Odour Consultants undertook the odour assessment for a new agricultural slurry store, to that the farmer could obtain planning permission and adhere to requirements by the EA under recent EPR changes.
Expertise Provided:
Odour Consultant
Project Period:
2020
Project Type:
Agricultural
Client focused, rapid support provided
Odour Consultants were commissioned to undertake the odour assessment in support of the full planning application for a new slurry tower.
Project Outline
Odour Consultants (ODC) supported Bromfield Hall Farm with their planning application for a new slurry tower at their farm in Allerdale. Due to the new Environmental Permitting Regulations regarding slurry spread in summer months only, the farm was required by the Environment Agency to make changes to stop slurry being spread during winter. As a producer of slurry, the farm was unable to fulfil this requirement due to its existing slurry tower capacity being too small. The planning application was submitted for a new slurry tower that would have an increased capacity, allowing slurry to be stored throughout the winter months, such that the farm could adhere to the EA EPR requirements.
Our Role
ODC produced the odour assessment for the planning application, forming one of the key documents for the application. The assessment involved a qualitative odour risk assessment, based on the source-receptor-pathway methodology taking account of local meteorological conditions. ODC are delighted to have been involved in this application, which was subsequently granted planning permission.
Our Services
- Odour Consultants (ODC) acted as the odour consultants for the planning application.
Our Value
- Provided client-focused support to ensure all concerns were addressed and explained in a clear and concise manner.
- Undertook the assessment using a simple qualitative risk approach, suitable for the development, and provision of the report quickly to enable the application to be decided.