What are the benefits?
There are numerous benefits. The United Nations Development Programme has recognised AD as one of the most useful decentralised sources of energy supply with much less capital investment required than large power plants.
It is a truly green fuel source it enables us to claim Renewable Obligation certificates. We benefit from heat, electricity and Co2. For all concerned a win win situation.
Environmental Impact
As with any planning application Cattlegate Farm has been careful to ensure that the impact on the local environment is minimised and indeed enhanced where possible. Here is a summary of current information:
Maydencroft Rural states that the developments will have
no negative impact on biodiversity. We have noted their
views on extra habitat areas and will be actioning these as well
as letting over 1.5 hectares of land be used as a wild flower,
reptile and amphibian habitat to the North of the proposed
Greenwaste composting facility.
MTC Consultants have a very thorough flood risk and water containment report which will be adopted.
Liz Greenwood has prepared extensive and thorough Tree reports
and Visual impact for both sites and Tree management and extra
planting will be implemented at the first available opportunity.
The Airshed have given us guidelines in a full and detailed
report which have been noted by us our Technology suppliers and
will be part of the civil engineering requirement.
Light: Low level environmentally aware lighting will be
used for the welfare of people on site that will not cause a
nuisance at night.
Archaeology: Archaeological Solutions have reported on
the site and have found little to no evidence of any
Archaeological findings.
Noise: The report by Xergi is very clear and shows that
at 10 metres the loudest operation on the site is 65dB(A). With
that in mind the nearest residence is the school at over 700
metres from the site on the other side of the railway embankment
with vegetation and trees the noise level at the school will be
not noticed.
Traffic: Report by Tucker Associates states the proposals
will have "No material impact on highway safety or operation."
Technology Supplier: The Technology Supplier for Cattlegate is Xergi who have over 20 years experience in the renewable energy market. They have won many awards and accolades for their professional an efficient systems. Further information can be found on www.xergi.com
What will it look like?
Click the image below to see the first draft of plans:
