Waltham Cross - Waste site 108
The site
This site is located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. A tenanted operator on the site carried out an unauthorised waste activity, namely the acceptance and treatment of wood waste. The local authority issued a stop notice in respect of for the planning offences.
The problem
The unauthorised storage and treatment of waste has potential environmental impacts.
Although not related to the waste activities, construction traffic entering and leaving the site has been raised as a concern to the local authority.
The action we've taken
The Environment Agency have been visiting the site regularly. Meetings with the local authority and the local community have been held and residents have been given regular updates. The local MP is also aware.
The site has been successfully remediated.