Peel mulls waste projects at 11 UK coal sites

London – Peel Environmental is considering plans for waste infrastructure developments for 11 UK Coal-owned sites across the North of England and the Midlands.

However, firm proposals have yet to be drawn up, and Peel Environmental emphasised that is still reviewing the need and suitability for waste infrastructure developments, and potential technology choices, on the specified sites (see factfile below).

While opportunities to develop sustainable waste infrastructure will be fully explored, no firm decision to progress schemes for the sites has been made at this stage, Myles Kitcher, director, Peel Environmental explained.

“We have identified 11 sites across the North of England and the Midlands, all of which are UK Coal owned, which we feel present great opportunities for the development of a range of waste related infrastructure.

“However, we are at the very earliest of stages of the process and it is important to make clear that no firm decision to progress with any scheme on any site has been made.

“Plans for the sites have still to be properly developed and be put through the subsequent formal planning process before any work or development of any kind can begin. We are also committed to ensuring that full and effective consultation with the local community is carried out for any schemes brought forward. As we develop proposals, we look forward to discussing them with the local councils, councillors and the community.”

According to Eddie Peat, UK Coal: “It is for Peel to provide these detailed plans and proposals but we should stress that nothing will have a negative impact on our existing operations, indeed in some cases the proposals could actually benefit our existing operations and developments.”