Waste facility to be built in Mid Wales despite opposition
An application to build a new waste recycling facility and a business park has been passed.
Locals put in a number of objections to the development near to the A483 in Abermule, just north of Newtown, however they fell on deaf ears as Powys County Council's planning committee passed the application.
The full application was for the waste facility, and the application was for outline planning for the business park.
The development will now take place on land that was purchased from the Welsh Government.
Locals were unhappy the land was going to be used as waste facility, and expressed concerns on noise disturbance, smell issues and the impact it will have on the Abermule Hotel and other tourism businesses.
Others have said that there is issues around surface drainage water, the roof not being used for solar power and about its sustainability.
The application stated: "Full planning permission is sought for the construction of a recycling bulking facility to allow the bulking of paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles.
"The facility will also incorporate an area for the collection of green/food waste. The proposed development will provide 33 staff parking spaces along with 25 spaces for refuse vehicles.
"Facilities are also provided for the re- fuelling and cleaning of vehicles. The site will be operational from 7am to 6pm."
Development works are likely to start early in 2019 with the council intending to develop the park in a number of phases.
The six businesses units planned for the site will be for local businesses to establish themselves and expand while the recycling bulking facility will be for materials that are collected from households and will be bulked up at site before being transported to re-processors.
Phyl Davies, cabinet member for recycling and assets, said: “I’m delighted that this application has been approved.
“As part of our vision for Powys, we want to be an open and enterprising council that actively promotes and supports a vibrant economy.
"The decision will allow us to develop this well-located site so that we can provide opportunities for existing businesses to expand and attract new enterprises to the county
“The recycling bulking facility is essential to maximise the efficiency of the collection vehicles and ensure the quality of the material we collect as we continue to increase our recycling rates in line with the Welsh Government’s targets."
