Section 42 application. General environmental controls are also set out. ▪ Travel Plan (Reference number GB01T24H45 version 2) (dated 11/12/2024) – This is an update to the Travel Plan which was originally submitted under application 20/0631/PP. It provides an overview of the transport network and services, and the outcome of a staff travel survey. The Travel Plan Strategy sets the same objectives as before, namely, to maximise the proportion of journeys by walking, cycling and public transport, increase awareness of sustainable travel options, and reduce reliance of private car. Targets for reducing solo car journeys are set for 2029, and a list of actions are prescribed in order to help meet those targets. Scottish Ministers Direction In determining a planning application, the Council is required to provide details of any Direction made by Scottish Ministers under Regulation 30 (Directions requiring consultation), Regulation 31 (Directions requiring information), Regulation 32 (Directions restricting the grant of planning permission) and Regulation 33 (Directions requiring consideration of condition) of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013, or under Regulation 50 (that development is EIA development) of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017. None. Planning Assessment This application has been submitted under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. In this respect, the Council may only take into consideration the acceptability of any existing and proposed conditions. However, in some cases this does not preclude the consideration of the overall effect of granting a new planning permission primarily where the previous permission has lapsed or is incapable of being implemented. In this instance it should also be noted that proposal must also be assessed against National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) which is now adopted but did not form part of the development plan at the time previous application 21/1523/PP was assessed. The applicant, WRC is an established recycling company who processes a range of materials. In land use terms its location is consistent in principle with policies 26 of NPF4 and E1 of the LDP which provide support for a wide range of employment generating uses. Policy I5 of the LDP and 12 of NPF4 seek to promote and facilitate development that is consistent with the waste hierarchy and would support delivery of the zero-waste plan. With regard to the additional waste streams, WRC is licensed for waste management processes by SEPA. The proposal through this Section 42 application to process park and garden waste and end of life tyres and to increase the maximum tonnage of waste that can be handled at the site would further diversify the waste streams that are recycled at the facility and divert waste away from landfill in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the zero waste plan.
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WRC are proposing to process organic waste at the site in the form of parks and garden waste. WRC advise that this would be from commercial sources such as private landscape contractors/tree surgeons and would not contain any household waste. The waste would be stored on site in a covered bay for a maximum of 48 hours and would be bulked before being sent to a composting facility. The end-of-life tyres will be stored in containers at the site before being sent to a tyre recycling facility to be shredded and recycled. These arrangements have been set out in the updated ‘Working Plan’ document provided as part of this Section 42 application. The Environmental Protection Team have confirmed that they have no comment in relation to the proposal. SEPA have advised that the application falls below their threshold for providing specific advice. Notwithstanding this, it is noted that environmental matters at the site are regulated by SEPA via the waste management licence. The applicants have also advised that the additional waste streams will be stored, handled and processed within a building in accordance with the planning conditions. On the basis that the handling and processing of the waste will continue to be undertaken within a building, and there have been no objections from the Environmental Protection Team or SEPA, it is considered that the processing of parks and garden waste and end of life tyres at the site will not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of surrounding land uses or the environment. There are no significant built heritage or natural environment impacts associated with the development, and there will be no adverse effect on the integrity of any European sites. In view of the above, it is considered that the development complies with Policies ENV2, ENV4 and ENV5 of the LDP as there are no significant impacts anticipated with regard to the natural environment, water environment, and air quality. The Roads Development Officer has made no objection to the additional tonnage allowance being sought by the applicant. The comments made by the Roads Development Officer have been responded to by the applicants. In this regard it has been confirmed that land has been allocated for additional parking should demand exceed capacity (as demonstrated through approved drawing 1849-PL-02 revision f), a proposal has been submitted