Decision Document for Permit P0473/15A
Determination of a Permit Application for a PPC Landfill Permit under
the Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions)
Regulations (NI) 2013 (SR 2013 No. 160) and the Landfill Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2003 (SR 2003 No. 496)
Decision Document recording the decision-making process
Note: all references to the “PPC Regulations” are to the Pollution Prevention and Control
(Industrial Emissions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (SR 2013 No.160) and all references
to the “Landfill Regulations” are to the Landfill Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (SR 2003
No. 496).
Administrative details
Application date
NIEA/Chief Inspector
Application”)
27 January 2015
reference
(“the
Permit WPPC 03/06
Permit number (the “Permit”)
P0473/15A
Applicant (the “Applicant”)
NWP Recycling Ltd
Address/location of Installation(the “Installation”)
Keady WEEE Facility, 1 Tassagh Road,
Keady, Co. Armagh BT60 3TU
Name of Account Officer
Colin Millar
Signature of Account Officer:
………………………………………………..
Name of Authorising Officer
Eugene Kelly
Signature of Authorising Officer:
………………………………………………..
All relevant documents have been sent to the IPPC Public Registers
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Purpose of this document
The Decision Document ("DD") explains how the Applicant’s Application has been determined
and why the specific conditions in the Permit have been imposed. It is a record of the decisionmaking process to show how all relevant factors have been taken into account.
This DD provides an explanation for the use of the conditions within the Permit.
Summary of the decision
We have decided to grant a Permit (or Variation) that allows the Applicant to operate the
Installation, subject to the conditions set out in this Permit. The conditions have been
considered to be appropriate for the Installation, in particular in taking account of the principle
that all appropriate measures will be taken against pollution and that no significant pollution will
be caused. We consider that in our decision to issue the Permit and in the conditions included
therein, we have taken into account all relevant considerations and legal requirements.
Description of the Permitted Installation
A non-technical summary of the activities covered by the Permit is contained within the
Application. There is also a description of the Installation included in the Introductory Note to
the Permit.
Definitions are the same as described in Schedule 7 of the Permit.
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Part A – Introduction
A1 Administration
This section includes administrative information relating to the Application and
information about the Applicant and the Installation.
"Duly made" check on Application received
The Application was determined to be duly made on 13 February 2015
Consultation on the Permit Application
The Application was advertised by the Applicant on 12th March 2015 in the Armagh Observer
and between the 2nd and 8th of March 2015 in The Belfast Gazette.
We sent copies of the Application to the following statutory consultees in accordance with Part 2
of Schedule 4 to the PPC Regulations:

Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland;

The Planning Service

Public Health Agency

Armagh City Council

NIEA CDP

NIEA Water Management Unit

NI Water Ltd
Consideration of consultation responses
Responses were received from the following statutory consultees:

Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland;

The Planning Service

Public Health Agency

Armagh City Council

NIEA CDP

NIEA Water Management Unit

NI Water Ltd
We have considered all responses in determining the Permit Application. The ways in which
material responses have been taken into account are summarised in Appendix I to this
document.
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A2
The Applicant
Fit and Proper Person
The Applicant has been able to demonstrate that it is a Fit and Proper Person to carry out the
Specified Waste Management Activities that are part of the permitted activities at the
Installation.
The considerations taken into account were:
Technical Competence – The Operator has provided evidence that the management of Keady
WEEE Facility will hold the appropriate WAMITAB certificates for the operations carried out at
the facility at 1 Tassagh Road, Keady.
A3
The Installation
The Site
The Applicant provided a plan (Drawing Figure 2) which we consider is satisfactory for showing
the site of the Installation and its extent. The Operator is required to carry on the Permitted
activities within the site boundary.
Matters of commercial confidentiality or national security
The operator has made a claim for commercial confidentiality. The claim has been upheld the
following parts of the application will be withheld from the Public Register: sections 3 and 10,
and Appendices 1 and 6.
Further information requirements
No further information was required to enable us to determine the Application.
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The Permit Conditions
1. Management
1.1 General Management
Based upon the information submitted in the Application, we are satisfied that appropriate
management systems and management structures are in place for this Installation and that
sufficient financial, technical and manpower resource is available to the Operator to ensure
compliance with all the Permit conditions.
The condition requires the Operator to submit a Site-Specific Management Plan that will detail
the procedures to be used to undertake the Activities at the site. We consider that this is
necessary to ensure that we can effectively regulate the Installation. The Operator is required to
undertake the Activities in accordance with the Management Plan, however in order to ensure
that the Operator is able to amend their management of the site, the Management Plan can be
changed, subject to notification to and consent by the Chief Inspector.
1.2 Breach of permit conditions
Condition 1.2 requires the Operator to suspend operations if a permit breach threatens to cause
immediate significant adverse effect on the environment. Any breach of permit condition must
be reported to the Chief Inspector immediately and take measures to ensure that compliance is
restored in the shortest possible time.
1.3 Accidents that may cause pollution
The Application contained a section on accident management. This permit condition requires
that the Operator prepare and operate an appropriate accident management plan in order that
accidents that may cause pollution are minimised.
1.4 Finance
Based upon the information submitted in the Application, we are satisfied that the Operator
intends to, and is able to, make suitable Financial Provision obligations. This condition requires
that the Financial Provision must maintain adequate financial provision throughout the
subsistence of this Permit.
1.5 Energy Efficiency
Condition 1.5 requires the Operator to review energy efficiency every 4 years and implement
any appropriate measures identified by the review.
1.6 Efficient use of raw materials
Condition 1.6.1 requires the Operator to take appropriate measures to ensure that raw materials
and water are used efficiently.
1.7 Avoidance, recovery and disposal of wastes produced by the activities
Condition 1.7 requires the Operator to ensure that the waste hierarchy referred to in Article 4 of
the Waste Framework Directive is applied to the generation of waste by the activities and any
waste generated by the activities is treated in a accordance with the hierarchy and where
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disposal is necessary, this is undertaken in a manner which minimises its impact in the
environment.
1.8 Site security
Condition 1.8.1 requires the Operator to provide site security that will prevent unauthorised
access to the site.
1.9 Multiple operator Installations
This is not a multi-operator installation.
2. Operations
2.1 Permitted activities
Permitted activities are specified in Schedule 1.
2.2 The Site
The PPC boundary is outlined in red on Drawing Ref: Figure 2 at Schedule 2 of the Permit.
2.3 Off-site conditions
No off site conditions apply.
2.4 Commencement
No condition applies
2.5 Pre-Operational Conditions
No condition applies
2.6 Improvement programme
Condition 2.6.1 requires the Operator to carry out the improvements specified in Schedule 1
Table S1.3.
Improvement condition IC1 requires the Operator to provide a Site Specific Management Plan
incorporating the management systems and procedures contained within the application in
compliance with condition 1.1.1 within 1 month of permit issues.
Improvement Condition IC2 requires the Operator to provide a financial provision assessment
and evidence of financial provision within 1 month of permit issue.
Improvement Condition IC3 requires the Operator to provide a Site Report and Site Protection
and Monitoring Programme reference NIEA Horizontal Guidance H5 / H7 within 2 months of
permit issue.
Improvement Condition IC3 requires the Operator to provide proposals for further particulate
monitoring with reference to the EA Guidance TGN M8 and TGN M17 taking account of nearby
receptors within 2 months of permit issue.
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2.7 Engineering.
This condition sets the requirements that the Operator must comply with regarding the
engineering works proposed within the Application. The Operator must submit construction
proposals and CQA documentation prior to any construction taking place and must also submit
CQA validation reports following construction.
2.8 Waste acceptance
Condition 2.8.3 limits the maximum quantity of waste which can be deposited annually to:4,999 Tonnes of Hazardous waste consisting of televisions, refrigerators and WEEE appliances
and items.
2.9 Closure, aftercare and decommissioning
This condition requires the Operator to operate the facility so as to prevent or where that is not
practicable to minimise any pollution risk. The Operator is required to maintain a site closure
plan and review the closure plan every 4 years.
2.10 System for the protection of soil and groundwater
This condition requires the Operator to carry out monitoring of groundwater and soil and
compare with the measurements in the baseline report, at least every 5 years for groundwater
and every 10 years for soil. The applicant has carried out baseline soil monitoring. No further
monitoring of soil or groundwater is proposed during the lifetime of the permit. A site closure
plan has been provided in the application.
3. Site infrastructure
3.1 Notice boards
This condition requires the Operator to provide an appropriate notice board for the Installation.
