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?
March 2026
We are aware of an increase in odour complaints over the past few weeks. Our officers have been out on-site undertaking regular odour assessments and site visits during this period.
During our site visit on 24 February 2026, we were made aware of a mechanical breakdown which directly affects the operator's ability to accept waste. The operator has informed us that this equipment has been sent off for repair, they will inform us when this repair is completed and they are able to accept waste again.
We have instructed the operator to investigate the odour sources and review the landfill gas management in specific areas, we have asked them to work with their gas contractor to ensure the appropriate mitigation measures have been implemented. We have required them to provide this information by 13 March 2026.
We will continue to conduct regular odour assessments and site visits to ensure that the permit conditions on the site are met.
If you need to report an odour, please use the following link - Report a smell from a waste facility, industrial site or farm in England - GOV.UK.
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.