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Appendix 1

HCC Responses to the Comments Received on the Waste Site Allocations Issues and Preferred Options 2 Document – November 2009: Incineration, New Barnfield and Westmill

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3.7 WSAPO570 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Hatfield Aerodrome due to proximity to residential and pollution.

Private (Gary Devey)

15-12-2009 Comment noted. See General response to technology and site allocations.

4.4 WSAPO356 Objects to incineration in Hertfordshire due to dangerous emissions, long term contracts and costs.

Private (Mr J Bailey)

17-01-2010 Comment noted.

4.5 WSAPO349 Objects to the development of incinerators in England due to the emissions of CO2 and other pollutants, which will affect a large part of the county and beyond.

Private (Mr John

Robson)

18-12-2009 Comment noted. See General response to technology and site allocations. .

Table 4.1 WSAPO72 Objects to incineration as a means of waste disposal in Hertfordshire due to the emergence of new technologies, build costs, operating costs, incinerators emitting a variety of pollutants exposing residents to harmful emissions, and an increase in traffic.

Private (Ms Jane

Moorman)

14-2-2009 Comment noted. See General response to technology and site allocations.

Table 4.1 WSAPO74 Considers that power generation facilities should be considered and would gain more

Private (Mr 14-2-2009 Comment noted. Addressed in draft Waste Core Strategy Policy

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public support if ‘green energy' was listed. Roger Murr) 7.

Table 4.1 WSAPO79 Believes that thermal treatment should be deleted as an option until such a time that the exhaust heat from such plants can be harnessed.

Private (Mr John Nairn)

14-12-2009 See General response to technology and site allocations

Heat recovery will depend on the specific proposal/location. Preference for recovery of heat and power addressed in draft Waste Core Strategy Policy 7.

Table 4.1 WSAPO100 Believes that not enough information is available to show that incineration is a viable and safe solution to Hertfordshire's waste problem. A convincing and robust argument should be provided in order to experiment with such technologies in a densely populated area.

Private (Mr Graham Smith)


Table 4.1 WSAPO106 Objects to the development of an incinerator anywhere in Hertfordshire.

Private (Mr Robin Bilson)


Table 4.1 WSAPO296 Objects to the development of incinerators in Hertfordshire due to CO2 emissions, reduces recycling, increase in transport and expense.

Private (Mr John Cherry)


Appendix 1 WDF table 1.doc 2

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Suggests that anaerobic digesters should be developed throughout the County.

Anaerobic digestion is listed as a suggested waste treatment within tables 4.1 and is deemed suitable on a range of sites listed in table 5.1.

Table 4.1 WSAPO336 It is not clear whether 'thermal treatment' means incineration in table 4.1.

Private (Mr I LeGallais)

18-12-2009 The terminology used in table 4.1 will be reviewed prior to publication of the pre-submission consultation document. Add thermal treatment to the glossary

Table 4.1 WSAPO415 Objects to the development of incinerators and believes that recycling facilities should be extended.

Private (Mrs Sandra Varley)

18-12-2009 Comment noted. Provision for recycling facilities is included in the plan, together with targets.

5.3 WSAPO133 New Barnfield site is reserved exclusively for municipal waste treatment as part of the PFI contract, which is an availability constraint as it is not available for a commercial and industrial waste facility.

Biffa Waste Services

08-12-2009 See General response to technology and site allocations. New Barnfield is not reserved for a municipal waste treatment facility and has been identified for a range of waste treatments. Its allocation is independent of the Waste Procurement process. Should it (or other sites) come forward as part of that process ,any MSW capacity


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secured at any site could also include provision for C&I waste as a merchant facility.

Table 5.1 WSAPO569 The site [New Barnfield] is only being made available for municipal waste treatment in connection with the PFI contract. This represents an availability constraint in that it would not be available for development of a merchant facility to treat commercial and industrial waste. This should therefore be noted on the site summary and in Table 5.1.


08-12-2009 See above. New Barnfield could be suitable for a range of different waste treatment facilities.

Table 5.1 WSAPO410 Objects to large incinerators being developed on preferred sites identified in Welwyn Hatfield, but considers that a smaller scale incinerator processing waste from Hatfield, WGC and St. Albans maybe acceptable.

Private (Mrs Windsor)

26-11-2009 Comment noted. The Plan seeks to identify sites that may be suitable to accommodate a range of waste facilities (both in terms of capacity and treatment) during the plan period to allow for flexibility. Incineration is just one of a number of technologies that could be suitable.

Table 5.23 Burrowfields Waste Site

Development

WSAPO13 Thermal treatment should be deleted from the list of waste facilities for this site.

Private (Mrs Sheila Archer)

09-12-2009 Comment noted. See general response to technology and site allocations.


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Brief Burrowfields is unsuitable for a thermal treatment site due to proximity to housing, and current traffic congestion.

Table 5.23 Burrowfields Waste Site

Development Brief

WSAPO371 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Burrowfields due to increased traffic and lorry movements within the local area. Appears to be no sites identified in Welwyn Hatfield that are accessible via rail.

Private (Mr Robin

Kersey)


Table 5.24 Hatfield

Aerodrome Waste Site

Development Brief

WSAPO14 Thermal treatment should be deleted from the list of waste facilities for this site.

It is unlikely that there is enough room for a thermal treatment facility due to extensive development of the site. It is unsuitable due to close proximity to housing and Howe Dell school and an increase in lorry movements.



Table 5.24 Hatfield


Development Brief

WSAPO18 Objects to incineration on Hatfield Aerodrome due to proximity of housing and the neighbouring Howe Dell School.

Private (Mr James Dann)


Table 5.24 WSAPO35 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private (Mr 12-12-2009 Comment noted. See general


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Hatfield Aerodrome Waste Site

Development Brief

at Hatfield Aerodrome and New Barnfield, due to incinerators producing twice as much CO2, hazards to health, discouraging recycling, cost and encouraging long distance lorry driving.

Incinerators will decrease property prices.

New Barnfield is unsuitable due to disruption to neighbouring school and library.

Ian Murrill) response to technology and site allocations.

Table 5.24 Hatfield


Development Brief

WSAPO45 Objects to a large incinerator being sited on Hatfield Aerodrome due to the severe effect on the local environment, severe pollution increase in traffic congestion, and proximity to housing with the University and Hertfordshire and Howe Dell Primary School close by. Such a facility should be sited in a rural location where the A414 and A1 are in close proximity.

Private (Mr Ivan Ziff)


Table 5.24 Hatfield


Development

WSAPO81 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Hatfield Aerodrome due to proximity of housing and unhealthy emissions.

Private (Mr Lane)



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Table 5.24 Hatfield


Development Brief

WSAPO102 Objects to the development of an incinerator on Hatfield Aerodrome due to sensitive receptors, health and environmental impacts and traffic congestion. Ground water could be polluted, as depths are only 7m below. Should be sited in the rural area, away from centres of population.

Private (Mrs Lynne

Sparks)


Table 5.26 Traveller’s

Lane Waste Site

Development Brief

WSAPO16 Traveller's Lane is not suitable due to inadequate road infrastructure. Welham Green residents would be at significant risk of health problems from emissions.

Thermal treatment should therefore be deleted from the list of waste facilities for this site.



Traveller’s Lane Employment Area along with other sites listed in the document, have been identified on the basis of its scoring at the site selection stage.

Appendix E Table E.31 –

WSAPO21 Objects to incineration as a method of waste disposal and objects to waste development at

Private (Mr Desmond

11-12-2009 Comment noted. See general response to technology and site


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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Preferred

Site Allocations

Hatfield Aerodrome, New Barnfield and Travellers Lane due to proximity of housing, schools, an increase in traffic congestion, causing pollution and carbon emissions, protected wildlife at New Barnfield and windborne pollution from incinerator stack.

Markus) allocations.



Site Allocations

WSAPO57 Objects to incineration of waste at Hatfield. Private (N Abbas)




Site Allocations

WSAPO82 Objects to the development of incinerators on all sites in Welwyn Hatfield due to health risks and an increase in traffic. Believes that recycling should be made easier.

Private (Mr John Cooke)



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WSAPO21 Objects to incineration as a method of waste disposal and objects to waste development at Hatfield Aerodrome, New Barnfield and Travellers Lane due to proximity of housing, schools, an increase in traffic congestion, causing pollution and carbon emissions, protected wildlife at New Barnfield and windborne pollution from incinerator stack.

Private (Mr Desmond Markus)




Site Allocations

WSAPO57 Objects to incineration of waste at Hatfield. Private (N Abbas)




Site

WSAPO97 Objects to New Barnfield, Traveller's Lane and Hatfield Aerodrome being promoted as sites suitable to accommodate incineration due to health risks, increase in pollution, proximity to residential areas and education facilities that would be disrupted.

Private (Mr Scott

Chalmers)



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Site Allocations


Private (Miss Julia Lewis)




Site Allocations


Private (Miss Julia Lewis)




Site

WSAPO108 Objects to incineration in Hertfordshire, particularly at Hatfield Aerodrome, Traveller's Lane and New Barnfield, due to proximity of sensitive receptors, pollution, increase in HGV traffic causing, noise, and vibrations and increase in road traffic accidents.

Private (Mr Mark

Lampert)



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Allocations Steps should be taken to reduce the amount of waste generated, increase the amount of doorstep recycling and concentrate on the siting of smaller, localised more environmentally friendly and less polluting alternatives throughout the County.