3.2 Waste storage
This condition requires the Operator to store wastes in a manner which prevents pollution and
harm to the environment.
3.3 Liquid storage
This condition sets the requirements for the storage of liquids whose emission to water or land
could cause pollution.
4. Emissions and monitoring
4.1 Emissions to water air or land
Point source emissions shall only be made from the points listed in Schedule 4 Table S4.1.
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4.2 Transfers off site
Records of all wastes sent off site shall be maintained.
4.3 Fugitive emissions of substances
On the basis of the details provided in the Application, we are satisfied that fugitive emissions
that may cause pollution are unlikely to occur. This condition requires the Operator to take
appropriate measures to prevent any such fugitive emissions from causing pollution.
4.4 Odour
This condition requires the Operator to take appropriate measures to prevent any odours at
levels likely to cause annoyance outside the Site.
4.5 Noise and vibration
This condition requires the Operator to take appropriate measures to prevent any noise and/or
vibration at levels likely to cause annoyance outside the Site.
4.6 Monitoring
On the basis of the details provided in the Application and the conditions within the Permit, we
are satisfied that sufficient monitoring will be undertaken to ensure that the impact of the
Installation upon the environment is suitably measured. Tables S4.1 sets the monitoring
requirements for the particulate monitoring.
5. Information
5.1 Records
Based upon the information submitted in the Application, we are satisfied that appropriate
procedures are in place to ensure that records are kept. This condition sets the standards for
making and retaining records.
5.2 Reporting
This condition sets the requirements and standards for reporting to the Chief Inspector on the
performance of the Activities.
5.3 Notifications
This condition sets the requirements and standards for notifying the Chief Inspector of specific
events detailed within the condition.
5.4 Interpretation
This condition establishes that the expressions contained within Schedule 4 and used within the
Permit will have the meaning given in that Schedule.
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Schedule 1 – Operations
Table S1.1 Activities
Based upon the information submitted in the Application, we are satisfied that the listed and
directly associated activities detailed in this Table are those relevant to the Installation.
Table S1.2 Pre-operational measures
No measures are required here as the site is already operating under a waste management
licence.
Table S1.3 Improvement Programme Requirements
This table requires the Operator to provide a Site Specific Management Plan and a financial
provision assessment and evidence of financial provision within 1 month of permit issue, and, to
provide a Site Report and Site Protection and Monitoring Programme and proposals for further
particulate monitoring within 2 months of permit issue.
Table S1.4 Annual Waste Limits
This table contains the annual limits on waste throughput.
Schedule 2 – Site plan
The site plan (Drawing Ref: Figure 2) included here clearly shows the Installation boundary,
outlined in red.
The Activities permitted by the Permit may only take place within this boundary.
Schedule 4 – Emissions and monitoring
The Tables in this section list the limits and monitoring requirements detailed condition 4.6.
The monitoring requirements have been set in response to the risk assessments provided and
those proposed for the Permit.
Schedule 5 – Reporting
Table S5.1 Reporting of monitoring data
This Table details the reporting requirements for the monitoring that the Operator shall make
under the conditions of the Permit.
Schedule 7 – Interpretation
This Schedule provides interpretations of words or phrases used within the Permit.
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APPENDIX I – Consultee responses
A summary of consultation responses received and the way in which they have been taken in to
account in the determination process:
Response received Brief summary of issues raised
from
Summary of actions taken
or show how this has been
covered
The Planning Service
The Planning Service had no comment to
make.
No specific action
Food Standards Agency
Northern Ireland
It is noted that the applicant is using Best
Available Techniques (BAT) requirements
in support of this application and to ensure
compliance with the PPC permit. The
proposed control measures should be
sufficient to minimise any potential risk of
environmental contamination of
surrounding farm land or water courses
used for irrigation, animal watering or fish
farming or sites involved in their
manufacture of food.
No specific action
Public Health Agency
The Public Health Agency comment that
the principal public health concerns in
relation to such facilities would be
emissions to air, ground, water and the
possibility of noise.
Conditions within the Permit will
ensure that appropriate measures
are in place to mitigate the impacts of
emissions to air, ground, water and
noise.
Provided that the applicant fully
implements mitigation measures proposed
within the application, the PHA would have
no specific IPPC issues.
Armagh City Council
Armagh City Council stated that they have
nothing relevant to advise.
No specific action
NIEA Conservation
Designation &
Protection(CDP)
CDP advises the site is located approx. 4
km from the Straghans Lough ASSI,
designated for fen habitat and
invertebrates; 5.8 km from the Crossbane
Lough Lough ASSI, designated for its’ fen
habitat; and 6.6 km from the Drumcairn
ASSI, designated for its’ fen habitat and
invertebrates. None of these sites are
designated under the Habitats Regulations
and there are no N2K sites within 20 km of
the site.
An HRA has been carried out. There
are no N2K sites within 20 km of the
site and all processes are carried out
within the building which has air
emission and ventilation controls in
place. It is considered that this will
ensure any impact on designated
sites is unlikely.
NIEA Water Management
Unit (WMU)
WMU do not routinely monitor the site and
are not aware of any issues.
No specific action
NI Water
NI Water had no comment.
No specific action
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APPENDIX II –The Risk Assessments
1. Habitats Regulation Assessment
A Habits Regulation Assessment was conducted In accordance with Regulation 43(1) of the
Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc) (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended), it considered
whether the application either alone or in combination (neither being directly connected with or
necessary to the management of the site) was likely to have a significant effect on surrounding
habitats. We have concluded that as there are no N2K sites within 20 km of the site and all
processes are carried out within the building which has air emission and ventilation controls in
place it is considered that any impact on designated sites is unlikely.
End of Decision Document
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