with regard to the path connection to Barnsford Road required under Condition 7 of planning permission 24/0183/PP, a cycle shelter has been purchased and will be installed at the site, the main building on site provides for showers and changing facilities, and the Travel Plan has been updated in line with the monitoring requirements set out under Condition 9 of planning permission 24/0183/PP. In view of the above, it is considered that the development complies with policies 13 of NPF4 and I1 of the LDP. It is also considered that the changes to the operation of the facility as proposed will still allow it to be able to co-exist with existing neighbouring uses and that it is compatible with the core role and function of Inchinnan Business Park. The development is therefore also compliant with policies 26 of NPF4 and E1 of the LDP. NPF4 policy 12 requires emissions associated with transportation and processing to be minimised. It is noted that WRC have installed solar panels on the roof of the building in accordance with planning permissions 15/0703/PP and 22/0434/PP. These will contribute to reducing emissions associated with the processing of waste through the generation of electricity at the site through solar power. Adequate buffer zones between the site and neighbouring premises are provided. Installation of an acoustic barrier along the northwest corner of the site was a requirement of the previous 20/0631/PP, 21/1523/PP and 24/0183/PP consents. WRC have submitted a
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specification for a proposed acoustic fence. However Environmental Protection as a consultee to this application have sought confirmation that the fence will deliver the acoustic properties identified in the initial Noise Impact Assessment. Confirmation has not yet been provided, and the acoustic fence has not yet been approved by Environmental Protection in this regard. Implementation of a landscaping scheme along the Newmains Road frontage was a requirement of the previous 20/0631/PP, 21/1523/PP and 24/0183/PP consents. The landscape scheme has been partially completed, with a hedge planted along the fence line. WRC have advised that the landscaping scheme will be completed in full. The landscaping scheme will contribute to screening the frontage of the facility and enhancing the environment along Newmains Avenue. There is a requirement within policy 12 of NPF4 to provide a restoration and aftercare scheme (including appropriate financial mechanisms) to ensure the site is restored to a standard that is acceptable to the Council. This could include removal of all waste materials, plant, machinery, and vehicles from the site for example. Conditions can be applied which require such a scheme to be agreed with the Council, and it is noted that these conditions were applied to planning application 24/0183/PP. It is noted that waste operators have similar restoration and aftercare agreements in place with SEPA as part of the waste management licence. However, SEPA’s remit in respect of restoration and aftercare would be to remedy any damage to the environment and to ensure sites are not actively polluting the environment. While this remit is acknowledged, it does not extend as far as the Council’s remit which would also include site restoration to safeguard visual amenity. It is therefore considered that an appropriate condition should be imposed to control this matter, and this is included further in the report. The proposed variation to Condition 3 will bring environmental benefits by allowing an established recycling facility to process additional waste in a manner that does not have a detrimental impact on the environment or amenity of neighbouring properties subject to the imposition of conditions on the operation of the facility. As outlined, Condition 3 is proposed to be worded in such a way that it will still prohibit the processing of putrescible waste with the specific exception of commercial park and garden waste, and this will ensure limitations and parameters to the operation. On this basis, it is considered that the variation complies with policies I5 of the LDP and 12 of NPF4. Finally, the development is consistent with policies 1 and 2 of NPF4 as it contributes to provision of a circular economy whereby waste recycled as opposed to being disposed of. In response to the letter of representation, it is noted that matters relating to microplastics were previously addressed under application 20/0631/PP. WRC advised that the issue is encompassed within the approved Dust Management Plan for the site. The plan specifies measures to reduce dust and mitigate its potential impact. This matter is ultimately monitored by SEPA through the waste management licensing process. As the effect of granting a Section 42 application is such that a new and separate standalone planning permission exists, all other conditions associated with application 21/1523/PP which would be relevant to this new permission require to be reviewed and re-imposed where appropriate. Cognisance also needs to be taken to the conditions attached to planning application 24/0183/PP, and it should be noted that the applicant has submitted a discharge of condition application 25/0080/DOC in relation to Conditions 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 12 of this permission.
