Prior Approval for the Demolition of Climafuel Unloading bays, Storage Bays, and lower sections of the transport equipment to the Pre-Heater tower.

1. INFORMATIVE 1: Bats can be found in many buildings, even those that initially appear to be unsuitable or have been subject to a bat survey and found no evidence. Therefore, if any evidence of bats is found on site, work should stop while a bat survey is carried out by an experienced bat worker, and any recommendations made following the survey are undertaken. It should also be noted that as bats are a mobile species and can move into a property with potential access at any time. A further survey may be required if the works are not undertaken within two years. Bats and roosts are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, and The Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).
2. INFORMATIVE 2: Work should avoid disturbance to nesting birds. Birds can nest in many places including buildings, trees, shrubs, dense ivy, and bramble/rose scrub. Nesting birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). The main nesting season lasts approximately from March to September inclusive, so work should ideally take place outside these dates if at all possible. N.B birds can nest at any time, and the site should ideally be checked by a suitably qualified ecologist for their presence immediately before work starts, especially if during the breeding season.
3. INFORMATIVE 3: Information regarding flood risk and the risks associated with flooding is available at http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/flood-risk-and-coastal-change/flood-zone-and-flood-risk-tables/
4. INFORMATIVE 4: Demolition Works 1. Permitted hours for demolition works. Demolition works and associated activities at the development, audible beyond the boundary of the site should not be carried out other than between the hours of 0800 - 1800hrs Mondays to Fridays and 0800 - 1300hrs on Saturdays and at no other times, including Sundays and Public/Bank Holidays, unless otherwise agreed with the Environmental Health Officer. 2. Notification to neighbours of demolition works. At least 21 days prior to the commencement of any site works, all occupiers surrounding the site should be notified in writing of the nature and duration of works to be undertaken. The name and contact details of a person responsible for the site works should be made available for enquiries and complaints for the entire duration of the works and updates of work should be provided regularly. Any complaints should be properly addressed as quickly as possible. 3. Dust. Best Practicable Means (BPM) should be used in controlling dust emissions, in accordance with IAQM guidance document 'Assessment of dust from demolition and construction V2.2, 2024'. 4. Dark smoke and nuisance. No waste materials should be burnt on site of the development hereby approved. 5. Noise and Vibration from demolition, piling, concrete crushing, drilling, excavating, etc. Best Practicable Means (BPM) should be used, including low vibration methods and silenced equipment and machinery, in accordance with the Approved Codes of Practice of BS5228:2009 for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites. 6. Waste management and disposal All waste materials and rubbish associated with demolition should be contained on site in appropriate containers which, when full, should be promptly removed to a licensed disposal site.
5. INFORMATIVE 5: Alternative statutory enforcement Approval of this application does not indemnify the applicant or contractors from action being taken under alternative statutory enforcement regimes. Should substantiated complaints be received from occupiers of nearby buildings or local residents regarding noise, vibration or dust arising from the demolition works, the Local Authority may take action under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 and/or the Environmental Protection Act 1990, where appropriate. The responsibility rests with the developer to ensure that best practicable means are employed at all times to minimise disturbance to both commercial/industrial neighbours and residential receptors located in the wider area.
6. The Application Form Plans – Climafuel Buildings Demolition – Site Plan - TD 25041 – (1of2) Rev A Plans – Climafuel Buildings Demolition - TD 25041 – (2of2) Rev A Supporting information – Photographs and photomontages Supporting information – Covering Letter Supporting information – Tetra Tech - Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment Supporting information – Cemex Tender Document Received by the Loal Planning Authority on the 27th January 2026

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