Allington Waste Management Facility Community Liaison Group Presentation 4th April 2017

Overview Background to the Scheme The Proposal Planning and Environmental Assessment Next Steps Q&A

Background to the Scheme

The Site and Context

Planning History Planning application submitted in 1998 Planning consent granted on 31 July 2000, subject to 29 Conditions and a S.106 Legal Agreement Numerous amendments to approved scheme between 2002 – 2006 Commissioning carried out during 2006 -2008 The Allington Waste Management Facility was completed / became operational in late 2008

Planning Conditions 2 and 12 Condition 2 seeks removal of the facility and the site’s restoration, within 30 years from the date of the planning permission (by 31 July 2030). The reason for the Condition is: “In order to allow the need for this type of facility at this location to be re-examined in the light of future alternative waste management options coming forward.” Site Restoration Scheme – Agreed in Relation to Condition 12: Restoration and Aftercare

Approved Restoration Scheme

Allington Waste Management Facility: Key Facts Treats 500,000 tonnes of residual waste annually, much of which is through a Residual Waste Contract with Kent CC - diverting waste from landfill. Generates 43MW of electrical power of which 34MW is exported to the National Grid. At least 50% (17MW) is classed as renewable energy. In 2016 the facility exported 223,973MWhrs of electricity which is enough to supply around 45,700 homes. Includes a waste transfer station for 24,000 tonnes per year of clean recyclables and food waste. Produces an aggregate for use as building materials annually. Directly employs around 100 staff.

The Proposals

What are we Applying For? The proposed development seeks the permanent retention of the existing facility beyond its currently permitted limit of July 2030 The proposals are seeking a new planning consent for the Allington WMF, based upon the terms of the current planning permission, but including for the following amendments: Removal of Condition 2 (time limit) Removal of Condition 14 (site restoration – irrelevant following removal of condition 2) Removal of Condition 15 (aftertercare following restoration - irrelevant following removal of conditions 2 & 14) The planning application does not seek to amend either the operation or built form of the facility

The Facility

Why are we Doing it and Why Now? Allington WMF is the strategic facility for the treatment / management of residual waste in Kent and there is an identified need for the facility beyond 2030. Retention of the facility would provide : On-going diversion of residual waste from landfill and its management further up the waste hierarchy Continued management of Kent’s residual waste as part of the Residual Waste Contract Certainty when exploring opportunities for the export of power and heat for existing and new businesses For FCC / Kent Enviropower to continually invest in the facility Continued contribution to national energy requirements and the achievement of renewable energy targets The permanent retention for the facility is being proposed now in order to: To allow for the long term investment in the facility now; Enable long-term options for power and heat opportunities to be realised Provide clarity and certainty regarding the future of the facility

The Approach to Planning Pre-application consultation with Mike Clifton (Kent CC Planning) in late 2016 Formal EIA Scoping Opinion requested from Kent CC on 18th January 2017 Kent CC issued formal Scoping Opinion on 20th March 2017 agreeing to the following scope of assessment: • Landscape and Visual (including Heritage); • Air Quality and Human Health; • Ecology and Nature Conservation; • Surface Waters and Flood Risk; • Noise and Vibration, and • Traffic and Transportation Planning Application to comprise a planning statement and ES including the agreed scope of assessments

Planning and Environmental Assessment

Justification for Permanent Retention of the Facility The reason for Condition 2 being imposed is: “In order to allow the need for this type of facility at this location to be re-examined in the light of future alternative waste management options coming forward.” By reference to relevant national policy and guidance, it is demonstrably the case that EfW is the primary future waste management option for the treatment of residual waste The waste plan (which overs the period to 2030) does not identify any alternative waste management options The waste plan identifies Allington as a strategic facility and the evidence based for the plan shows a need for the facility beyond 2030

Outcome of Environmental Impact Assessment The EIA has concluded that the permanent retention of the facility would not give rise to any significant environmental effects The assessment work has also confirmed that: Emissions from the facility are well below the limits set out within the Environmental Permit Traffic generated by the facility is almost half of the limit set out in planning conditions

Consequences of Planning Consent not being Granted In short, the considerable environmental and socio-economic benefits of the facility would be lost, namely: Alternative capacity would have to be found to divert 500,000tpa of residual waste from landfill; The loss of electricity generation capacity of 34MW to the grid (around 50% of which is classed as renewable energy generation); Opportunities for the use of heat from the facility Loss of employment and associated supply chain employment opportunities Loss of spend by workers in local economy

Next Steps

Anticipated Planning Programme Milestone Time / Duration Meeting with Allington CLG 4th April 2017 Finalisation and review of application documentation 5th April – 12th April 2017 Submit Planning Application to Kent CC – Subject to outcome of, or issues arising from CLG Thursday 13th April 2017 Formal Consultation on Planning Application 24th April – 3rd August 2017 Determination of Planning Application (16 weeks) 3rd August 2017 Planning Committee 9th August 2017 Anticipated Planning Permission issue date (subject to S106 Agreement) 11th August 2017

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