EMERGENCY services have objected to proposals for a waste site to be built next to the joint police and fire headquarters in Hindlip.
The objections were submitted by the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS).
It outlines concerns around the evidence, that was submitted with the proposals, claiming a failure to demonstrate that Hindlip Park wouldn’t be negatively impacted by poor air quality, odour, noise, and transport issues.
The objection outlines concerns around the evidence, that was submitted with the proposals, claiming a failure to demonstrate that Hindlip Park wouldn’t be negatively impacted by poor air quality, odour, noise, and transport issues.
The leaders and governing bodies of both the police and fire services say they have had no prior engagement from the applicant, despite the proposed site’s proximity to the sensitive operations that take place at Hindlip Park.
PCC John Campion said: “It is disappointing to see that a planning application has been submitted for such a substantial site, with no regard for how the work carried out there will impact an operational police and fire headquarters.
“Within our objection we have made clear that we do not support these proposals unless clear evidence can be provided that would negate our concerns.”
Acting chief constable Alex Murray said: “Our objection is based on real concerns that the proposed site could negatively impact on the service we provide Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire.
“We appreciate the opportunity to have those concerns heard.”
A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of this planning objection and, as one of the tenants of the Hindlip site, would be adversely affected by such a development.”
A spokesperson for Stenergy said: “We are very surprised by these objections. Prior to our planning application, we consulted widely via 2 pre applications and no objections were raised to the Plant.
“We are seeking to proactively assist Worcestershire local authorities meet their environmental requirements, developing a partnership which will significantly enhance the county’s green credentials.
“The use of biomethane sources is widely recognised in the journey to meet the UK Government’s net zero targets.
“The Plant will offer energy from clean, renewable sources and will operate well within the environmental regulations for odour and noise.
“The Plant will be constructed on a brownfield site at the former agricultural college and is is expected to save thousands of tonnes of domestic food waste going to landfill and incineration each year.”
