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The installation of three cryogenic tanks comprising two nitrogen tanks (each 14.8 metres high, 3 metres diameter) and one argon tank (12.8 metres high, 3 metres diameter) and associated cryogenic equipment on an existing concrete plinth. This equipment will replace an existing nitrogen tank (16.2 metres high, 3 metres diameter) and an existing argon tank (5 metres high, 2 metres diameter) and existing associated equipment currently utilising 90 sq. metres of the plinth. The total area of the new plant will be 135 sq. metres and it will all be sited within the curtilage of the Sandvik Osprey site (as per the existing arrangement).

Sandvik Osprey Limited Milland Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1NJ

DecidedReference: P2025/0025Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate
Received
13 Jan 2025
Validated
29 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
25 Mar 2025
Local authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Application overview

The installation of three cryogenic tanks comprising two nitrogen tanks (each 14.8 metres high, 3 metres diameter) and one argon tank (12.8 metres high, 3 metres diameter) and associated cryogenic equipment on an existing concrete plinth. This equipment will replace an existing nitrogen tank (16.2 metres high, 3 metres diameter) and an existing argon tank (5 metres high, 2 metres diameter) and existing associated equipment currently utilising 90 sq. metres of the plinth. The total area of the new plant will be 135 sq. metres and it will all be sited within the curtilage of the Sandvik Osprey site (as per the existing arrangement).

Proposal details

Reference
P2025/0025
Alternative references
PP-13690582
Ward
Neath East
Parish
Neath Town Council

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Application location

Sandvik Osprey Limited Milland Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1NJ

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Decision NoticeDecisionNot publishedView
Sandvik View PointsGeneral InNot publishedView
SA11 1NJ Site Location Plan ProposedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
SA11 1NJ Layout ExistingSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
SA11 1NJ Site Elevation ExistingSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
SA11 1NJ Site Elevation ProposedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
SA11 1NJ Site Location Plan ExistingSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
ApplicationFormRedactedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
SA11 1NJ Layout ProposedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView

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