Inert waste sorting unit at Barton Moss Farm Buildings, Irlam

“Planning permission is sought to continue using the building as an inert waste sorting and storage unit.”

“It is advised that the site is operating under an S2 waste exemption which allows for the storage of specific waste at a secure intermediate site, separate to where the waste was produced, before transport to another site for recovery.”

“The unit sits within a row of three other agricultural buildings, all of which share a vehicular access point, with a hard-surfaced area running to the front.”

“The site is located in the Greenbelt (GB1), on Chat Moss (GI2), with it being identified as forming part of the Greater Manchester Wetlands Improvement Area (BG1).”

“07/55796/FUL - Full planning permission Decision: Approve - Sent: February 2008 Barton Moss Farm, Twelve Yard Road, Irlam, M30 7RN”

“Erection of a grain storage agricultural building…”

“The assessment criteria are listed as – • Impact on communities • Protection of water resources and managing flood risk • Land instability • Landscape and visual intrusion • Green Belt and strategic gaps • Nature conservation • Historic environment and built heritage • Traffic and access • Air emissions, including dust Impact on amenity • Aircraft hazard • Agricultural land • Cumulative impacts • Accessibility and sustainable transport • Existing waste management uses •…”

“Further, as discussed in the report below, the development is not considered to be inappropriate development in the greenbelt or on chat moss, with the scheme not raising any visual or residential amenity issues, or having any adverse environmental, ecological or highway impacts subject to controls on operations.”

“Salford Environment Officer Advise that they have no objections to the proposal on land contamination or air quality grounds.”

“State that they have no objections in principle to the proposed development, before advising that the development will require a permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, Regulation 12.”

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“The person who has written in states that they have concerns that the change is not in keeping with the area, and the activities are not always contained within the unit leading to plastic waste littering the surrounding area. The need for diversification is understood but it is questioned whether the proposal is the best business for this particular area.”

“Barton Moss Farm Buildings, Twelve Yard Road, Irlam Retrospective planning application for the change of use of an agricultural storage building to an inert waste sorting and storage unit.”