The London Borough of Sutton Development Control Committee has decided to grant Viridor planning permission for the construction of its proposed Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Beddington, Viridor announced 16 May

The move follows a 15 May announcement from the Environment Agency that it is “minded to grant” the Environmental Permit required to operate the proposed facility at the company’s recycling and landfill site in Beddington.
 
In reaching its decision, the Environment Agency said that it had required Viridor to go beyond the measures they would need to apply if this plant was located elsewhere and which would normally be considered best available technology (BAT). The permit, it added, would ensure a “high level of protection” for both the environment and human health.

The Environment Agency’s position showed that the proposed Energy Recovery Facility is a safe and sustainable alternative to landfill disposal in the area, according to Robert Ryan, Viridor’s head of projects.

“The ERF will deliver real economic, social and environmental benefits to the local community; a view that has been supported by the London Borough of Sutton’s own planning officers,” said Ryan.

Viridor's proposed ERF is to convert around 275,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste into electricity – enough to power around 30,000 homes – and heat, potentially, to be utilised locally whilst diverting around 95% of waste inputs away from landfill.

The project is set to create hundreds of jobs during construction and 40 permanent roles once operational, the company has stated.

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