Policies to address these matters are included in the Core Strategy



Site Allocations

WSAPO109 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Hatfield Aerodrome due to the previous Inspector's decision in the 1990s. New Barnfield is equally unsuitable due to health concerns, increase in lorry movements and the closure of two schools and a reference library.

Private (Mrs Hazel

Loader)




Site Allocations

WSAPO112 Objects to the development of an incinerator at all preferred areas in Hatfield and particularly New Barnfield due to proximity of sensitive receptors causing disruption for many people, and impacts on the wildlife currently located on site.

Private (Mrs Cheryl

McMurray)

17-12-2009 Comment noted. See general response to technology.

Appendix E WSAPO170 Does not wish to see the New Barnfield site Private (Ms 06-12-2009 Comment noted. See general


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Table E.31 – Welwyn Hatfield Borough Preferred

Site Allocations

developed as an incinerator, nor any other sites identified in Welwyn Hatfield Borough.

New Barnfield is still used as a Central Resources Library and the brief does not mention the possible effects on residents and children at Millwards and other housing estates surrounding the site.

Respondent has made other representations regarding New Barnfield as a Strategic Site in the Core Strategy (please see CS summary).

Adrienne Nix) response to technology and site allocations.



Site Allocations

WSAPO178 Objects to the development of an incinerator any where in Hatfield due to detrimental effects of incinerator in densely populated area:

Increased pollution;

Increased traffic congestion and pollution;

Threaten Great Crested Newts.

Private (Mr Andrew

Wakeling)



Welwyn

WSAPO183 Does not wish to see the New Barnfield site developed as an incinerator, nor any other sites identified in Welwyn Hatfield Borough.

Private (Mr Mike Arnold)



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Hatfield Borough Preferred

Site Allocations

New Barnfield is still used as a Central Resources Library and the brief does not mention the possible effects on residents and children at Millwards and other housing estates surrounding the site.




Site Allocations

WSAPO346 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield and other sites in Welwyn Hatfield due to effects on wildlife, close proximity of public rights of way, housing and special needs school, its green belt location, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.

Private (Mr David Killick)


A policy for waste reduction is being developed in the Waste Core Strategy document.

Govt target for recycling of waste is being exceeded.


Welwyn

WSAPO351 Objects to the development of an incinerator at all preferred sites in Welwyn Hatfield due to the release of CO2 and other fumes, health

Private (B Callan)

18-12-2009 Comment noted. See general response to technology and site


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problems, and a fixed term 25 year contract. allocations.



Site Allocations

WSAPO352 Objects to the development of an incinerator in Hatfield as it is not an environmentally friendly option.

Private (Mr Peter Hill)




Site Allocations

WSAPO370 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield and other sites in Welwyn Hatfield due to the development being close to houses and a special needs school.

Believes that the dismissal of alternatives is outdated and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste.

Private (Ms Victoria Kiko Kawashima)


A policy for waste reduction is being developed in the Waste Core Strategy document.

Govt target for recycling of waste is being exceeded.

The Plan includes flexibility for a range of treatment


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WSAPO378 Objects to any further waste development at New Barnfield due to the presence of Great Crested Newts, proximity of residential areas and Southfield School, nearby cemetery, location in the green belt, proximity of footpaths and cycle tracks, and Travellers Lane employment area and the facilities at New Barnfield.

Objects to a waste treatment facility at Traveller's Lane for the same reasons above. Believes that Roehyde, Hatfield Aerodrome and Burrowfields are also unsuitable for an incinerator due to their proximity to residential areas.

Considers that the process of incineration is unacceptable in Hertfordshire due to health problems, will discourage recycling, cause traffic pollution and will contribute to global warming.

Private (Cathy Roe)



Welwyn Hatfield Borough

WSAPO409 Objects to incineration on all sites listed in Hatfield, as they are all located in close proximity large numbers of people.

Incineration process does not reach a high

Private (Mr Youngman)



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Allocations

enough temperature to destroy smaller particles, which are the easiest to breath in and the most difficult for the body to deal with. Believes that other methods of waste disposal should be considered.



Site Allocations

WSAPO411 Objects to incineration on all sites listed in Hatfield. See Core Strategy representation.

Private (Mr A.E

Freeman)


Appendix E Map 049

WSAPO113 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield and Traveller's Lane due to climate change, and proximity to housing. The site does not meet Core Strategy objective 4, which is to facilitate a shift away from road transport. A pond is located on site, which contains rare and protected newts.

Private (Mr Tom Clarke)



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Table 5.10 (Westmill Quarry

Waste Site Development

Brief)

WSAPO7

WSAPO59

Objects to an incinerator being built at Westmill due to its green belt location, insufficient access, lack of access by rail or water, and being contrary to the stated aim of dealing with waste as close to its source. However, if there is to be an incinerator, it should be located away from residents with regular monitoring of emission levels that are publicly available. The plant should also be operated to WHO guidelines.

Also concerned about Biffa running the incinerator due to their poor management record, and expects any limits on emissions that maybe imposed on the plant to be exceeded.

Private (Mr Ian Ball)

Private (Mr Sean Lally-

Randell)

23-11-2009

13-12-2009

Comments noted. See General responses to technology and Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO10 Agrees with all comments submitted by Ian Ball on 23rd November, with regards to Westmill.

Private (Simon Grover)

28-11-2009 Noted.

Table 5.10 (Westmill

WSAPO65 Objects to the inclusion of an incinerator at Westmill due to health grounds, toxic air,

Private (Mr Victor

13-12-2009 Comments noted. See General responses to technology and


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Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

pollution extending about 15 miles in each direction, decrease in property prices and the possibility of babies born with birth defects.

Botterill) Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO110 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the pollution affecting the water table, and aircraft being affected by the scale/siting of the facility. Access from the A602 from Stevenage is also poor.

Private (Mr White)

17-12-2009 Comments noted. See General responses to technology and Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO111 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due its contribution to climate change, pollution issues, and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase in congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

Private (Mr & Mrs M

Wadsworth)


Waste Core Strategy Policy 4 addresses development on the Green Belt.


Waste Site

WSAPO149 Objects to the development of a CHP facility at Westmill due to health impacts, scale and visual impact, overall adverse impact, would contravene the agreed scheme of restoration,

Thundridge Parish

Council (Cllr B. S



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Development Brief)

would be constructed on Green Belt land, affect public rights of way, proximity of housing and an increase in traffic.

Shearman) Waste Core Strategy Policy 4 addresses development on the Green Belt.



Brief)

WSAPO172

WSAPO173

Objects to the Westmill site being developed for an incinerator due to its location in the Green Belt, an increase in traffic, and an inability to sell local property.

Private (Katharine Spence)

Private (Alan & Margaret

Spence)

6-12-2009

6-12-2009

Comments noted. See General responses to technology and Site Allocations




Brief)

WSAPO174 Objects to incineration as such facilities can potentially severely affect the health of residents within a 20 mile radius. Fails to see why recyclable waste should be incinerated. Considers that waste from outside the area will be brought in to feed the capacity of the facility.

Private (Alan & Margaret

Spence)




Brief)

WSAPO176 Concerns re: proximity to residents and schools, visual impact, noise, light and visual pollution, suffer with existing landfill, previous promise to return to fields, effect on property prices, increased congestion, Green Belt site, health effect of emissions. More modern and nature friendly options should be considered.

Private (Barbara

Short)




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Table 5.10 Westmill Quarry


Brief)

WSAPO186 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill Quarry due to the burning of recyclable waste, cost and pollution.

Private (Mrs Margaret Carrier)

18-12-2009 See General response to technology and Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO187 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, visual impact and reduction in house prices.

Private (Keeley Everitt)




Brief)

WSAPO188 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to health concerns, problems with residual ash and lorry movements.

Private (Mr Alan Cain)




Brief)

WSAPO189 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, dangers to local residents, increase noise, light and visual pollution, prevent restoration of the land to agriculture, cause traffic congestion, process toxic and hazardous

Private (Nadia

Gregori)

18-12-2009 Comments noted. See General responses to technology and Site Allocations.


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waste and contravenes the green belt.

Incineration is not the only alternative to landfill, causes polluting emissions, burns recyclables, discourages recycling, is an expensive form of waste management and contributes to climate change.

The Plan allows for a range of waste treatment



Brief)

WSAPO190 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, dangers to local residents, increase noise, light and visual pollution, prevent restoration of the land to agriculture, cause traffic congestion, process toxic and hazardous waste and contravenes the green belt.


Private (Mr Kevin

Speller)




Waste Site

WSAPO191 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, dangers to local residents, increase noise, light and visual pollution, prevent restoration of the land to agriculture, cause traffic

Private (Mr Chris

Andrews)



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Development Brief)

congestion, process toxic and hazardous waste and contravenes the green belt.





Brief)



Private (Mr Keith

Haldenby)




Waste Site

WSAPO193 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill.

Private (Mr & Mrs S

Watson)

18-12-2009 See General response to technology and Site Allocations


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Brief)

WSAPO194 Monitoring and enforcement is essential.

Issues related to incineration - emissions, proximity to residential areas, limited road access, increase in traffic, no planning application or design, pylons and switching facility required on site for electricity generation.

