Planning Consent for Inert Waste Transfer Station

We are pleased to announce that planning approval has been granted for change of use to an inert waste transfer station on land to the North of Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil.  The development will facilitate the recovery of inert aggregate materials from Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste. Read More

Planning Consent to Extend Recycling Facility

We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning consent for Greenacres Skip Hire to extend their recycling facility near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.  The consent includes an extension to the existing recycling building to overcome existing space and height constraints.  Read More

Planning Consent To Extend Recycling Facility, Construct A New Yard And Extensions To An Existing Recycling Building

We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning consent for Greenacres Skip Hire to extend their recycling facility near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. The consent includes the construction of a yard to the west of the existing facility and extensions to the existing recycling building to provide additional space for recycling and storage, and for a workshop. Read More

Planning Consent to Extend Recycling Facility and Install New Processing Equipment

We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning consent for Williams a Williams Cyf to extend their recycling facility at Y Ffôr on the LlÅ·n Peninsula in Gwynedd, North Wales. The consent allows the company to increase the area used for the processing and storage of recyclable materials, and includes the installation of new sorting equipment to enable the company to further increase its already exemplary recycling rates. Read More

Planning Consent for IED Chapter IV (WID) Compliant Renewable Energy Facility

We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning consent for Merthyr Biomass Ltd for a renewable energy facility fuelled by waste wood at their site near Merthyr Tydfil. The facility will be fully-compliant with Chapter IV of the Industrial Emissions Directive (formerly covered by the Waste Incineration Directive (WID)) and will produce renewable heat energy from Grade C waste wood received from companies operating in the local area.

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Planning Consent for 24hr Operation

We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning consent for Derwen Recycling Ltd for 24 hour operation of their Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Neath Abbey Wharf, Neath. Following a BS4142:2014 noise assessment, the preparation of a noise management plan and an operational noise assessment, Neath Port Talbot CBC were satisfied that the development would not result in any unacceptable impacts on the amenity of nearby residents or the local environment. Read More

Approval Received for Bespoke Environmental Permit for End-of-Life Vehicle Storage, Depollution and Dismantling Facility in Avonmouth

We are pleased to announce that we have secured a bespoke environmental permit for PR Recycling Ltd for an End-of-Life Vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling facility at their new site on Severn Road, Avonmouth. Due to the nature of the operation and the site's proximity to the Severn Estuary SSSI and to Water Voles, a European Protected Species, we needed to prepare evidence to clearly demonstrate that the development would not cause any unaccetable impacts on the local fauna and flora. In addition we needed to prepare a comprehensive Fire Prevention Plan for the development, which was approved without modification. We wish PR Recycling the best of luck as they rellocate to their larger, more technically advanced recycling facility. Read More

Approval for an Environmental Permit for a Waste Transfer Station with Treatment

We are pleased announce that we have secured an environmental permit for A P Waters Building Contractors Limited for their Waste Transfer Station in Pontymoile, Pontypool. In addition to the permit we have developed an Environmental Management System and Fire Prevention and Mitigation Plan for the site. We look forward to continuing to work with the company as they embark on this exciting new development. Read More

Hatrick of Waste Planning Successes

Technia Environment and Planning is celebrating a hat trick of successful consents for the development of potentially controversial waste transfer and recycling projects in and around Bridgend, South Wales, which may not have succeeded without the professional support of our plannning team. Read More

Defra Publishes New RDF Definition

As of the 20th November, an official definition has been published by Defra to clarify what is expected of waste described as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).  Defra has worked closely with a range of operators with an interest in the RDF sector to develop the definition with the aim of helping the Environment Agency better regulate the RDF sector. Read More

Welsh Government Opens Consultation on Landfill Disposals Tax

The Welsh Government yesterday (24/02/15) launched a consultation as to how they should use funds generated by a new "Landfill Disposals Tax", a proposed replacement to the existing Landfill Tax from April 2018.  The new devolved power under the Wales Act 2014 will allow Wales to design and shape a new tax to reflect Welsh priorities and needs.  The consultation is open until 19th May 2015. Read More

Wind Farm Planning Application Submitted

Following several years of preparatory work and environmental studies we are pleased to announce the submission of a planning application for the 5MW Bodelith Isaf wind farm near Bala, Gwynedd. Read More

New Team Member

Following expansions in our business operations we have recently recruited a new member of staff to join the team. Rhiannon Bines, a Cardiff Metropolitan University Marketing Management Graduate, joined our busy team in October and will be providing operational support to our team of consultants, as well as developing the company's corporate identity and profile. Read More

We're Moving!

To accommodate our expanding team we have moved into a larger premises based in St Margaret’s Park, Aberbargoed.  Our new office puts us central to our South Wales customer base and provides an ideal base for further growth. Read More