Afan Sludge Treatment Centre Draft Decision

Overview

Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig have submitted an application to Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to change it’s environmental permit for Afan Sludge Treatment Centre (permit number/ZP3032KQ).

This change, termed a ‘variation’, is a legal requirement under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016. 

We have assessed the proposed changes and are minded to grant the permit variation.

Application Details

Application Reference: PAN-027050

Operator: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig

Application Type: Substantial Variation

Address: Afan Waste Water Treatment Centre, Harbour Road, Phoenix Walk, Port Talbot Steelworks, SA13 1RA

Proposed Activity: S5.4(1)(b)(i) Disposal of non-hazardous waste with a capacity exceeding 50 tonnes per day (or 100 tonnes per day if the only waste treatment activity is anaerobic digestion) involving (i) biological treatment

The variation will add an Anaerobic Digestion Plant to the Operator’s existing environmental permit.

Our draft decision

We are minded to grant the permit variation. We will only grant a permit variation if we believe that significant pollution will not be caused, and the operator has the ability to meet the conditions of the permit.

The permit includes appropriate conditions to protect human health and the environment. 

Why your views matter  

This is your opportunity to review our draft decision and submit your comments. We will take all relevant responses into account before we make our final decision on the permit application. 

Please see Natural Resources Wales / Public participation: how you can take part in our permit and licence consultations for more information on how we consult and what matters are within our regulatory remit.  

You can view the following draft documents using the links below: 

1. Draft permit
2. Draft variation notice
3. Draft decision document

They are also available on our online public register.

You can submit your comments using the online consultation link below. If you have any issues submitting your comments, you can send your comments to us by email to permittingconsultations@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk.