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Further Representations on the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework

2009-10-14T17:07:00.002+01:00

Earlier this year we made a number of representations to Cumbria County Council on behalf of a number of clients all seeking the inclusion of sites within the emerging Site Allocations Polices and Proposals Map. On the whole the sites we have promoted have been included within the site allocations documents. There have been a couple of sites, however, which have not been included. We have submitted further representations to the planning authority today, which have supported the County Council's decision to include the sites we have sought. We have also provided a detailed case for the inclusion of the sites that were previously not included. The Site Allocations Policies and Proposals Map will be subject to a further round of consultation in December.

Planning Permissions Granted at Hespin Wood

2009-10-01T17:04:00.001+01:00

At the end of 2008 and in early 2009 we submitted two planning applications on behalf of Cumbria Waste Management Ltd for two developments at their Hespin Wood site. The first of these applications sought planning permission for a Materials Recovery Facility aimed at diverting waste away from the waste stream going for disposal by landfill by providing an opportunity for further sorting waste to remove recyclable materials. It was anticipated that this facility could process up to 40,000 tonnes per annum. The second application was for the relocation of the Secondary Aggregates Production Facility. The relocation of this facility is required to vacate the site for the development of one of a new Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant. The planning applications for both the Materials Recovery Facility and the Secondary Aggregates Production Facility were approved today.

Stephenson Halliday Exhibiting at BWEA Conference

2009-07-23T11:04:00.002+01:00

Stephenson Halliday will be exhibiting at the BWEA's 31st annual conference, the UK's leading renewable energy event. The conference and exhibition will take place over 20-22 October 2009 at ACC Liverpool. Three days of conference sessions will address policy, development and technical aspects of UK onshore and offshore wind energy, wave and tidal energy and small wind systems. Over 180 companies will exhibit at the event and Stephenson Halliday can be found at Stand 87.

Bishopwood and Woodlane Wind Farms

2009-07-15T11:54:00.002+01:00

Two planning applications have been submitted to Selby District Council for two wind farms east of Selby. The District Council will now proceed to further public consultation and determination of these applications over the next few months. We prepared the Landscape and Visual chapters of the Environmental Statements, with the proposals having been coordinated by North Energy Associates.

Withernwick Wind Farm Public Inquiry: Consent Granted

2009-04-20T15:47:00.008+01:00

We are delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for the proposed 9 No. turbine development at Withernwick in the East Riding of Yorkshire following the recent Public Inquiry. It was a pleasure to assist EnergieKontor with both the Landscape and Visual Amenity and Planning evidence and be part of such a strong team effort at the Inquiry.

Withernwick Appeal Decision Letter

Further Planning Permissions Granted at Overby

2009-04-16T14:25:00.001+01:00

At the end of 2008 we secured planning permissions for two extensions to Overby Quarry, operated by Thomas Armstrong Ltd, giving combined additional reserves of 4.5 million tonnes. The permissions were subject to conditions requiring the completion of off-site road works in advance of the commencement of sand extraction operations within these extension areas. In January this year we submitted two planning applications to allow the commencement of sand extraction operation in advance of completing all of the off-site road works. Those applications were approved today.

Submission of Planning Application and Minerals and Waste Development Framework Representation for Cardewmires Quarry on behalf of Tarmac Ltd

2009-03-02T16:25:00.007Z

The application for the continued operation of Cardewmires Quarry to 2026 was submitted today. The current planning permission for the operation of the quarry expires at the end of this year, but some 1.7 million tonnes of reserve have yet to be extracted. Tarmac Ltd appointed Stephenson Halliday last year to prepare a planning application and accompanying Environmental Statement to secure the continued operation of the site to allow extraction of all the remaining reserves. We now look forward to working with Cumbria County Council to secure the expeditious handling of the application.

Earlier this year we made representations to Cumbria County Council to include within the site allocations of the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework an area to the south of the existing quarry. The submission seeks the allocation of this 23 Ha area as a preferred site for future sand and gravel extraction.

Litter Cage and Temporary Transfer Station at Distington Landfill: Permission Granted

2009-02-25T16:28:00.003Z

Planning permission has been granted for the proposed Litter Cage and Temporary Transfer Station at the Distington Landfill Site in West Cumbria. The planning team at Stephenson Halliday Ltd worked closely with Cumbria Waste Management Ltd to develop an acceptable scheme. The facility will allow higher operating standards over the remaining life of the landfill and provide a temporary facility for waste transfer whilst a long term transfer facility is being developed. Stephenson Halliday Ltd is assisting CWM Ltd in its search for suitable sites for this facility.

Kiln Pit Hill Public Inquiry: Consent Granted

2009-02-12T09:57:00.001Z

We are delighted to announce that consent has been granted for the proposed 6 No. turbine development at Kiln Pit Hill in Northumberland following the recent Public Inquiry. It was a pleasure to assist Npower Renewables with Landscape and Visual Amenity evidence and be part of such a strong team effort at the Inquiry.

Bishopwood and Woodlane Wind Farms

2009-01-09T12:22:00.001Z

A Public Exhibition will be held for the Woodlane Wind Farm on Wednesday 14th January at Haddlesey Church Community Hall in Chapel Haddlesey and for the Bishopwood Wind Farm on Friday 16th at The Owl Hotel, Hambleton. There will be representatives from North Energy and Prowind on hand at the exhibitions open between 1.30 to 8pm. A brief description of the proposal along with photomontages from several local viewpoints will be illustrated.

Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm Public Inquiry

2009-01-08T12:51:00.002Z

Ken Halliday, Landscape Planning Director, Stephenson Halliday was pleased to assist Npower Renewables Limited with the preparation and presentation of expert evidence on Landscape and Visual Amenity at the Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm Public Inquiry. The proposed scheme comprises 6 wind turbines, with an overall height of 100m to blade tip, on a site 5km north west of Consett, within Tynedale District, Northumberland. The Public Inquiry commenced on 6 January 2009 and is scheduled to last 8 days.

Westnewton Wind Farm

2008-12-23T12:49:00.001Z

We were pleased to assist Broadview Energy with preparation of a detailed Landscape and Visual Assessment as part of the Westnewton Wind Farm Environmental Statement. The proposed scheme comprising 3 wind turbines is located in Allerdale District, Cumbria. Further information regarding the proposed scheme is available at the following link: http://www.westnewtonwind.com/

Overby Quarry Planning Permissions Issued

2008-10-20T16:59:00.001+01:00

Stephenson Halliday is delighted to announce that the planning permissions for the lateral extensions to, and continued operation of, Overby Quarry have been issued today. These permissions secure the long term future of the quarry with permitted reserves of 4.5 million tonnes.

The planning and landscape teams at Stephenson Halliday have been working closely with our clients Thomas Armstrong (Aggregates) Ltd, Burnetts Solicitors and Cumbria County Council to expedite the completion of the legal agreements on which the issue of the permissions was dependant.

The legal agreements required the development of an innovative strategy for the long term management of six mineral sites owned by Thomas Armstrong to create a habitat network within West Cumbria. The strategy considers the restoration of the sites in a holistic manner, focusing upon enhancing the connectivity between habitats, increasing biodiversity and strengthening links to localised wildlife sites. Further habitat creation and improved land management form part of the network proposals which respond the Cumbria and UK Biodiversity Action Plans. The legal agreement also provides for road improvements on the route to Overby Quarry and the creation of additional footpaths in the surrounding area.

Newbiggin Mine, Kirkby Thore

2008-09-18T15:31:00.001+01:00

The major earthworks on site have started in earnest today. Metcalfs have won the contract and will be filling in the former mine entrance with soils stored on site. We will be progressing with the landscape restoration this autumn including nearly 1km of hedge planting and 3 hectares of agricultural grassland.

Sillfield Wind Cluster, Near Kendal

2008-08-06T16:57:00.002+01:00

We have been appointed by Whirlwind Renewables Ltd and Novera Energy to undertake a Landscape and Visual Assessment for a wind cluster near Sillfield Farm, Endmoor, near Kendal. We will be working alongside ECUS at the University of Sheffield to produce the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposal. The Public Exhibition was held in June 2008 and since then we have been working on finalising the layout following public comments, environmental and design considerations.

New Landscape Architect Appointed

2008-07-29T09:29:00.002+01:00

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Derek Howlin Dip. Hort, MALA to strengthen the team of landscape architects at Stephenson Halliday. Derek has past experience as a landscape architect in New York and in recent years has been based in Dublin working with Cunnane Stratton Reynolds and Mullin Design on a broad range of landscape planning and design projects.

Hespin Wood Materials Recovery Facility

2008-07-16T14:06:00.004+01:00

On behalf of Cumbria Waste Management Ltd, Stephenson Halliday has submitted a planning application to Cumbria County Council for a Materials Recovery Facility at CWM's Hespin Wood Waste Management Park near Todhills north of Carlisle. Loads delivered to the waste management park with significant proportions of recyclable material would be diverted to the facility where recyclable material would be removed from the waste stream. The facility would allow for the diversion of wastes delivered to the park which are currently disposed of by landfill. The development would involve the construction of a large building to house equipment to process up to 30,000 tonnes of material per annum. It is anticipated the development could lead to the diversion from landfill of around 15,000 tonnes of waste a year.

Flusco Materials Recovery Facility

2008-06-19T14:03:00.002+01:00

Stephenson Halliday has been assisting Cumbria Waste Management Ltd in their planning application for a Materials Recovery Facility at Flusco Landfill Site. The planning application was considered by the Development Control and Regulation Committee on 19th June 2008. We are delighted to be able to announce that the application was approved by the committee with little debate.

Once constructed, the facility will allow CWM Ltd to increase recycling of wastes collected at the adjacent Household Waste Recycling Centre and provide for more efficient haulage of recyclable waste collected in the Penrith area.

Runshaw College

2008-06-02T15:00:00.011+01:00

Stephenson Halliday has been commissioned by Runshaw College in Leyland to develop an outdoor social space for students within the sixth form college campus. The project will provide a multi purpose space for meeting and socialising which can also be used for informal outdoor music and drama. The site is defined by a narrow wooded valley and the existing college buildings and will use the attractive mature woodland framework as a backcloth to the social interaction within the space.

Flusco Materials Recovery Facility

2008-05-30T09:56:00.011+01:00

Stephenson Halliday has been engaged by Cumbria Waste Management Ltd to assist in securing planning permission for a Materials Recovery Facility at Flusco Landfill Site. The facility would allow for increased recycling of wastes collected at the adjacent Household Waste Recycling Centre and more efficient haulage of recyclable waste collected in the Penrith area. It is anticipated that the application will be considered by Cumbria County Council later in June.

Quarry Products Association/RTPI Minerals Planning Conference

2008-05-22T10:39:00.007+01:00

Stephenson Halliday attended the Quarry Products Association/RTPI Minerals Planning Conference on the 22 May at Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton Race Course. The practice was one of the key sponsors for the annual conference which brings together key planning professionals from across the UK. Stephenson Halliday also exhibited at the event which was attended by over 300 professionals. The management and supply of aggregates was the key focus of the conference with a variety of guest speakers providing an up to date review and a comprehensive assessment of the future of aggregates supply.

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Stephenson Halliday cycle team

2008-05-12T16:58:00.005+01:00

Over the last weekend of April the Stephenson Halliday cycle team completed the Coast to Coast bike ride setting off from Workington and finishing 140 miles and 3 days later in Tynemouth! Here is a photograph of the motley crew taken at the start of the ride.

Overby Ridge Habitat Network

2008-04-11T11:00:00.001+01:00

Stephenson Halliday is currently developing an innovative strategy for the long term management of six mineral sites to create a habitat network within West Cumbria. The strategy considers the restoration of the sites in a holistic manner, focusing upon enhancing the connectivity between habitats, increasing biodiversity and strengthening links to localised wildlife sites. Further habitat creation and improved land management form part of the network proposals which respond the Cumbria and UK Biodiversity Action Plans.
When completed the habitat strategy will form part of a legal agreement between Cumbria County Council and Thomas Armstrong Ltd. The legal agreement also provides for road improvements on the route to Overby Quarry and additional footpaths in the surrounding area. The completion of the agreement will allow the planning permission for the extensions to the quarry to be issued. Two lateral extensions to the quarry have been approved which will secure the long term future for the quarry with combined permitted reserves of 4.5 million tonnes.

Time and Tide Project, Grange-over-Sands

2008-04-07T10:59:00.001+01:00

The practice has been commissioned to provide landscape design and management services for the Time and Tide project in Grange over Sands, Cumbria. We will be working with John Coward Architects, Archaeo-Environment archaeologists, local project group 3Ps and South Lakeland District Council to prepare a Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Fund bid for the restoration of the Promenade, Ornamental Gardens and Park Road Gardens. These areas form the estuary frontage of this elegant seaside town and contribute to its distinctive character. Their restoration will play an important part in driving the regeneration of the town as an attractive leisure and holiday destination.

Bishopwood and Woodlane Wind Farms, near Selby

2008-03-21T10:59:00.001Z

Stephenson Halliday are assisting North Energy and Prowind with the landscape and visual assessment in connection with two potential sites undergoing detailed Environmental Assessment. Initial consultation is taking place and at this stage the number and size of turbines has yet to be determined and we will be assisting with the design and mitigation of the proposal.