Preliminary Environmental Information Report
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Augean SOUTH LTD PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDER APPLICATION FOR THE ALTERATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES AT THE EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY, STAMFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PINS project reference: WS010005 Report Reference: AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR October 2020 Technical advisers on environmental issues Baddesley Colliery Offices, Main Road, Baxterley, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 2LE. Telephone : 01827 717891, Fax : 01827 718507 AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY CONTENTS Executive Summary i 1 Introduction and purpose of this report 4 2 The site location and description 10 3 Summary of the proposed development 17 4 The current landfill operations and the proposed landfill operations 20 4.1 Introduction 20 4.2 The design of the extended landfill 21 4.3 Pre-construction works including mitigation measures 26 4.4 The stripping, extraction and stockpiling of soils, overburden and clay 28 4.5 Landfill engineering and containment design 29 4.6 Disposal of hazardous waste 34 4.7 Disposal of LLW 34 5 Description of the current operations and the proposed development at the waste treatment and recovery facility 36 5.1 The operation of the waste treatment and recovery facility 36 5.2 Acceptance of wastes for treatment 37 5.3 Soil washing 38 5.4 Stabilisation process including immobilisation and neutralisation 41 5.5 Bioremediation process 42 5.6 Additional processes 44 6 General site operations and infrastructure 45 7 Regulation and site monitoring 49 7.1 Site regulation 49 7.2 Acceptance of hazardous waste 49 AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR i October 2020 AU_KCWp25807 FV AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY 7.3 Site and environmental monitoring 53 8 Restoration proposals 57 9 The consideration of alternatives to the proposed development 63 9.1 Introduction 63 9.2 The continuing need for a facility in the central area of the country 64 9.3 Alternative waste management methods 68 9.4 Alternative options for the location of the treatment facility 72 9.5 The development of alternative locations for the future waste management activities 74 9.6 Design constraints and the consideration of alternatives for the proposals at the ENRMF site 81 10 Introduction to the assessment of the environmental effects 87 11 Population including impacts on human health 96 11.1 Introduction 96 11.2 Methodology 96 11.3 Baseline 98 11.4 Preliminary assessment of effects 100 11.5 Extraction and stockpiling of clay 104 11.6 Site operations as part of the time extension and void extension 104 11.7 Site restoration and closure 112 11.8 Routine monitoring and regulation 114 11.9 Indirect impacts on health 114 11.10 Mitigation and monitoring 116 12 Ecology and biodiversity 117 12.1 Mitigation and monitoring 117 12.2 Methodology 117 12.3 Baseline 122 AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR ii October 2020 AU_KCWp25807 FV AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY 12.4 Ecologically important features of the site 126 12.5 Preliminary assessment of effects 128 12.6 Cumulative impacts 131 13 Landscape and visual effects 133 13.1 Introduction 133 13.2 Methodology 133 13.3 Baseline 134 13.4 Preliminary assessment of effects 138 13.5 Mitigation and monitoring 142 13.6 Cumulative impacts 143 14 Soil resources and agricultural land classification 144 15 Archaeology and cultural heritage 151 16 Water resources 158 16.1 Introduction 158 16.2 Methodology 158 16.3 Baseline 160 16.4 Preliminary assessment of effects 170 16.5 Mitigation and monitoring 173 16.6 Cumulative impacts 174 17 Flood risk assessment 175 18 Transport and traffic 179 19 Noise and vibration 185 20 Air quality 197 21 Amenity 203 22 Socio-economic impacts 212 22.1 Introduction 212 22.2 Methodology 212 22.3 Baseline 213 22.4 Preliminary assessment of effects 218 AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR iii October 2020 AU_KCWp25807 FV AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY 22.5 Conclusion 228 22.6 Benefits and mitigation 228 22.7 Cumulative impacts 229 23 Conclusions 230 24 Glossary 241 TABLES Table 2.1 Details of the ecological and geological features for designated sites in the vicinity of the application site Table 9.1 Waste input (tonnes) to the waste treatment and recovery facility at ENRMF from 2015 to 2019 together with the source of the wastes by region Table 9.2 Hazardous waste input (tonnes) to the landfill site at ENRMF from 2015 to 2019 together with the source of the wastes by region Table 9.3 Hazardous waste produced (tonnes) in England and Wales from 2014 to 2018 Table 9.4 Hazardous waste produced (tonnes) in the regions nearest to ENRMF from 2014 to 2018 Table 9.5 Hazardous waste disposed of (tonnes) to landfill in England from 2014 to 2018 Table 9.6 LLW input (tonnes) to the