Private Ms Ann

Brookfield)


Monitoring and enforcement is part of the required statutory process



Brief)

WSAPO195 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to landfilling and incineration being unsuitable - negative health and environmental impacts, do not recover sufficient energy or reclaim recyclables, waste will be imported from long distance, out-dated technology, toxic chemicals emitted burning commercial and industrial waste, proximity to residential area, detrimental visual impact, Green Belt should be protected, poor record of site management, increase in road traffic, lack of employment opportunities, adverse impact on property prices.

Private (Mr Frank

Winfield)




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Brief)

WSAPO196 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, danger to local residents, noise and light pollution, smells, increase in traffic congestion visual impact and effects of property prices. Incineration also emits harmful emissions, contributes to climate change and minimal energy recovery.

Private (Dr Graham Kinkert)




Brief)

WSAPO197 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, air pollution, an increase in congestion from traffic carrying hazardous/toxic waste. Incineration causes pollution and destroys valuable materials that could be recycled and doesn't provide an incentive for recycling.

Private (Celia & Geoff Thomas)




Brief)

WSAPO198 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, danger to local residents, visual, noise and light pollution, impact upon property prices, traffic congestion and development on Green Belt, which contravenes a promise to return the site to agricultural uses. Incineration also pollutes the air with dangerous emissions, destroys valuable materials that could be recycled, doesn't provide an incentive for

Private (Yolanda

Ellis)




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recycling and contributes to climate change.

Table 5.10

(Westmill Quarry)

WSAPO200 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, danger to local residents, visual, noise and light pollution, impact upon property prices, traffic congestion and development on Green Belt, which contravenes a promise to return the site to agricultural uses. Incineration also pollutes the air with dangerous emissions, destroys valuable materials that could be recycled, doesn't provide an incentive for recycling and contributes to climate change.

Private (Gareth Ellis)





Brief)

WSAPO201 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the emission of toxic fumes, health concerns, traffic congestion, increase in road accidents, damage to the local environment and visual impact.

Private (Linda Olliver)




Brief)

WSAPO202 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, hazardous to health, traffic congestion, transportation of hazardous and toxic waste, creation of noise and light pollution, it's not the best alternative to landfill, acts as a

Private (Suzanne Vernon)



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disincentive of recycling, operating expense. The site should also be returned to agriculture.



Brief)

WSAPO203 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to its overall location near to Ware, impacts upon the road network and an increase in traffic congestion.

Private (Mr Stuart

Chandler)




Brief)

WSAPO204 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

Private (Sharon

Anderson)





WSAPO206 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to

Private (Susan

Cosgrove)


Waste Core Strategy Policy 4


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Brief) housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

addresses development on the Green Belt.



Brief)

WSAPO207 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land. Considers that this is a major onslaught on the environment with no benefits towards reducing greenhouse gases.

Private (D Cosgrove)





Brief)

WSAPO208 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion

Private (Thomas

Cosgrove)




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with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.



Brief)


Private (Lindsay Proctor)





Brief)


Private (Daniela Pledger)



Table 5.10 WSAPO211 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private 17-12-2009 Comments noted. See General


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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

(Ashley Simmons)

responses to technology and Site Allocations




Brief)


Private (Tracy

Phillips)





Brief)

WSAPO213 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill Quarry due to health impacts, development on Green Belt land and discourages other methods of waste management.

Private (Alan Furness)


Waste Core Strategy Policy 4 addresses development on the


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Green Belt.



Brief)

WSAPO214 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to environmental effects.

Private (R Briar)




Brief)

WSAPO216 Objects to the development of incinerators in Hertfordshire and particularly Westmill due to climate change, pollution, visual impact, increase in traffic and the installation of electricity pylons.

Private Adam (Bradford)




Brief)

WSAPO217 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in HGVs, pollution, and health problems. Incineration is not the best way of dealing with waste.

Private (Shirley &

Robert Wallis)



Waste Site

WSAPO219 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, emissions, development of Green Belt and reduction of house prices. It's also not the

Private (Matt Carpenter)



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Development Brief)

best alternative to landfill, and causes pollution.




Brief)

WSAPO221 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill as it is not the best or only alternative to landfill, destroys valuable recyclable resources and doesn't therefore provide an incentive for recycling. It also contributes to climate change, is an expensive for of dealing with waste, and gives off dioxins when the waste is burnt.

Private (Danny Selfe)




Brief)

WSAPO222 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill as it is not the best or only alternative to landfill, destroys valuable recyclable materials and doesn't therefore provide an incentive for recycling. It also contributes to climate change, is an expensive for of dealing with waste, and gives off dioxins when the waste is burnt.

Private (Sharon Selfe)



WSAPO223 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill, as it destroys valuable recyclable materials, causes air pollution and contributes

Private (Mr & Mrs N

Beynon)



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Brief)

to climate change. It will also increase congestion on the roads, and is too close to residential areas.



Brief)

WSAPO224 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, effect on house prices, health effects, potential for major incidents with the increase in traffic and does not have any confidence in Biffa complying with EU guidelines.

Private (Linda Smith)




Brief)

WSAPO225 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, danger to local residents, visual, noise and light pollution, impact upon property prices, traffic congestion and development on Green Belt, which contravenes a promise to return the site to agricultural uses. Incineration also pollutes the air with dangerous emissions, destroys valuable materials that could be recycled, doesn't provide an incentive for recycling and contributes to climate change.

Private (Mario

Persico)



Table 5.10 Westmill

WSAPO226 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an

Private (Mario



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Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

Insalaco) Site Allocations




Brief)


Private (David

Parrish)





Brief)

WSAPO228 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion

Private (Sally Clayton)




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with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.



Brief)


Private (David Brown)





Brief)


Private (Mandy Brown)



Table 5.10 WSAPO233 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private 17-12-2009 Comments noted. See General


Westmill

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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive form of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

(Danny Catherall)





Brief)

WSAPO234 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to visual amenity, long term health implications, traffic congestion and a risk of coalescence between Hertford and Ware.

Private (Mr Mark

Thomas)




Brief)

WSAPO235 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in air pollution, visual amenity, proximity of housing, access concerns, and a reduction in house prices.

A large incinerator will reduce the incentive for recycling.

Private (Mr Alan Julian)


Table 5.10 Westmill

WSAPO236 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing,

Private (Dr Jeremy



Westmill

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Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

visual, noise and light pollution, impact on property prices, traffic congestion and development within the Green Belt.

Incineration is not the best alternative to landfill, as it causes pollution, contributes to climate change, is an expensive way of handling waste and is a disincentive for recycling.

Hoyle) Site Allocations




Brief)

WSAPO237 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, visual, noise and light pollution, impact on property prices, traffic congestion and development within the Green Belt.

Incineration is not the best alternative to landfill, as it causes pollution, contributes to climate change, is an expensive way of handling waste and is a disincentive for recycling.

Private (Mrs Maria Hoyle)





Brief)

WSAPO238 Objects to waste incineration in general due to the pollution it causes, the dangerous emissions released into the air, the disincentive to recycle and the heavy contribution it makes towards climate change.

Private (Mrs Linda

Thatcher)



Westmill

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Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the proximity to homes and residents, the impact on property prices, increased traffic congestion in the area, the transportation of hazardous and toxic waste and development within the Green Belt.




Brief)

WSAPO239 Objects to waste incineration in general due to the pollution impacts, dangerous emissions, the disincentive to recycle and contribution to climate change.

Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, visual, noise and light pollution, traffic congestion in the immediate area, the transportation of hazardous and toxic waste and development within the Green Belt.

Private (Mr Andy Everett)





Brief)

WSAPO241 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the increased traffic movements in the area and consequent pollution, the proximity of the development to residential homes, health impacts, the impact on property prices and local businesses and the disincentive to recycle.

Private (Mrs Linda Coffin)


Table 5.10 WSAPO243 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private (Mr 16-12-2009 Comments noted. See General


Westmill

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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to an increase in traffic causing road congestion and will devalue property.

Tom Bilbow) responses to technology and Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO244 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, an increase in noise and light pollution, an increase in traffic congestion and development of the Green Belt. Incineration also contributes to climate change and does not encourage recycling.

Private (Arron Zitver)



A policy for the reduction of waste is being developed in the Waste Core Strategy



Brief)

WSAPO245 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, devaluation of property prices, polluting emissions, contribution to climate change and would destroy recyclable materials.

Private (MS Karli Watson)



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Brief)

WSAPO246 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, an increase in traffic congestion, which would include hazardous and toxic waste. It would also contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land, which has been promised will be returned to agriculture.

Private (Ms Susan

Bennett)





Brief)

WSAPO247 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, visual, noise and light pollution, development on Green Belt and a previous promise to return the land agriculture. It will also reduce property prices and there will be an increase in traffic congestion from the carriage of toxic waste. Incineration in general causes pollution, is not the best alternative to landfill and destroys materials that could be recycled, therefore causing a disincentive to recycle.

Private (Mr Paul

Leadbetter)





Brief)

WSAPO248 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, visual, noise and light pollution, development on Green Belt and a previous promise to return the land agriculture. It will also reduce property prices and there will be an increase

Private (Mr Paul Hyatt)




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in traffic congestion from the carriage of toxic waste. Incineration in general causes pollution, is not the best alternative to landfill and destroys materials that could be recycled, therefore causing a disincentive to recycle.

Green Belt.



Brief)

WSAPO249 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, visual, noise and light pollution, development on Green Belt and a previous promise to return the land agriculture. It will also reduce property prices and there will be an increase in traffic congestion from the carriage of toxic waste. Incineration in general causes pollution, is not the best alternative to landfill and destroys materials that could be recycled, therefore causing a disincentive to recycle.