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The status of each condition of planning permission 21/1523/PP and how it relates to this Section 42 application is set out below. Condition 1 relating to the specific arrangements for the sorting, processing and storage of materials on the site will be retained and re-attached. For Condition 2, a Monitoring Statement and Working Plan have been approved under discharge of condition submission 24/0080/DOC. The Working Plan (February 2025) has been updated as part of this Section 42 application to refer to the proposed change in tonnage and the additional types of waste that would be stored and processed at the site, and the subsequent arrangements that are associated with this. Condition 2 has therefore been updated to reflect these approved documents (including the updated Working Plan), and this will ensure they remain in force and require to be complied with at the premises. Condition 3 which is the subject of this Section 42 application will be varied as per the above assessment. Condition 4 which requires plant, machinery and equipment to be in compliance with specific noise standards will be retained and re-attached. Condition 5 requires the installation of an acoustic barrier in the northwest corner of the site. As noted above, WRC have submitted details of an acoustic fence under submission 24/0080/DOC however these have not yet been approved by the Environmental Protection team. As this matter remains outstanding, it is proposed to reapply the condition previously attached to planning permission 24/0183/PP but with a variation to the wording which prevents the commencement of the increase in tonnage and types of waste proposed through this Section 42 until the approved acoustic fence is implemented on site in line with the requirements of the condition. Condition 6 was previously updated under application 24/0183/PP to reflect the Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) which has been approved by Glasgow Airport Safeguarding. The BHMP shall remain in force for the life of the development and shall not be altered without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority in consultation with Glasgow Airport Safeguarding. For ongoing compliance purposes, Condition 6 will be retained and re- attached. Condition 7 requires the installation of a path link to connect Newmains Avenue with Barnsford Road. As noted above, WRC have submitted details of a path link under submission 24/0080/DOC however these have not yet been approved by the Roads development Officer. As this matter remains outstanding, it is proposed to reapply the condition previously attached to planning permission 24/0183/PP but with a variation to the wording which prevents the commencement of the increase in tonnage and types of waste proposed through this Section 42 until the approved path link is installed and made available for use in line with the requirements of the condition. Condition 8 requires a scheme of landscaping to be completed along the Newmains Avenue frontage of the site. As noted above, this landscape scheme has been partially completed. WRC have advised that the scheme will be completed in full by the end of March. However, as this matter remains outstanding at the time of writing, it is proposed to reapply the condition previously attached to planning permission 24/0183/PP but with a variation to the wording which prevents the commencement of the increase in tonnage and types of waste proposed through this Section 42 until the approved landscaping scheme is completed on site in line with the requirements of the condition.
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Condition 9 relates to the Travel Plan. The updated Travel Plan submitted in support of the application has been accepted by the Roads development Officer. Condition 9 will therefore be varied to reflect the updated Travel Plan. Condition 10 relates to the implementation and adherence of dust control measures set out in the approved Dust Management Plan. This condition will be retained and re-attached. Condition 11 relates to floodlighting details. The applicant has advised that no additional lighting has been installed as part of the development. However, it is considered that Condition 11 should be retained and re-attached to ensure that if any floodlighting were to be installed in the future, there would be a requirement to agree the specification with the Council in advance of installation. NPF4 policy 12 requires a restoration and aftercare scheme (including appropriate financial mechanisms) to be provided and agreed to ensure the site is restored. Additional conditions (Conditions 12, 13 and 14) have been attached to ensure this requirement of this policy is met. It is noted that a restoration and aftercare scheme has been submitted under application 25/0080/DOC. However, this scheme is still under review by the Council’s external consultees Ironside Farrar Ltd and has not yet been approved. Conditions 12, 13 and 14 will therefore be reapplied to ensure that this requirement is also covered through any new permission. Section 75 Obligations The Council is required to provide a summary of the terms of any planning obligation which is required to be entered into under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act in relation to the grant of permission for the proposed development: None. Conclusion In view of the above, it is considered that the proposal subject to this Section 42 application would accord with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan. There are no other material considerations. Planning permission should therefore be granted subject to conditions. Recommendation Grant subject to conditions. Reason(s) for Recommendation 1. The proposal accords with the provisions of the Development Plan and there were no material considerations which outweighed the presumption in favour of development according with the Development Plan. Condition(s) 1. That all activities associated with the sorting and processing of waste materials shall be undertaken entirely within a building envelope. Processed materials awaiting uplift shall also be stored within a building envelope. Waste materials awaiting processing shall be stored entirely within a building envelope or in areas of the external yard that are behind the rear elevation of the main building fronting Newmains Avenue. Reason: To ensure that materials are stored appropriately in the interests of visual amenity. 2. The development hereby approved shall operate in accordance with the approved Waste Monitoring Statement version 1 dated 18.09.2024 and the approved WRC Recycling Ltd