landfill site at ENRMF from 2015 to 2020 Table 9.7 Current and future quantities of LLW from the major producers of LLW Table 10.1 Summary of the main potential exposure pathways for non- radiological contaminants associated with the landfill and treatment plant that are assessed Table 10.2 Summary of the main potential exposure pathways for radioactive emissions associated with the landfill of LLW that are assessed AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR iv October 2020 AU_KCWp25807 FV AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY Table 10.3 Radioactivity exposure limits compared with natural radiation and more familiar exposure situations Table 19.1 2011 baseline noise survey summary data Table 19.2 Calculated sound power levels based on measurements of plant and activities at the existing ENRMF site (July 2020) Table 19.3 Initial estimate of noise impact during the daytime (BS 4142) Table 19.4 Initial estimate of noise impact during the night-time (BS 4142) Table 20.1 Estimated concentrations of air quality parameters around ENRMF for 2019 Table 21.1 Summary dry hours wind data for 2000 to 2019 from the Wittering weather station located approximately 3.3km north east of the proposed development Table 21.2 Summary of the risk of potential dust disamenity effects at specific receptors within 400m of the site without operational controls in place Table 21.3 Dust control measures which will continue to be implemented at ENRMF Table 22.1 Total Augean expenditure at businesses within Northamptonshire and/ or 15 miles of the site between January 2019 and December 2019 Table 22.2 Augean Community Fund grants awarded in 2019 FIGURES Figure 1.1 The site location (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22032) Figure 1.2 The site location and designated sites in the vicinity of ENRMF (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22033) Figure 1.3 The current site layout (drawing reference AU/KCW/08- 20/21926) Figure 2.1 The application boundary, the services at and in the vicinity of the western extension and the public rights of way in the vicinity of ENRMF (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22036) AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR v October 2020 AU_KCWp25807 FV AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY Figure 2.2 Aerial photograph of the site and surrounding area in 2019 (drawing reference AU/KCW/08-20/21928) Figure 4.1 Option 1A for the restored landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/09-20/21990) Figure 4.2 Option 1B for the restored landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/09-20/21991) Figure 4.3 Option 1C for the restored landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/09-20/21992) Figure 4.4 Option 2A for the restored landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/09-20/21993) Figure 4.5 Option 2B for the restored landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/09-20/21994) Figure 4.6 Option 2C for the restored landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/09-20/21995) Figure 4.7 Schematic plan showing the junction between the current and the proposed landfill areas (drawing reference AU/KCW/10- 20/22034) Figure 5.1 Waste treatment and recovery facility schematic process flow diagram (drawing reference AU/KCW/08-20/21929) Figure 7.1 Monitoring and site investigation borehole locations (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22037) Figure 8.1 The preliminary proposals for the restoration scheme for the proposed development (drawing reference 2009_008.006_ENORTH028) Figure 8.2 The preliminary proposals for the restoration scheme for the proposed development: Indicative cross sections AA' to CC (drawing reference 2010_008.006_ENORTH029) Figure 13.1 Visual context (drawing reference 2010_008.006_FIG1_VIZ CONTEXT) Figure 14.1 Agricultural land classification for the western extension area (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22004) Figure 21.1 Location of sensitive dust receptors within 400m of the site boundary (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22005) AU/KCW/LZH/1724/01/PEIR vi October 2020 AU_KCWp25807 FV AUGEAN SOUTH LTD EAST NORTHANTS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FACILITY Figure 22.1 Alternative disposal facilities for LLW in the UK (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22008) Figure 22.2 Comparison of average house prices in Kings Cliffe and Duddington by year with the national average and the average for the county of Northamptonshire (drawing reference AU/KCW/10-20/22009) APPENDICES Appendix 2.1 European designated sites within 10km of the application boundary statutorily designated sites within 5km of the application boundary and locally designated sites within 2km of the application boundary Appendix 4.1 Western landfill extension. Standoff design principles Appendix 8.1 Approved restoration scheme for the current landfill area (DJA plan 1960/008a) Appendix 10.1 Environmental safety case and addendum to the environmental