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Waste Site Loses Permit Over Health Risks
4 Mar
Summary
- Operational permit revoked to protect human health.
- Company showed disregard for community and regulators.
- Waste must be removed from site by 2029 deadline.
Mineral Processing Ltd's operational permit has been revoked by the Environment Agency, a decision upheld by HM Planning Inspectorate after the company's appeal was dismissed in December. The revocation is intended to protect human health, with the inspector satisfied that permit removal was necessary to prevent pollution risks.
The site, a former brickworks near Wakefield, is used for waste storage and treatment. The Environment Agency stated that Mineral Processing Ltd demonstrated a total disregard for regulatory efforts and the impact on the community and environment. The permit's invalidation means all activities must cease immediately.
Mineral Processing Ltd is now legally obligated to remove all waste from the site by 2029. Failure to comply with this deadline will result in an offense. As the operator, the company remains responsible for managing ongoing pollution and odour impacts.