Private (K Coates)





Brief)

WSAPO250 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, traffic congestion, visual intrusion, and development on Green Belt land. Incineration will cause pollution, encourage a growth in waste, contribute to climate change and process waste that could be recycled.

Private (Mr Barry

Newman)



Table 5.10 WSAPO251 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private (Don 16-12-2009 Comments noted. See General


Westmill

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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to the proximity of housing and a school, particulate pollution, disruption to watercourses and development on Green Belt land. Believes that the dismissal of alternatives is outdated and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste.

There will be traffic issues if extra waste is brought into the site to increase capacity. Believes that incineration in general is inappropriate in Hertfordshire.

& Kathryn Adams)






Brief)

WSAPO252 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, concerns regarding Biffa staff, and the underlying chalk aquifer and development on land that should be returned to agriculture.

Private (Mr Dick Tanner)




Brief)

WSAPO253 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, and incineration being unable to make enough electricity.

Private (E Kirkwood)



Westmill

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Brief)

WSAPO254 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution, destroys recyclable materials, provides a disincentive for recycling, expensive, contributes to climate change, proximity of housing, visual, noise and light pollution, impact of property prices and will cause traffic congestion. Should not be built on Green Belt land.

Private (Felice Airey)





Brief)

WSAPO255 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing and schools, visual and health impacts, development on Green Belt land, devaluation of property, contribution to climate change and an increase in traffic congestion causing pollution.

Incineration in general is not the best or only alternative to landfill and that it does not provide an incentive for recycling as recyclable material will be processed by incineration.

Private (Alan & Patricia Thomas)




Waste Site

WSAPO257 Objects due to proximity to housing and schools, poor site management record likely to continue, visual impact, noise, light pollution, environmental and health effects, air

Private (Mrs Suzannah

Foster)



Westmill

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Development Brief)

pollution, previous promise to return land to countryside, increase in congestion, concern re: movement of hazardous waste.



Brief)

WSAPO258 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, is an expensive for of waste management and discourages recycling as recyclable materials will be incinerated. The site is too close to housing causing pollution and a decrease in property prices, and an increase congestion with HGV movements. Incinerators contribute to climate change and will involve development on Green Belt land.

Private (Ms Angela

Cosgrove)





Brief)

WSAPO259 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the processing of recyclable material, which will not provide a recycling incentive, development on Green Belt land, proximity of housing, devaluation of property prices and an increase in traffic movements.

Private (Mrs Mollie

Slimmon)




Waste Site

WSAPO260 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill as the site should be returned to countryside, proximity to housing, children's exposure to toxins, visual impact and lorry

Private (Mr John

Whybrew)



Westmill

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Development Brief)

movements.



Brief)



Private (Ms Linda

Connolly)





Brief)


Incineration is not the only alternative to landfill, causes polluting emissions, burns recyclables, discourages recycling, is an

Private (Mr Robert

Warner)




Westmill

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expensive form of waste management and contributes to climate change.



Brief)

WSAPO264 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to air pollution, an increase in road traffic accidents, noise and light pollution and a decrease in property prices.

Private (Mrs Joanne

Cumberland)




Brief)

WSAPO265 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to air pollution, an increase in road traffic accidents, noise and light pollution and a decrease in property prices.

Private (Mrs Ana

Middleton)




Brief)

WSAPO266 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to emissions, transportation of waste to the site, and proximity of housing and schools.

Private (Mr Patrick Milne)



WSAPO267 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to health implications, visual impact and inadequate transport links.

Private (Ms Clare Clarke)



Westmill

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Brief)



Brief)

WSAPO268 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in pollution, an increase in road traffic, and proximity to housing. Believes that C&I waste should also be recycled.

Private (Jane & Peter Bester)




Brief)

WSAPO269 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to toxic cloud emissions, decrease in property prices, noise and visual impacts, and an increase in traffic congestion.

Private (Ms Lisa Want)




Brief)

WSAPO270 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill quarry due to proximity of residential areas, increase in pollution, noise, contribution to climate change and devaluing house prices.

Private (Mr Andrew Bunker)


Table 5.10 Westmill

WSAPO271 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing,

Private (Richard &



Westmill

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

dangers to local residents, increase noise, light and visual pollution, prevent restoration of the land to agriculture, cause traffic congestion, process toxic and hazardous waste and contravenes the green belt.


Sharon Collett)

Site Allocations




Brief)

WSAPO272 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution, it reduces the incentive for recycling, environmental damage, visual impact, decrease in property prices, health problems, traffic congestion, and development of the green belt.

Would like to see the land restored.

Private (Ms Fiona

Hudson)





Brief)

WSAPO273 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to housing, dangers to local residents, increase noise, light and visual pollution, prevent restoration of the land to agriculture, cause traffic congestion, process toxic and hazardous

Private (Mr David Hyde)




Westmill

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waste and contravenes the green belt.




Brief)

WSAPO274 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution and proximity of housing.

Private (Hilary &

Steve Morris)




Brief)


Incineration is not the only alternative to landfill, causes polluting emissions, burns recyclables, discourages recycling, is an expensive form of waste management and

Private (Ms Jane Stovold)




Westmill

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contributes to climate change.



Brief)

WSAPO276 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill as it is a wasteful form of waste management, it causes pollution, will be too close to residents and nature reserves and would not return the site to agriculture. Property prices will also be affected.

Private (Pascal Harris)




Brief)

WSAPO277 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to visual impact, traffic congestion, pollution causing health issues and a reduction property prices. Incineration will also harm recycling rates.

Private (Mr D Webb)




Brief)


Incineration is not the only alternative to landfill, causes polluting emissions, burns recyclables, discourages recycling, is an

Private (Mr Darren Fowler)




Westmill

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expensive form of waste management and contributes to climate change.



Brief)

WSAPO279 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in pollution, discouraging recycling, expensive form of waste management, and contributes towards climate change. The site is also too close to properties, will be dangerous to local residents, will cause visual, noise and light pollution, increase traffic congestion.

Private (Ohn Mar Win)




Brief)

WSAPO280 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to its contribution to global warming, discouraging recycling, an increase in pollution and health issues.

Private (Mr Gary

Bradford)




Brief)

WSAPO281 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to traffic congestion, damage to the environment, health issues, visual impact and proximity to housing.

Private (Ms Mary Davies)




Westmill

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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to environmental issues, failing to recover sufficient energy, health risks and a lack of job creation.

The incinerator will also impact upon the green belt, cause noise, light and visual pollution, increase lorry movements, and affect property prices.

Barney Bryant)




Brief)

WSAPO283 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, dangerous emissions and contributing to the effects of climate change.

It will also be too close to properties, increase visual, noise and light pollution, cause a decrease in property prices, encourage an increase in congestion and HGV movements.

Private (Mr & Mrs M

Wadsworth)




Brief)

WSAPO284 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to its close proximity to Ware, health concerns, visual, noise and light pollution, an increase in air pollution, development on Green Belt land and safety concerns with the transportation of toxic waste.

Private (Ms Katy Cole)





Westmill

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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to proximity of housing, pollution and traffic congestion.

Thomas McCall)




Brief)

WSAPO286 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill on health grounds.

Private (Ms Lizzy Judd)




Brief)

WSAPO287 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill as incinerators contravene basic human rights and that better, cheaper and less hazardous methods of waste disposal are available.

Private (Pamela Gates)




Brief)


Private (Mrs Deborah Sumby)



Westmill

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Brief)

WSAPO291 Objects to the Westmill site being developed for an incinerator due to proximity to housing, noise light and visual pollution, scale of the facility and traffic congestion and fumes. Has further concerns regarding emissions affecting public health and property prices being affected.

An incinerator will increase lorry movements, with the potential for major incidents increasing. Concerned regarding the carriage of toxic and/or hazardous waste and fly ash if a lorry is blown over the viaduct. An incinerator will also have enormous negative environmental issues that will affect the outlying villages and Hertford due to the prevailing winds.

Believes that the Westmill site should be protected due to its Green Belt location.

Private (Mrs Teresa Ripper)





Brief)

WSAPO292 Objects to the Westmill site being developed for an incinerator due to an increase in air pollution.

Private (Mr Tim Prince)



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Brief)

WSAPO343 Object to incinerator at Westmill - pollution and health impacts.

Concern re: particulates trapped in low lying areas of Lea Valley and heavy metal dispersal in rivers.

Not energy efficient technology.

Private (Mr Derek

Howes)




Brief)

WSAPO416 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of sensitive receptors, visual impact, increase in traffic, and health impacts due to toxic pollution.

Private (Mrs Patricia

McKelvey)




Brief)

WSAPO418 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, increase in traffic, burning of recyclable material, increase in pollution and visual impact.

Private (Mr J Benson)



Waste Site

WSAPO420 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in pollution and traffic movements, a lack of confidence in Biffa.

Private (Mr J Fish)



Westmill

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Development Brief)

development control process



Brief)

WSAPO421 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to prevailing wind direction, toxic fumes and an increase in traffic congestion.

Private (G Finnegan)




Brief)

WSAPO422 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to the town, prevailing wind direction, emissions and an increase in traffic. Should be sited on an existing industrial estate preferably by an estuary.