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Working Plan dated February 2025, and the requirements of these documents shall remain in force for the life of the development. No subsequent alterations to these documents are to take place unless first submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure waste materials are stored in an appropriate manner and that monitoring of the site is undertaken in the interests of visual amenity. 3. That the materials to be processed at the facility shall be restricted to plastics, paper, metal, textiles, garden and parks waste, end of life tyres, and timber and that the total volume of materials handled at the facility shall not exceed 100,000 tonnes per annum irrespective of the combination of plastics, paper, metal, textiles and timber. For the avoidance of doubt no household (except for Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS)) or putrescible waste (except for commercial parks and garden waste) shall be received, handled, or processed on the site in any way. Reason: In the interests of amenity and traffic safety, to define the consent, and to ensure that the operation of the facility remains consistent with the supporting information. 4. The design, installation and operation of any plant, machinery or equipment at the site shall be such that noise associated with the recycling facility shall not exceed Noise Rating Curve NR25 between the hours of 2300 and 0700 and NR35 at all other times when measured within any dwelling in the vicinity of the development. Reason: To ensure noise from the site is restricted in the interests of residential amenity and to protect sensitive receptors. 5. That before any Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS), end of life tyres or commercial parks and garden waste being brought to the site, and the total volume of waste handled at the site can exceed 75,000 tonnes per annum the developer shall first submit for the written approval of the Planning Authority a specification detailing the final location, design and finish of the acoustic barrier as generally illustrated in approved drawing 1849-PL-02 f titled 'Proposed Block Plan / Future Works'. The specification shall also include measures to protect the existing hedgerow and trees within the vicinity of the acoustic barrier and shall detail compensatory re-planting should any hedgerow or trees be removed to accommodate the acoustic barrier. The acoustic barrier approved shall thereafter be implemented before any Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) end of life tyres or commercial parks and garden waste being brought to the site, and the total volume of waste handled at the site can exceed 75,000 tonnes per annum. Once implemented, it shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the maintenance schedule for the duration that the recycling shed is in use. Reason: To ensure that noise impact from the recycling shed is mitigated in the interests of residential amenity and to protect sensitive receptors. 6. The approved Bird Hazard Management Plan for the Covered Storage Area and other Site Buildings at WRC Recycling version 3 dated October 2023 shall be implemented as approved on completion of the recycling shed and shall remain in force for the life of the development. No subsequent alterations to the plan are to take place unless first submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Glasgow Airport.
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Reason: It is necessary to manage the development in order to minimise its attractiveness to birds which could endanger the safe movement of aircraft and the operation of Glasgow Airport. 7. That before any Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS), end of life tyres or commercial parks and garden waste being brought to the site, and the total volume of waste handled at the site can exceed 75,000 tonnes per annum, the developer shall first submit for the written approval of the Planning Authority a specification detailing the design, location, materials, and surface finish of the footpath link and crossing point as generally illustrated in approved drawing 1849-PL-02 f titled 'Proposed Block Plan / Future Works'. The approved footpath link and crossing point shall thereafter be implemented before any Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS), end of life tyres or commercial parks and garden waste being brought to the site, and the total volume of waste handled at the site can exceed 75,000 tonnes per annum. Once implemented, the approved footpath shall be maintained thereafter and remain in place for the duration that the recycling facility is operational. Reason: To ensure the site is connected to the pedestrian, cycle and public transport network in the interests of accessibility and promoting journeys by sustainable means. 8. That before any Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS), end of life tyres or commercial parks and garden waste being brought to the site, and the total volume of waste handled at the site can exceed 75,000 tonnes per annum, the developer shall first complete the landscaping scheme as outlined in approved drawing 1849-PL-02 f titled 'Proposed Block Plan / Future Works', and submit a maintenance plan for the landscaping scheme to be approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall thereafter be maintained for the life of the development in accordance with the maintenance plan. For the avoidance of doubt this shall include provision for the replacement of any tree, hedge or shrub plants that die, become diseased, damaged or uprooted within a period of five years following completion of the landscape scheme with tree, hedge or shrub plants of a similar species and of a height that is commensurate with the overall height of the landscape scheme at the time when the plant is replaced. Reason: To ensure the landscape scheme is implemented in full in the interests of visual amenity. 9. That the approved Travel Plan by Systra (Travel Plan Reference number GB01T24H45, version 2, dated 11/12/2024) shall be adhered to at the facility in accordance with the active travel plan actions detailed in section 4 of the plan. This includes annual monitoring and reporting as specified in the plan. Provision shall also be made for the delineation of the additional parking spaces as generally illustrated in approved drawing 1849-PL-02 f titled 'Proposed Block Plan / Future Works' should the Travel Plan indicate that additional parking spaces at the site are required. Reason: To ensure the actions within the Travel Plan are implemented in the interests of promoting journeys by sustainable means. 10. That all dust control measures identified within the Dust Management Plan ref: R20.10871/1/AF shall be adhered to. All measures shall thereafter remain in place for the duration that the recycling facility is operational to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure dust control measures are implemented in the interests of air quality.
