Green cement mill at South Dock East Way Road Alexandra Docks, Newport

What was proposed

The application proposed a mill producing green cement from recycled, non-hazardous waste, with storage and distribution by road and rail.

“1.3Description of Development 1.3.1 This application seeks consent for the construction and operation of a Vertical Roller Mill and ancillary development for the production of a ‘green’ cement substitute with subsequent distribution of the final product by road / rail. The cement substitute has a lower carbon footprint that cement and allows for the recycling of a waste product from industrial processes.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site was vacant brownfield land within the Port of Newport, beside the River Usk and in an area at risk of flooding.

“The site has a generally flat topography and is separated by the internal road and rail network that serves the wider port operations. The site is located within the defined settlement boundary and within Developed Coastal Zone (DCZ). The Flood Map for Planning identifies the application site to be at risk of flooding and falls into Flood Zone 2 and 3 (Sea).”

Officer report

Public representations

Publicity was carried out, but no representations had been received.

“We have received a pre-application for this site but are still awaiting for the full application to be submitted. 6.REPRESENTATIONS 6.1 In accordance with the publicity requirements set out in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 letters were sent to the neighbouring properties, site notices were erected within the vicinity of the application site and an advert was placed in the South Wales Argus.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application.

The committee decision

The committee granted the application with conditions.

“[the agent] (agent) spoke in support of the application. Granted with conditions.”

Minutes