Private (Mr & Mrs Graham)




Brief)

WSAPO425 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to visual impact, pollution, increase in CO2 and traffic congestion, and development in the Green Belt.

Private (Mr Paul Elven)



Table 5.10 Westmill

WSAPO427 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity to the town,

Private (Mrs J 13-12-2009 Comments noted. See General responses to technology and


Westmill

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HCC Response

Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

prevailing wind direction, emissions and an increase in traffic. Should be sited on an existing industrial estate preferably by an estuary.

N Graham) Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO441 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to height of stack and emissions, increase in traffic, risk of toxic substances being spilled and proximity to housing.

Private (Maureen Wilkinson)


control process



Brief)

WSAPO442 Objects to the development of Westmill as a possible site for an incinerator, due to proximity of housing, noise generation, visual impact, increase in traffic, health risks and impacts upon land and crops.

Private (Mrs Evelyn Franks)




Brief)

WSAPO443 Objects to the development of Westmill as a possible site for an incinerator, due to the locality of housing, prevailing westerly winds and the site's situation within a valley. Recycling levels will mean less waste incineration.

Private (G Davies)




Westmill

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Westmill Quarry


Brief)

at Westmill due to pollution issues, dangerous emissions and contributing to the effects of climate change.


Raymond Beeney)




Brief)

WSAPO481 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to long term environmental problems associated with the site and proximity of housing. It is unclear whether landfilling will still take place after the incinerator has become operational.

Downfield Court

Residents Association

(Mr David Beynon)




Brief)

WSAPO496 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to pollution issues, dangerous emissions and contributing to the effects of climate change.


Private (Gill Baird)


Table 5.10 WSAPO497 Object to the development of an incinerator at Private (Mr & 16-12-2009 Comments noted. See General


Westmill

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HCC Response

Westmill Quarry


Brief)

Westmill due to its Green Belt location, concern re: current transport of waste from London, poor site management, visual impact & smell.

Mrs G Champion)





Brief)

WSAPO515 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in traffic and congestion, transporting waste from long distances, air pollution, affect on health and quality of life and poor record of site management.

Private (Mr & Mrs Higgs)




Brief)



Private (Mrs Amanda

Haldenby)




Westmill

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Brief)

WSAPO517 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to an increase in lorry movements and pollution, proximity of housing, health impacts and visual impact. Incineration also destroys materials that can be recycled, it is expensive, contributes to climate change and is not the best alternative to landfill.

Private (Mrs Catherine

Reed)




Brief)

WSAPO534 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, and an increase in traffic.

Private (Mrs Shirley Finn)

18-12-2009 Comments noted. See General responses to technology and Site Allocationss



Brief)

WSAPO535 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, an increase in traffic and CO2 emissions, noise and emissions.

Private (Mr & Mrs J

Shrimpton)



Waste Site

WSAPO541 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to increase in cancer rates and CO2 emissions.

Private (Carolyn Day)



Westmill

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Development Brief)



Brief)

WSAPO545 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to loss of agriculture land, development in the Green Belt, proximity of housing, increase in traffic, noise, smell and light pollution, risk of harmful emissions, and provides a disincentive for recycling.

Private (Mr David

Parkes)





Brief)

WSAPO559 Westmill Quarry: Further assessment of setting impacts required re: setting of grade II* Westmill House and grade II historic park and garden including grade II* country house.

English Heritage (Mr Tom Gilbert-Wooldridge)




Brief)

WSAPO560 Objects to the designation of Westmill Quarry as a preferred area as some of the suggested waste facilities would conflict with the purposes and appropriate uses of land in the Green Belt. There are 370 households within 250m of the site.

CPRE (Mr Kevin

FitzGerald)

18-12-2009 Comments noted.

Westmill along with other sites listed in the document, have been identified on the basis of its scoring at the site selection stage.

Waste Core Strategy Policy 4


Westmill

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addresses development on the Green Belt.



Brief)

WSAPO617 Waste applications in the Green Belt should only be allowed in exceptional circumstances, and considers Westmill to be unsuitable for development as an incinerator due to close proximity of residential properties and an unacceptable visual impact.

Waste facilities should not have a negative environmental impact upon the area and believes that development at Westmill will increase lorry movements to an unacceptable level and become an unsustainable strain on the local transport infrastructure.

Private (Mr Nick Wood)




Brief)

WSAPO618 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to visual impact, proximity to housing, pollution and an increase in traffic.

Private (Ms Barbara

Cole)



WSAPO619 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to visual impact, proximity to housing, pollution and an increase in traffic.

Private (Chris Shelford)



Westmill

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Brief)



Brief)

WSAPO624 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to visual impact, proximity of housing, increase in traffic and dangers to health.

Ms Janet Private

(Thomas)




Brief)

WSAPO625 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing and will be a danger to local residents.

Private (Ms Jo

Keshishian)




Brief)

WSAPO626 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to its contribution to climate change, recycling is a better alternative, proximity of local residents, an increase in lorry movements and reneging on a promise to return the site to countryside.

Private (Linda & Melvyn Cooper)


Table 5.10 Westmill

WSAPO627 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing,

Private (Mr Brian



Westmill

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HCC Response

Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

visual, noise and light pollution, impact on property prices, increase in congestion, health risks, development on Green Belt land and contribution to climate change.

Haworth) Site Allocations




Brief)

WSAPO628 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, pollution, contribution to climate change, increase in traffic, health risks and a previous promise to return Westmill to countryside.

The incinerator will cause the land to be unusable for decades after.

Private (Ms Sheila

Hawkins)




Brief)

WSAPO629 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to a detrimental impact on upon the quality of life of neighbouring residents, health impacts and a previous promise to return Westmill to countryside.

Private (Dr David

Blowers)





Private (Mr Paul

Manning)



Westmill

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HCC Response

Brief)



Brief)

WSAPO632 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the increase in air pollution, impact on property prices and health implications.

Private (Ms Anna

Stainsby)




Brief)

WSAPO633 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to proximity of housing, pollution, visual impact, increase in lorry movements, devaluation of property prices and development on Green Belt land.

Private (Mr John Trim)





Brief)

WSAPO634 Objects to the development of an incinerator at Westmill due to the processing of recyclable material, which will not provide a recycling incentive, development on Green Belt land, proximity of housing, devaluation of property prices and an increase in traffic movements.

Private (Mr Stuart

Slimmon)



Table 5.10 Westmill

WSAPO636 Supports the development of an incinerator at Westmill, but would insist on higher levels of

Private (Mr Paul Morgan)



Westmill

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HCC Response

Quarry Waste Site

Development Brief)

electricity generation to the national grid and greater environmental efficiency measures for the site itself including the use of solar panels to assist in their own electricity needs.

The residents of Great Amwell should be included in any future consultation.

Site Allocations



Brief)

WSAPO643 Considers Westmill Quarry site suitable to accommodate new sites for Waste Treatment and Waste Transfer Facilities.

HCC Property



New Barnfield

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Table 5.25 New

Barnfield Waste Site

Development Brief

WSAPO9 New Barnfield is unsuitable site for WEEE and an end of life vehicle facility due to proximity to residential areas, the unsuitability of Travellers Lane and the A1001 to accommodate more traffic and protected species located in adjacent ponds.

Comments under ‘land use conflict' in the Waste Site Development Brief is misleading as there are further residential areas in Welham Green and South Hatfield and a cemetery located to the west of the site.

Wording in this paragraph should also include: "Choice of this site will have dramatic and serious detrimental effects on the Southfield Special Needs School and large areas of residential housing to the north and south of the site, and will be strongly opposed by local residents." The word former should also be deleted in the description as the site is still used as a library.

Private (Mr Simon Archer)

24-11-2009 Comments noted. See general responses to technology and Site Allocations

Noted

Table 5.25 New

WSAPO15 New Barnfield is unsuitable to accommodate a thermal treatment facility due to proximity of

Private (Mrs Sheila

09-12-2009 Comments noted. See general responses to technology and


New Barnfield

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HCC Response


Development Brief

the special needs school and conflict of HGV movements with the nearby Tesco distribution centre. Air and noise pollution will affect the neighbouring Millwards estate and roads in South Hatfield due to an increase in traffic. Incineration will create a plume of particles over South Hatfield.

WEEE, End of Life Vehicles and Thermal Treatment plants should be deleted a suggested facilities due to health grounds and an increase in traffic. Development will be too near Southfield School and wildlife ponds will be destroyed or polluted.

The word ‘former' should be deleted from the brief and the phrase ‘adjacent to an industrial area'.

Archer) Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO23 New Barnfield is inappropriate because of disruption to local transport routes and local educational facilities.

Private (Mr David

Flowerday)


Table 5.25 WSAPO24 Objects to New Barnfield being identified as a Private (Mr B 12-12-2009 Comments noted. See general


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

New Barnfield


Brief

preferred area, due to loss to Central Resources Library and disruption to transport and education facilities.

Hayes) responses to technology and Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO25 Objects to New Barnfield being identified as a preferred area, due to loss visual impact, smells, impact upon schools and the road network, and increase in HGVs and noise.

Private (Mr Garry

Woodley)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr John

Hawkins)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO27 Objects to incineration as a method of waste disposal, due to an increase in pollution and health problems. New Barnfield is an inappropriate site for an incinerator due to impact upon transport and education.

Private (Ms Caroline Penn)



New Barnfield

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HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Carter)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Keith

Armstrong-Bridges)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO30 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, due to proximity of housing and the prevailing winds.

