This application to vary the permit seeks to include a second SWIP which will operate as a demonstration unit. The demonstration unit is currently in operation at PyroCore’s Haybridge site. The existing Phoenix unit will continue to operate as permitted with no change, with the exception of an increase in the maximum annual throughput of biomass from 300 tonnes to 500 tonnes.
The installation falls under Schedule 13 of the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2016.
We can take account of:
- Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards.
- Information on local population and sensitive sites.
- Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for example whether the technology is the right one.
- The shape and use of the land around the site in terms of its potential impact, whether that impact is acceptable and what pollution control or abatement may be required.
- The impact of noise and odour from traffic on site.
- Permit conditions by providing information that we have not been made aware of in the application, or by correcting incorrect information in the application (e.g. monitoring and techniques to control pollution).
We cannot take account of:
- Issues beyond those in the relevant environmental regulations.
- Anything outside the remit of the EPR, e.g. the proposed location of the site, which is done by the local authority via land use planning.
- Whether a site should have a formal designation under Habitats Directive or other conservation legislation.
- Whether the activity should be allowed or not as a matter of principle.
- Land use issues when determining a permit application, even if changing the location of the activity would improve its environmental performance.
- The impact of noise and odour from traffic travelling to and from the site.
- The legally defined process we follow to determine a permit.
- The granting of a permit/variation if the operator is able to demonstrate that they can carry out the activity without significant risk to the environment or human health.
Bristol City Council will look to make all responses publicly available after the consultation, unless you have specifically requested that we keep your response confidential.
We will not publish names of individuals who respond.
We will not respond individually to responses.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, we may be required to publish your response to this consultation but will not include any personal information. If you have requested your response to be kept confidential, we may still be required to provide a summary of it.