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RG/ P19-0934

Date: 6th December 2019

FAO: Matthew Williams

Development Management

Warwickshire County Council

Shire Hall

Market Place

Warwick

CV34 4RL

Planning portal ref: PP-08305662

Dear Mr Williams,

Discharge of Conditions attached to Planning Permission ref: NWB/16CM011 at

Land at Hams Hall National Distribution, Faraday Avenue, Coleshill, B46 1AL

Please find attached an application seeking discharge of Condition 11 attached to the above

planning permission, submitted on behalf of Rolton Kilbride Limited.

The following information is submitted to meet the requirements of Condition 11 of the

planning permission;

Condition 11 – CEMP

Condition 11 of the planning permission states:

“The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced (including

demolition and ground works) until a Construction and Environmental

Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in

writing by the County Planning Authority. The approved CEMP shall be

adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period

strictly in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise

agreed in writing with the County Planning Authority.”

Avian Ecology have prepared a Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) in

response to the above condition. The Construction and Environmental Management Plan

provides the management framework required for the planning and implementation of

construction activities in accordance with the commitments identified at planning.

Payment of the £116 application fee (plus £25 Planning Portal processing fee) shall be made

to the Planning Portal.

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I look forward to receiving confirmation of the validation for this application. However, please

do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Rachel Gaffney

Planner

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Application for approval of details reserved by condition.Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Publication of applications on planning authority websites.

Please note that the information provided on this application form and in supporting documents may be published on the Authority’s website. Ifyou require any further clarification, please contact the Authority’s planning department.

1. Site Address

Number

Suffix

Property name Hams Hall National Distribution Park, Land At HamsHall

Address line 1 Faraday Avenue

Address line 2

Address line 3

Town/city Coleshill

Postcode B46 1AL

Description of site location must be completed if postcode is not known:

Easting (x) 419870

Northing (y) 292166

Description

2. Applicant Details

Title

First name

Surname n/a

Company name Rolton Kilbride Limited

Address line 1 c/o agent

Address line 2

Address line 3

Town/city

Planning Portal Reference: PP-08301767

2. Applicant Details

Country

Postcode

Primary number

Secondary number

Fax number

Email address

Are you an agent acting on behalf of the applicant? Yes No

3. Agent Details

Title Miss

First name Rachel

Surname Gaffney

Company name Pegasus Group

Address line 1 Pegasus House

Address line 2 Querns Business Centre

Address line 3 Whitworth Road

Town/city Cirencester

Country

Postcode GL7 1RT

Primary number

Secondary number

Fax number

Email

4. Description of the Proposal

Please provide a description of the approved development as shown on the decision letter

Construction and operation of a renewable energy centre (use class sui generis) for the recovery of energy (heat and electricity) from non-hazardous residualwaste using an advanced conversion technology (gasification), with the associated plant and infrastructure, vehicular access and landscaping.

Reference number

NWB/16CM011

Date of decision (datemust be pre-applicationsubmission)

16/02/2017

Please state the condition number(s) to which this application relates

Condition number(s)

Condition 16


4. Description of the Proposal

Has the development already started? Yes No

5. Part Discharge of Conditions

Are you seeking to discharge only part of a condition? Yes No

6. Discharge of Conditions

Please provide a full description and/or list of the materials/details that are being submitted for approval

Cover LetterForterra Blue Smooth Brick Sample (Sent via Post)Kingspan Alaris Cladding Samples - Dark Anthracite Grey, Grey Metallic,Silver Metallic, Azurite Blue Green (Sent via Post)

7. Site Visit

Can the site be seen from a public road, public footpath, bridleway or other public land? Yes No

If the planning authority needs to make an appointment to carry out a site visit, whom should they contact?

The agent

The applicant

Other person

8. Pre-application Advice

Has assistance or prior advice been sought from the local authority about this application? Yes No

If Yes, please complete the following information about the advice you were given (this will help the authority to deal with this application moreefficiently):

Officer name:

Title

First name

Surname

Reference

Date (Must be pre-application submission)

11/09/2019

Details of the pre-application advice received

Meeting with Matthew Williams.

9. Declaration

I/we hereby apply for planning permission/consent as described in this form and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional information. I/we confirmthat, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them.