Private (Mr Alan

Fountain)



New Barnfield

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HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Chris

Pickard)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO32 Believes that incineration is a good project, but New Barnfield is an unsuitable site, due to disruption to the road network and education facilities.

Private (Mr Roger Cane)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO33 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, due to disruption to neighbouring school and library.

Private (Mrs Caroline Roberts)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO34 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, due to proximity of housing, and warehouding and disruption to neighbouring school and library.

Welwyn Garden City

Society



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO36 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, due to increase in heavy traffic, disruption to the road network and school, and the loss of the Central Resources Library.

Private (Mr Willam

Grimwade)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO37 Unsuitable site for WEEE and an end of life vehicle facility due to proximity to residential areas, the unsuitability of Travellers Lane and the A1001 to accommodate more traffic and protected species located in adjacent ponds.

Comments under ‘land use conflict' in the Waste Site Development Brief is misleading as there are further residential areas in Welham Green and South Hatfield and a cemetery located to the west of the site.

Wording in this paragraph should also include: "Choice of this site will have dramatic and serious detrimental effects on the Southfield Special Needs School and large areas of residential housing to the north and south of the site, and will be strongly opposed

Private (Mr Tony Crook)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

by local residents." The word former should also be deleted in the description as the site is still used as a library.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO38 New Barnfield is an unsuitable site for WEEE and an end of life vehicle facility due to proximity to residential areas, the unsuitability of Travellers Lane and the A1001 to accommodate more traffic and protected species located in adjacent ponds.

Comments under ‘land use conflict’ in the Waste Site Development Brief is misleading as there are further residential areas in Welham Green and South Hatfield and a cemetery located to the west of the site.

Wording in this paragraph should also include: “Choice of this site will have dramatic and serious detrimental effects on the Southfield Special Needs School and large areas of residential housing to the north and south of the site, and will be strongly opposed by local residents." The word former should also be deleted in the description as the site is still used as a library.

Private (Mr Charles

Marwood)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mrs Louise Adams)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO41 Objects to New Barnfield's allocation as a preferred area due to an increase in traffic congestion, causing extra pollution, proximity to special needs school, and Tesco distribution centre. Health risks will arise from stack emissions.

Private (Mrs Catherine Jackson)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Neville Fox)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO44 Objects to a waste treatment facility at New Barnfield due to impact on education facilities and transport.

Private (Mr Roger Kilner)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO46 Objects to a waste treatment facility at New Barnfield due to impact on education facilities and transport. It will also cause an increase in lorries, closure of two schools and library, an increase in pollution and a decrease in property prices.

There are better more cost effective places for such plants.

Private (Mr Keith

Grindlay)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO47 Objects to the development of a recycling centre at New Barnfield due its location within the green belt, and the site's use for education.

Private (Mr Brian

Downer)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO48 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to housing, the site is an important green space, inability of roads to cope and the displacement of current facilities located on site.

Residents Association of Welwyn

Heath


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO49 New Barnfield is inappropriate due to proximity of residents in Welham Green and disruption to local transport routes and local educational facilities.

Private (Mrs Daphne Dean)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO50 Objects to the allocation of New Barnfield as a preferred area due to an increase in lorry movements, and disruption to pupils attending the neighbouring school.

Private (Mrs Lynda

Warren)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO51 New Barnfield is inappropriate due to green belt, disruption to local transport routes and local educational facilities.

Private (Miss Lisa

Waddingham)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO52 New Barnfield is inappropriate due to disruption to local transport routes and local educational facilities. Two schools and a library will need to the relocated.

Private (Mr Michael Russell)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Chris Van

den Heever)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Rigby)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO55 New Barnfield is unsuitable for WEEE, an end of life vehicle facility and waste treatment due to proximity to housing, impacts upon the road network, wildlife identified on site.

Comments in the brief on land use conflict are misleading as there is no mention of Southfield School, Traveller's Lane, and residential areas in Welahm Green and South Hatfield. Believes that Welham Green should be separated by green belt and not by waste.

Private (Mr Roger

Philpott)



Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO58 Objects to the development of New Barnfield as a waste site due to an increase in traffic and the loss of the Central Resources Library and the adjacent school.

Private (Mr Hugh W. Cowin)


Table 5.25 WSAPO61 New Barnfield is inappropriate for a waste Private (Ms 13-12-2009 Comments noted. See general


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

New Barnfield


Brief

station due to proximity to residential areas, schools and disruption to the road network.

Catherine Sullivan)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mrs Marian Smith)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Paul Smith)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO64 Objects to the inclusion of New Barnfield due to the inadequacy of the local road network, and education facilities and library having to be relocated.

Private (Mr Simon

English)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO66 Objects to the inclusion of New Barnfield due to the exposure of residents to polluted air and the inability of the local road network being able to cope. Education facilities will also be disrupted.

Keep Hatfield Clean


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO67 New Barnfield is inappropriate because of its effect on people living in local properties, disruption to local transport routes and local educational facilities.

Private (Mr Michael

Northfield)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Jay Wheeler)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO71 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in traffic and the relocation of community facilities.

Private (Mr Stephen Murray)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Ms Zofia

Huckins)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Ms Wendy

Lawrence)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO77 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to the emissions of toxins into the atmosphere, the construction of high chimneys simply spreads toxins over a wider area, proximity of residential areas and

Private (Mrs Paula

Hammett)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

an increase in traffic congestion.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO78 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to residential areas, the park and ride facility and food distribution centre. Increase in traffic will also be unacceptable.

Private (Mr Edward

Catton-Orr)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO80 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in traffic, relocation of a school and library and emissions into the atmosphere. Believes that recycling should be increase and that incineration is a cheap alternative.

Private (Mr Mark Plant)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO84 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to impacts on the road system, and disruption to local transport routes and local education facilities.

Private (Mr Fred Lupton)


Table 5.25 New

WSAPO86 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to removal of library and

Private (Miss Louisa



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Development Brief

school, proximity of housing, increase in traffic and visual impact causing a deterioration of the area.

Faulkner) Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Miss Rhonda Elms)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO91 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to disruption to local transport and educational facilities.

Private (Mr Stuart

Barker)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO94 Objects to the allocation of New Barnfield due to disruption to local transport and educational facilities.

Private (Mr Dharm Tana)


Table 5.25 WSAPO95 Objects to the development of a waste Private (Mr 16-12-2009 Comments noted. See general


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

New Barnfield


Brief

disposal centres at New Barnfield due to disruption to local transport and educational facilities.

Andrew Grizhenkov)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO99 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to households and sensitive land uses, road access, cost, road congestion, noise, vibration and air pollution.

Private (Dr Jonathan Fisher)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO103 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to disruption to two schools and library, an increase in traffic congestion, heavy lorries movements, emissions from the chimney stack, devaluation of property prices and health concerns.

There are cheaper, more flexible, less polluting and more environmentally friendly solutions available.

Private (Mr Malcolm Riches)


Table 5.25 New

WSAPO104 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to disruption to local

Private (Miss Sarah



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Development Brief

transport routes and educational facilities, impact upon sensitive receptors and development on Green Belt land.

Ashfield) Site Allocations


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO105 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to impacts on the local road network, and local education facilities.

Private (Mr Paul

Wiliiams)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO107 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to concerns that the full implications and risks to the surrounding area have not been taken into consideration. The efficiency of this type of plant appears questionable.

Private (Mr Graham J

Smith)


Table 5.25 New


Development

WSAPO114 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to disruption to local transport routes and education facilities and proximity of housing.

Private (Mr Roy)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Brief

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO117 Objects to the development of any waste treatment facility at New Barnfield as it has not met Core Strategy Objective 4, which aims to facilitate a shift away from road transport. The description of the various Hatfield sites misrepresents the actual areas with no emphasis on the local communities.



Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO118 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and agriculture, health concerns, increase in lorry movements, impact on schools, residents and businesses. The facility will also have a negative economic impact and will also devalue property prices.

Private (Ms Janet

Berenson)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO119 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of a special needs school, and an increase in pollution.

Private (Mr Stephen Lounds)


Table 5.25 New

WSAPO120 Does not object to the process of incineration, but believes that New Barnfield is unsuitable

Private (Mr David



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Development Brief

due to impacts upon the site, dislocation of open space and wildlife and an increase in HGV traffic.

Grundy) Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO121 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield and within the County due to pollution, impacts upon the library, special needs school and wildlife.

Private (Mr Michael Daly)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO122 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to noise, fumes, impacts upon neighbouring uses, and an increase in lorry movements.

Private (Mr Bernard Preston)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO123 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to development on Green Belt land and disruption to local transport routes and local education facilities.

Private (Mrs Carol

Summers)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Green Belt.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief




Table 5.25 New


Development Brief




Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO132 The site is only being made available for municipal waste treatment in connection with the PFI contract. This represents an availability constraint in that it would not be available for development of a merchant facility to treat commercial and industrial waste. This should therefore be noted on the site summary and in Table 5.1.


08-12-2009 Comments noted. See general responses to technology and Site Allocations.

New Barnfield is not reserved for a municipal waste treatment facility and has been identified for a range of waste treatments. Its allocation is independent of the Waste Procurement process. Should it (or other sites) come


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

forward as part of that process ,any MSW capacity secured at any site could also include provision for C&I waste as a merchant facility.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO144 Object to incinerator and expansion into Green Belt.