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11. That no floodlighting shall be installed on the recycling shed until the developer has undertaken a survey to determine the impact of floodlighting from the proposed development. The survey shall be based on the principles set out in British Standard BS EN 12193:2018 (incorporating corrigendum February 2019) Light and Lighting - Sports Lighting, or a method agreed by the Planning Authority. The survey shall be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority and shall include details of: - A description of the proposed lighting units including height, type, shape and luminous flux of the floodlights. - The luminance levels, both horizontal and vertical, on the illuminated part of the site to demonstrate that obtrusive light and glare does not adversely affect neighbouring properties. - The direction and aiming angle of each floodlight and the upward waste light ratio for each light. - The Environmental Zone, as defined in the Institution of Lighting Engineers Publication - Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light, within which the site falls. Only the approved floodlighting scheme shall thereafter be implemented on site, and no changes to the scheme shall take place without the written agreement of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure any floodlighting scheme installed at the site is appropriate in the interests of amenity. 12. That within 3 months of the date of this planning permission, the operator shall submit a Restoration and Aftercare Management Plan for the written approval of the Planning Authority. The plan shall detail all measures associated with the decommissioning, cleaning, and rendering safe the facility following cessation of the waste management operations at the site and shall provide a timetable within which these measures will be undertaken and an aftercare plan to monitor success of restoration measures with scope for interventions if required. The restoration measures shall include (but not be limited to) the removal of all raw materials, wastes and other potentially contaminating substances present on the site to ensure the site does not pose a risk to public health, safety, the environment, and amenity. Reason: To ensure the decommissioning and removal of the waste materials is undertaken in an appropriate and environmentally acceptable manner and the restoration and aftercare of the site, in the interests of safety, amenity and environmental protection. 13. That within 6 months of the date of this planning permission, a financial guarantee to cover the costs of, site restoration and aftercare, as required by condition 12 of this consent, shall be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority. The acceptability of such financial guarantee shall be at the sole discretion of the Planning Authority. The financial guarantee must: A) be granted in favour of the Planning Authority and shall be maintained in favour of the Planning Authority throughout the duration of this consent and until the completion of all decommissioning, site restoration and aftercare obligations as required by condition 12 of this consent. B) must be provided by an independent financial body with at least an A - rating who will be capable of fulfilling the obligations set out within the financial guarantee.
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C) be for an amount which covers the value of all closure, site restoration and aftercare liabilities, such amount to be determined by the Planning Authority. D) be subject to a review every five years from the date of this consent, or other such intervals as agreed by the Planning Authority. Each review shall be undertaken by a suitably qualified independent professional who has relevant experience in such matters, the identity of whom has been agreed in writing by the Planning Authority prior to the review of the financial guarantee commencing. The review of the financial guarantee shall be submitted no later than three months prior to the expiry of the existing financial guarantee, for the written approval of the Planning Authority. Thereafter and at least 28 days prior to the expiry of the existing financial guarantee, the replacement financial guarantee in favour of and in terms acceptable to the Planning Authority and for the value advised by the review noted above, shall be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority. E) come into effect within 8 months of the date of this planning permission and expire no earlier than 24 months after the end of the aftercare period. Reason: In the interests of amenity and in order to retain effective planning control should the operator stop operating. 14. In the event that the financial guarantee, approved under the terms of condition 13 above becomes invalid, has expired, or is terminated for any reason, all operations at the site shall cease no later than three months from the date the financial guarantee became invalid, expired or terminated. If a replacement financial guarantee, which meets the requirements of condition 13, is approved by the Planning Authority and duly executed before the end of the three-month period, the operations may continue. If the operations have ceased due to this clause, they may recommence only upon the approval and execution of a replacement financial guarantee. Reason: In the interests of amenity and in order to retain effective planning control. Schedule of Plans Determined Drawing Number Revision Drawing/Document Title 1 Waste Monitoring Statement dated 18.09.2024 WRC Recycling Ltd Working Plan dated February 2025 2 Travel Plan Reference number GB01T24H45 dated 11/12/2024 3 Bird Hazard Management Plan October 2023 Dust Management Plan R20.10871/1/AF 1849 EX 01 Location Map 1849-PL-02 f Proposed Block Plan / Future Works 1849-PL-03 b Proposed Storage Shed 1849 EX 02 Existing Block Plan a Gantry Details Elevations and Details For further information please contact James Weir, Development Standards Team, Email: james.weir@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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