Granville Woodhouse Landfill
Background
Where is this site?
Granville Woodhouse Landfill (also known as Redhill Landfill) is located in Telford. The operator holds an Environmental Permit. Potters (Midlands) Ltd took over the permit in January 2019.
What permit(s) does the operator hold?
EPR-RP3739QB is an environmental permit that allows the site to accept a wide range of non-hazardous and biodegradable wastes. This permit contains conditions that control site operations, including landfill cell construction, waste acceptance limits, emissions control and environmental monitoring.
Granville Landfill is a heavily engineered landfill formed from individual cells constructed with a clay and geomembrane liner to protect the surrounding area of the cell.
Regulatory Activity
Since March 2024, reports of odour from Granville landfill have increased. After ongoing monitoring, we identified steps for the operator to take in order to improve the landfills gas management system and odour control. The operator has now completed these actions.
They have installed new gas wells and have completed the capping work required. These measures aim to provide greater protection for the community and the environment, as well as maximising gas collection in the long term so incidents of odour are less likely to occur.
We will continue to monitor odours, track progress against the agreed plan and review the operator's management plans to ensure it is working in accordance with its permit.
Latest News
What is the latest news?
December 2025
In our previous update we stated that in December the operator was going to install permanent gas wells in the previously filled cell to enhance long term gas collection. We can confirm that the work to install these additional gas wells is now complete.
We are working closely with the site operator and the local council to monitor progress and ensure that environmental standards and permit conditions are being met. We continue to carry out regular inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance.
For all previous updates regarding Granville Landfill please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the planning authority for Granville?
Telford and Wrekin Council are the planning authority for Granville Woodhouse Landfill.
How do I report odour for Granville Landfill?
Our new online reporting tool is now live. To report odour online please visit click here.