Inappropriate site for waste facility - increase in HGVs, visual intrusion, noise, vibration, odour and air emissions.

No landscape/visual assessment.

Concerned imminent changes at Hatfield House and Estate due to alter traffic flow near this site.

North Mymms PC


This was included as part of the site assessment process


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO159 Propose site deletion.

Objection raised - Impact on sensitive receptors - HGV nuisance, visual intrusion, noise and vibration, odour and air emissions.

Welwyn Hatfield BC



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Proximity to school - unacceptable.

Relocation of Central Resources Library and Park Educational Support Centre required.

Objection due to absence of landscape/visual assessment information.


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO165 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to health risks, increase in traffic and general disruption.

Private (Mr Nigel

Quinton)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO166 Object to incinerator and expansion into Green Belt.

Inappropriate site for waste facility - increase in HGVs, visual intrusion, noise, vibration, odour and air emissions.

No landscape/visual assessment.

Concerned imminent changes at Hatfield House and Estate due to alter traffic flow near

North Mymms

Green Belt Society




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

this site. Waste Core Strategy Policy 4 addresses development on the Green Belt.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO345 Objects to the allocation of New Barnfield due to proximity of the special needs school and bias because it is in the ownership of HCC.

Cllr M. Cowan


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO347 Negative impact on surroundings and residents if New Barnfield is developed.

Increase in traffic on A1(M) and local roads, damage to infrastructure and quality of life, displacement of school and resource centre, inappropriate to incorporate land beyond footprint of existing buildings.

Grant Shapps MP


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO348 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to health concerns and an increase in lorries.

Private (Ann Marie-Booth)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO350 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to emissions, increase in traffic, impacts on the neighbouring Traveller's Lane site and Central Resources Library, and children attending Southfield School and the nearby Milwards Recreation ground.

Private (Miss L Hanchett)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO353 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in traffic, loss of on site facilities, Green Belt location and location of wildlife ponds.

Private (Mr AD Berwick



Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO354 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to impacts upon the wildlife, health problems, and an increase in lorry movements, with noise and dust.

Private (Mrs C A

Shuttleworth)


Table 5.25 New


WSAPO360 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to its location next to Southfield School, and disruption to local

Private (Jean Cross)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Development Brief

transport routes and educational facilities.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO362 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and special needs school, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction.

Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.

Private (Mr John

McDougall)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO365 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in traffic, noise, detrimental effect on the population and the school and library.



Table 5.25 New


Development

WSAPO368 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of households and other sensitive land uses, road access, economic, transport including congestion and environmental and social

Private (Dr Jonathan Fisher)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Brief impacts.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO369 Supports the inclusion of New Barnfield as a preferred area, as the site has been founded on a robust evidence base and there is a clear audit trail of alternatives. Key advantages of the site are its size, availability, geographically close to the primary road network, proximity of the site to industry, no immediate sensitive receptors (except for Southfield School), proximity to major sources of waste arisings, and has good access onto Southfield Way. The existing road network will be able to cope with additional traffic movements. The site is also well screened and there are no significant constraints in terms of national or international nature conservation designations.

The site has no intrinsic open nature which would be lost, and any EIA should fully address any concerns that could impact upon neighbouring residential areas.

Golders Associates

16-12-2009 Comment noted/no response needed.

Table 5.25 New

Barnfield

WSAPO372 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to the emissions produced and that it would reduce the

Private (Mr Christian



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Brief

incentive for recycling.

Incineration is an expensive way of handling waste.

Bailey) Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO374 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield as it ignores the requirements of residents and school children.

Private (Mr Tony Baird)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO375 Objects to the development Traveller's Lane due to its location next to a Special Needs School. Has no concerns regarding other sites listed in Hatfield.

Private (Mr David

Marshall)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO377 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to health concerns, pollution and effects on recycling.

Private (Tina McCaffrey)


Table 5.25 WSAPO379 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private (Ms 15-12-2009 Comments noted. See general


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

New Barnfield


Brief

at New Barnfield due to expense, an increase in lorry traffic and air pollution, being a contradiction to recycling, and unsafe emissions. It will also be too close to properties.

Tracy Bowers)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO380 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to the relocation of two schools and a library, increase in traffic congestion and lorry movements, and increase pollution.

Private (Mr and Mrs P Heyman)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO383 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to its contribution to green house gas emissions, an increase in traffic, proximity of housing, haelth risks, visual imapct, Green Belt development, proximity to Southfield School and impact upon Great Crested Newts.

Private (Mr Simon Sutton)



Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO384 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to the demolition of two schools and a library, disruption on local roads and emissions.

Private (Ms Sally Collins)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO386 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to its inappropriate location, disruption to local transport routes, and demolition of educational facilities.

Private (Mr Alan Fitch)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO387 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to the disruption of local transport routes and local educational facilities.

Private (Mr David

Fletcher)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO388 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and schools, and polluting emissions should be so close local residents. Needs to be a greater emphasis into recycling.

Private (Shuna

Watkinson)


Table 5.25 New


WSAPO391 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to its disruption to local transport routes and local education facilities.

Private (Mr Richard

Robinson)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Development Brief

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO392 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in pollution and contribution to global warming.

Private (Mr Richard Mullens)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Debbie Espie)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief


Private (Mr Roger

Stephens)


Table 5.25 New

Barnfield

WSAPO395 Objects to the allocation of New Barnfield due to disruption to local transport and two

Private (Ms Christine



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Brief

schools. Crawley) Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO399 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, due to its disruption to local transport routes, local educational facilities and being down wind of its emissions.

Private (Mr John

Winchester)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO402 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, due to its proximity to South Fields School. Other methods of waste disposal should be investigated.

Private (Mr Nigel Parker)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO405 Objects to the development of a waste treatment site at New Barnfield as a waste treatment site due to an increase in traffic, pollution, the presence of Great Crested Newts and impact of waste development on the area.

Private (Mrs Sheila Tye)


Table 5.25 New

WSAPO406 Objects to the development of New Barnfield as a possible site for an incinerator, due to an

Private (Mr and Mrs



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Development Brief

increase in traffic, noise and pollution. Site is too close to Southfield School, and neighbouring residential areas. Such a facility may deter people from using adjacent footpaths and objects to the demolition of the Central Resources Library. Concerned regarding emissions causing cancers and lung illnesses.

Shelley) Site Allocations

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO407 Objects to the development of New Barnfield as a possible site for an incinerator, due to its location on green belt land, and site's use as a library with adjacent school. There is also current traffic congestion in the mornings and early afternoon.

Private (Mr CD Bennet)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO408 Objects to New Barnfield being allocated as a site for waste incineration, due to inadequacy of the local infrastructure, traffic concerns, proximity of the special needs school and impacts upon the local heritage and wildlife.

Hatfield Town Council


Table 5.25 New


WSAPO412 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to traffic disruption, environmental effects, disruption to local schools, and development on Green Belt

Private (Mr John Murphy)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Development Brief

land. Waste Core Strategy Policy 4 addresses development on the Green Belt.

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO413 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to noise and fumes affecting local residents, loss of Central Resources Library, and discouraging recycling.

Private (Silas Manhood)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO414 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to health impacts, an increase in traffic, disruption to the local community, proximity to housing, schools and library and a deterioration in property prices.

Private (Ms C Marks)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO482 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in traffic, pollution, its Green Belt location, wildlife and location of the Central Resources Library. Objects to the 25 year contract along with health problems associated with incineration.

Private (Mrs Jennifer

Beckwith)



Table 5.25 WSAPO483 Objects to the development of an incinerator Private (Mr 21-12-2009 Comments noted. See general


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

New Barnfield


Brief

at New Barnfield. and Mrs Lilley)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO536 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield and anywhere in the county due to health concerns.

Private (D Tutt)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO537 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due effects on the special needs and school and Central Resources Library.

Private (M Eustes)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO538 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to traffic, an increase in pollution, proximity of residential areas.

Private (Mrs S Croxord)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO543 Objects to the New Barnfield site being developed for any waste disposal facility due to its close proximity to Southfield School, and Welham Green. Has a particular concern for Pooleys Lane due to heavy traffic noise, the effect of the traffic from wear and tear and congestion and incinerator emissions.

Believes that we should be looking beyond the current methods of waste disposal as chemicals from plastic are damaging to health in the long term.

Private (Mr G Sloan)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO547 Objects to the allocation of New Barnfield as a preferred waste area due to its close proximity to Southfield School. All sites should not be close to residential areas, on green field sites and close to schools.

Private (Mr R Cooper


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO561 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to environmental damage, an increase in recycling, proximity of sensitive receptors, an increase in HGV movements and road repairs.

Private (Susan Groom)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO563 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to pollution, and proximity of housing, schools and the central resources library.

Believes that alternative sites were not properly considered.

Private (Mr John Taylor)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO566 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of sensitive receptors and length of contract.

Private (Richard and Phyl Grainge)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO568 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in traffic, health impacts, and residents using the Central Resources Library and Southfield School.

Private (Mrs Delsa

Cooper)


Table 5.25 New


Development

WSAPO574 Supports the allocation of New Barnfield as a preferred area and endorses the range of facilities proposed for it.

Veolia Environmenta

l Services

16-12-2009 Comment noted/no response needed.


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Brief

Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO620 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to housing and a special needs school. There is little effort in targeting waste reduction and the information in the 'strategy that dismisses other alternatives is outdated and misleading.