Date (cannot be pre-application)

05/12/2019


Hams Hall on behalf of Rolton Kilbride/Pegasus Group. Construction Environmental Management Plan

Document Control

Project Name: Hams Hall

Project Number: Pegas-075-728

Report Title Construction Environmental Management Plan

Issue Date Notes Prepared Reviewed

V1 20/11/2019 Draft B Walker MSc

U Maginn MSc MCIEEM

V2 05/12/2019 Final B Walker MSc

U Maginn MSc MCIEEM

This report has been prepared in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment [on request]. Avian Ecology Ltd. (6839201) cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance on the contents of this report by any third party.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 1

1.1 Background ........................................................................................................ 1

2 PROPOSED WORKS ........................................................................ 1

2.2 General Site Management ................................................................................. 2

2.3 Communication of Construction Environmental Management Plan .................. 2

2.4 Noise and Vibration (Construction Works) ......................................................... 3

2.5 Air Quality .......................................................................................................... 3

2.6 Water Quality and Drainage .............................................................................. 3

2.7 Wildlife and Biodiversity .................................................................................... 4

2.8 Materials and Waste .......................................................................................... 5

Hams Hall Construction Environmental Management Plan 1

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.1.1 Planning consent (Reference: NWB/16CM011) has been granted for the development of a Renewable Energy Centre at Hams Hall National Distribution Park, Faraday Avenue, Coleshill, Birmingham (the Site). The development comprises the construction of a Renewable Energy Centre with associated plant and infrastructure, vehicular access and landscaping.

1.1.2 This document has been prepared in response to a planning Condition (Condition 11) by Warwickshire County Council which states that:

The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced (including demolition and ground works) until a Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The approved CEMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the County Planning Authority.

1.1.3 This document provides the management framework required for the planning and implementation of construction activities in accordance with the environmental commitments identified at planning. Its purpose is to reduce the risk of adverse impacts on ecological resources. It describes the checking and monitoring that will be implemented to ensure works are being undertaken in accordance with these requirements, together with measures to ensure that appropriate corrective actions or mitigation measures are taken.

1.1.4 The Site Manager and all site personnel will be responsible for the implementation of the CEMP, and will comply with all conditions of the planning permission and the relevant provisions contained in the reports submitted in accordance with those conditions. The CEMP will be monitored regularly throughout the works.

1.1.5 This CEMP is to be read in conjunction with the Environmental Statement for the consented development.

2 PROPOSED WORKS

2.1.1 The development requires the use of chemicals, equipment, tools and concrete /hardstanding and also requires washing down of tools, equipment and work surfaces that might contain contaminants. Suitable mitigation and protection measures will be implemented to ensure no impacts are associated with these tasks for construction.

2.1.2 It is anticipated that construction will take place over a period of twenty four months and will comprise the creation of:

Waste reception bunker,

Prepared fuel storage bunker,

Turbine room,

Air condenser fans,

Bottom ash bunker,

Fly ash silo,


Fire water tank,

Pump room,

Technical/control room and workshop,

Two weighbridges,

Site entrance and circulation roads,

Car & bicycle park.

2.2 General Site Management

2.2.1 The Site Manager will be responsible for protecting project personnel and the general public during the construction works. These responsibilities will include relevant safeguards in relation to wildlife and ecology as set out in this CEMP.

2.2.2 Appropriate induction training will be given to all persons visiting and working on the Site and the Contractor and any subcontractors will fully comply with the site- rules.

2.2.3 All standard safety procedures as laid down in the appropriate guidelines for the type of work will be adhered to at all times. To prevent vandalism and accidental harm to people and wildlife, the Site and associated plant and machinery will be secured during non-working hours.

2.2.4 The Site Manager will ensure that measures are in place to allow all vehicles to safely enter and exit the Site. All loading and unloading of HGVs will be undertaken within the works/Site boundary. Upon exit, all lorries will be fully sheeted and pass through a wheel washing installation prior to departure.

2.2.5 On completion of construction works, all plant, surplus materials, rubbish and temporary works will be removed and the Site left in a clean, safe and tidy condition.

2.2.6 All necessary and reasonable measures will be taken to minimise fire risk and comply with the requirements of the local fire authority. Open fires are prohibited at all times and there will be no burning of rubbish on Site.

2.3 Communication of Construction Environmental Management Plan

2.3.1 The Site Manager will manage and co-ordinate on-site environmental activities and act as a point of contact for local residents to ensure that any concerns are resolved quickly and efficiently. The Site Manager will be responsible for inductions and briefing all staff and visitors; meeting environmental an ecological obligation; resolving, reporting and monitoring any environmental incidents; and ensuring waste management procedures are followed.

2.3.2 The requirements of the CEMP and other environmental responsibilities will be communicated to employees and sub-contractors by:

Site Induction;

Risk Assessment & Method Statements for works likely to pose environmental issues;

Toolbox talks; and,

Environmental Monitoring and reporting (by site team).

2.3.3 All environmental incidents will be reported and recorded and a full investigation will be completed where appropriate, and corrective action applied. Records will be kept for all environmental occurrences including but not restricted to potential hazards, near misses, incidents; and complaints.


2.4 Noise and Vibration (Construction Works)

2.4.1 During construction activities, noise and vibration will be minimised wherever possible. Manufacturers' recommendations with regards to vibration levels from machinery shall be adhered to. All plant will be properly maintained and contractors will comply with the terms laid down in the approved Code of Practice Order 2015 and BS 5228: Part 1: Noise Control on Construction and Open Sites.

2.4.2 All plant and machinery in use shall be properly silenced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

2.4.3 The following actions will be implemented to manage noise levels:

Noise rating of equipment will inform equipment selection (where it is necessary to use equipment with high noise levels, mitigation measures will be adopted; e.g. limited times of operations);

All plant and equipment will be suitably sited, operated and serviced in order to minimise noise and vibration;

All plant will be turned off when not in use.

2.5 Air Quality

2.5.1 With the exception of vehicular movements on Site and associated construction machinery, there are no construction processes that have emissions to air. However, during ground works there is potential for dust to be generated (at a local level) due to small scale excavation and storage of soils, laying of gravel for the temporary construction compound and movement of vehicles and plant around the Site.

2.5.2 Wheel washing facilities will be provided by means of a pressurised hose attached to a bowser or water tank and located close to the Site access. All operatives exiting the Site in HGVs or other large vehicles will be required to use the wheel cleaning facilities where dirt and mud have accumulated on the vehicle by cleaning the wheels and underside of the vehicle. Signage will be provided directing vehicle operatives to use the facilities and appropriate methods (such as silt traps and cut off drains) will be used as necessary ensure that any contaminants within washwater does not enter the environment or overflow onto neighbouring land. Hard bristle brooms will also be available on Site for use.

2.6 Water Quality and Drainage

2.6.1 During construction, the Contractors will implement working methods to protect surface water and groundwater resources (and associated habitats and species) from pollution, in line with current guidance and good practice.

2.6.2 Waste storage and concrete washout areas will be designated to minimise areas prone to contamination. Where there is increased risk of contained spillage additional precautions will be taken. With fuels, lubricants and chemical will be stored in accordance with the appropriate Environment Agency; Environmental Management Guidance with an impermeable base and suitable bunding to prevent discharge.

2.6.3 All works will be undertaken in a manner to ensure that existing watercourses and drainage are not polluted, dirtied or obstructed during the construction period.


2.6.4 If any pollution occurs, then the Site Manager shall advise the Environment Agency and the Local Planning Authority immediately and take prompt action to minimise the impact and prevent re-occurrence. A common cause of pollution from sites is through vandalism. Therefore, the Contractor shall ensure that Site is adequately protected by the provision of secure fences and locked accesses where possible.

2.6.5 The measures adopted during the proposed works will include (but not limited to):

Waste storage and concrete washout areas to be designated to minimise areas prone to contamination.

Fuels, lubricants and chemicals will be stored in a place containing an impermeable base and suitable bunding in accordance with current legislation.

The construction of the drainage system will be phased.

Spill kits will be available on Site to ensure that any accidental spillage can be promptly dealt with.

The site will be secured at all times and staff will be trained and made aware of the actions to take in the event of a spillage of potential contaminants. Emergency procedures to be implemented in the event of a spillage or leakage of any polluting material such as fuel, oil or silt-laden drainage will be in place on Site

Public roads and accesses will be regularly maintained and cleaned so they are kept free from deposits in order to prevent silt, oil or other materials entering any drain or watercourse.

Any lorry wheel cleaning facilities shall be securely constructed; overflow and effluent will be contained for proper treatment and disposal.

Dewatering activities will discharge to settlement tanks prior to discharge to a surface water sewer to minimise risk of sedimentation to downstream watercourses.

The groundwater inflow into any deep excavation will be managed to minimise the volume of inflow (and therefore the volume of water requiring removal).

2.6.6 The site once constructed will contain impermeable surfaces and building. The implementation of surface water drainage systems will incorporate pollution control measures.

2.6.7 The waste bunker will be a water retaining structure with a sump to collect leachate which can be pumped out regularly and disposed of to an appropriate licenced facility.

2.6.8 Foul water from the development including that from cleaning and wash down will be discharged to an onsite foul water sewer system and the relevant consents sought from Severn Trent Water.

2.7 Wildlife and Biodiversity

2.7.1 The provisions of Chapter 11 of the Environmental Statement: Ecology and Nature Conservation, shall be followed to protect wildlife and biodiversity to ensure that construction activities do not harm protected species or their habitats and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulation 2017 (as amended).

Non-statutory Designated Sites

2.7.2 The Site is not situated within any non-statutory designated sites but Verge at Ham’s Lane Local Wildlife Site LWS (part LWS and part potential LWS) is located 110m west which will be safeguarded from indirect effects due to surface water runoff through the implementation of pollution prevention and runoff control measures.


Habitats

2.7.3 Habitats within and immediately around the Site are of negligible/low ecological value, comprising of gravel hard standing with the occasional common ruderal species. The Site is situated within an industrial area, surrounded on all sides by buildings, associated infrastructure and hard standing. The overall importance of the Site and its ability to support protected and notable species is assessed as low.

2.7.4 Habitat enhancement measures will include the planting of native hedgerows, trees and shrubs along the south western boundary of the Site, in accordance with the Planting Plan.

Badgers

2.7.5 Three mammal holes and associated tracks were found under the exterior wall to the north of the Site. A pre-construction check for badger setts was completed by a suitably qualified ecologist on 3rd December 2019, prior to commencement of works. No evidence of badger presence or activity was recorded at that time and badgers are not considered to be currently present.

If works are started after the 3rd March 2020, then an update badger check should be undertaken to confirm no new activity. If badger activity is confirmed, the advice of an ecologist will be sought and suitable measures to ensure no harm to this species will be implemented in accordance with the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.

Protected and Notable species

2.7.6 Habitats within the Site are generally unsuitable for the majority of protected and notable species such as amphibians and reptiles or bird species, lacking waterbodies or vegetation suitable for breeding, foraging or refuge. A concrete perimeter wall acts as a barrier restricting wildlife movement into the Site.

2.7.7 Lighting of the Site during construction will be located and directed to avoid light spill into adjacent land, in particular darker areas of land to the north west of the Site which may be utilised by foraging and commuting bats.

Good Practice to be Employed

2.7.8 Site staff will be briefed at induction on the requirements in regard to the environmental good practice on Site including the protection of retained vegetation. Briefings and training will be repeated as required for new starters on site and/or refreshed through Toolbox Talks or similar when Site conditions or special measures are changed or updated.

2.7.9 Standard measures to ensure runoff control and pollution prevention will be implemented; these measures will safeguard the nearby watercourses and wetland features and associated habitats and species.

2.8 Materials and Waste

2.8.1 Materials supplied and used on Site will be recorded, with surplus materials reused or recycled where possible. Material that cannot be reused or recycled will be disposed of in accordance with current legislation. Construction waste generated is expected to be restricted to normal construction wastes which will be sorted and either recycled or disposed of offsite to an appropriately licensed landfill by the Contractor.

2.8.2 Waste management will be in compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and in accordance with the 'Waste Management - A Duty of Care - A Code of Practice'.


2.8.3 Welfare facilities will be self-contained with all discharge of waste water to sealed tanks which will be regularly emptied off-site in an authorised manner. All other waste will be collected in skips and removed from Site at appropriate intervals to an authorised site.

2.8.4 For waste materials that do arise as a consequence of the works, the following measures will be adopted:

All waste streams will be segregated;

All waste will be stored safely and securely to prevent damage to health, or escape into the environment. Consideration will be given to prevent the theft of waste, acts of vandalism and scavenging by animals. Separate containers for different waste will be labelled to avoid confusion;

Waste Management (Duty of Care) training for nominated site operatives;

Nominated person(s) on Site for the signing-off of Waste Transfer Notes;

Records of waste transfer will be maintained up to date and easily retrievable in order that waste officers from the Environment Agency can inspect them at any time;

Rubbish will be removed regularly and the Site will be kept clean and tidy.

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