Private (Mrs Georgina Palmer)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO621 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to housing and a special needs school. There is little effort in targeting waste reduction and the information in the 'strategy that dismisses other alternatives is outdated and misleading.

Private (Hefina Jose)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO644 Considers New Barnfield suitable to accommodate new sites for Waste Treatment and Waste Transfer Facilities. Objects to the restriction limiting development on the New Barnfield Centre site to the existing ‘footprint' area in the Waste Site Development Brief.

Considers that this designation is considered to be irrelevant to the MWPA's consideration of the site's potential for waste management use as no such restriction has been applied to

HCC Property

17-12-2009 Comments noted. See general responses to technology and Site Allocations.

The site boundary reflects the Local Plan designation of major employment site within the Green Belt. Any proposal would need justify as very special circumstances why a


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

any of the other Preferred Waste Areas that are currently in the Green Belt.

greater area may be required


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO649 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing, increase in traffic, proximity to the special needs school, pollution and impacts upon neighbouring residents.

(attached a petition for the inclusion of Traveller's Lane during the previous preferred options consultation, submitted in March 2008-92 signatures).

Private (Mrs Moya Martin)


Table 5.25 New


Development Brief

WSAPO649 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing, increase in traffic, proximity to the special needs school, pollution and impacts upon neighbouring residents.

(attached a petition for the inclusion of Traveller's Lane during the previous preferred options consultation, submitted in March

Private (Mrs Moya Martin)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

2008-92 signatures).



Site Allocations

WSAPO656 This summary represents the 306 responses organised by Paul Zukowskyj regarding the opposition to an incinerator at New Barnfield and other preferred areas in Welwyn Hatfield Borough. The main objections are as follows:

Lorry movements maybe every 45 seconds, past a school teaching autistic children.

Lorries passing people's homes. An increase in traffic jams through

Hatfield. An increase in traffic fumes. An increase in road potholes. It will contribute to climate change as

the plant will burn plastic instead of recycling it.

There will be no finacncial reason to recycle.

Pollution from the plant and lorries will damage people's health and affect fragile plants and animals in the area.

Results of the questions asked on the back of the form are as follows:

Private (Mr Paul

Zukowskyj)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

The Waste Plan

As a Hertfordshire resident I think the Waste plan should be:

Adopted by the council

Modified slightly to take account of local

concerns and issues

Modified significantly to ensure

environmental issues are addressed

Scrapped and a new plan development to

deal with our waste in a way fit for the 21st

Century

Total responses = 313

The Site


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

As a Hertfordshire resident I think New Barnfield is:

A great site for a waste plant and the council

should continue

A site where some local concerns and

issues need to be addressed

Not sure

Unsuitable and the council should look for

an alternative

Completely unsuitable and the council needs

to think again


The Technology


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

As a Hertfordshire resident I think Incineration of our waste is:

A suitable solution for disposing of our

waste

A solution that could work with a little more

thought

Not sure

Probably unsuitable and the council should

look for an alternative

Completely unsuitable and the council needs

to think again


Appendix C – Site

Assessment

WSAPO116 Objects to the allocation of New Barnfield as a preferred area as it has not met Core Strategy Objective 4, which aims to facilitate a shift


17-12-2009 Comment noted. The selection of sites Identified in the Waste Site Allocations document was


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Matrices away from road transport, and conflicts with item f in appendix C.

based upon the results of the testing carried out at the site selection stage.

Whilst Core Strategy objective 4 aims to facilitate a shift away from road transport, other sites should not be discounted where they have good access to the primary road network (e.g. New Barnfield), and where a suitable range of sites are not capable of utilising adjacent rail and river infrastructure.



Site Allocations

WSAPO92 Objects to the development of New Barnfield due to the relocation of facilities located on site, pupils of Southfield School and the remaining local population will be affected by emissions, noise, vibration, dust, construction traffic and an increase in HGV traffic.

Considers other sites in Hatfield to be equally inappropriate to accommodate such a facility.

Private (Mr Barry Cross)



WSAPO357 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing

Private (P 17-12-2009 Comments noted. See general responses to technology and


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Site Allocations

and special needs school, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction.


All other sites within Welwyn Hatfield Borough are unsuitable to accommodate thermal treatment facilities.

Rebecca) Site Allocations



Site Allocations




Private (Rebecca

Lake)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response



Site Allocations




Private (Z Clark)





Site Allocations


Much more should also be done to reduce

Private (Rebecca Partridge)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.




Site Allocations




Private (Cllr Kieran

Thorpe)





WSAPO364 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and special needs school, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little

Private (Mr Colin Giles)


A policy for the reduction of


New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Preferred Site

Allocations

effort to target waste reduction.



waste is being developed in the Waste Core Strategy



Site Allocations




Private (Elaine Moore)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response



Site Allocations




Private (Mick) 16-12-2009 Comments noted. See general responses to technology and Site Allocations




Site Allocations

WSAPO373 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and special needs school, its green belt location, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.


Waddingham)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Concerned that the type of incinerator suggested has been banned in the USA and that waste from other areas will be brought in to ensure maximum capacity.




Site Allocations

WSAPO382 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to impacts of lorry movements, climate change, potential health impacts, impact upon the green belt, and coalescence between Welham Green and Hatfield.

Also concerned regarding the lack of proven evidence regarding incineration. There should also be no waste facilities located at Hatfield Aerodrome due to its proximity to neighbouring dwellings.

Cllr Doug Berry





Welwyn

WSAPO373 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and special needs school, its green belt


Waddingham



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Site Allocations

location, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.



) A policy for the reduction of waste is being developed in the Waste Core Strategy



Site Allocations



Private (Mr Jon Starling)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response




Site Allocations

WSAPO389 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to effects on wildlife, close proximity of public rights of way, housing and special needs school, its green belt location, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.


Private (Ms Valerie

Hollings)





Site Allocations


Much more should also be done to reduce

Private (Ms Sarah Clarke)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.




Site Allocations

WSAPO397 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to loss of area of outstanding beauty, proximity of housing and special needs school, loss of library and neighbouring school, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction.



Private (Ms Patricia

Dollman)




Welwyn

WSAPO398 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity of housing and special needs school, its green belt

Private (Miss Lisa

Waddingham



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response


Site Allocations

location, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.



) A policy for the reduction of waste is being developed in the Waste Core Strategy



Site Allocations



Private (Ms Cathy

Watson)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response




Site Allocations




Private (Mr Patrick Thorpe)





Site

WSAPO404 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield as it is bad for the environment, there should be a greater focus on recycling and unsuitability of the area including Roehyde, Hatfield Aerodrome, Traveller's Lane and Burrowfields.

Private (Ms Jane

Mortimer Tracy)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Allocations



Site Allocations

WSAPO484 Objects to the development of New Barnfield due to the relocation of facilities located on site, pupils of Southfield School and the remaining local population being affected by emissions, noise, vibration, dust, construction traffic and an increase in HGV traffic.


Private (Mr Matt

Shawyer)




Site Allocations

WSAPO485 Objects to the development of New Barnfield due to the relocation of facilities located on site, pupils of Southfield School and the remaining local population being affected by emissions, noise, vibration, dust, construction traffic and an increase in HGV traffic.


Private (Ms Nina Paine)




WSAPO499 Does not wish to see the New Barnfield site developed as an incinerator, nor any other sites identified in Welwyn Hatfield Borough.

New Barnfield is still used as a Central

Private (Mrs M Swift)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Preferred Site

Allocations

Resources Library and the brief does not mention the possible effects on residents and children at Millwards and other housing estates surrounding the site.




Site Allocations

WSAPO565 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield, all other preferred areas in Welwyn Hatfield and throughout the County due to health risks, visual impact, and contribution to global warming.

Private (Mr A Wickenden)




Site Allocations

WSAPO622 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to housing and a special needs school. There is little effort in targeting waste reduction and the information in the 'strategy that dismisses other alternatives is outdated and misleading. Considers all other preferred waste areas in Welwyn Hatfield to be unsuitable for thermal

Private (Mr Mike Hobday)



New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

treatment.



Site Allocations

WSAPO623 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to proximity to housing and a special needs school. There is little effort in targeting waste reduction and the information in the 'strategy that dismisses other alternatives is outdated and misleading. Considers all other preferred waste areas in Welwyn Hatfield to be unsuitable for thermal treatment.

Private (Mr Neville Fox)




Site Allocations

WSAPO396 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to effects on wildlife, close proximity of public rights of way, housing and special needs school, its green belt location, EfW plants do not always mean incineration, the use of outdated and misleading information and there is little effort to target waste reduction. Much more should also be done to reduce irreducible waste using other methods of waste processing.


Private (Mr JE Brindle)




New Barnfield

Paragraph No.


HCC Response

Appendix E Map 049

WSAPO69 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to the relocation of two schools, and library. Local transport routes will also be disrupted.

Also objects to the inclusion of Travellers Lane due to proximity of residents and businesses, and an increase in traffic pollution causing health problems.

Private (Mrs Christina

Pace)


Appendix E Map 049

WSAPO85 Objects to the development of an incinerator at New Barnfield due to an increase in HGVs, and disruption to schools and libraries.

Private (Mr James Black)



HCC Responses to the Comments Received on the Waste Site ...€¦ · Web viewIncineration Paragraph No. Rep No. Comment. Organisation. Date Received HCC Response 3.7 WSAPO570 Objects

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