| Topic: | Summary of what's in the LDF - rumour Waste from Energy Plant & Acton Mainline Aggregates | |
| Posted by: | Siobhan Martin | |
| Date/Time: | 07/10/10 20:31:00 |
| Hello Dee, On page 43 of the Development Strategy 2026 - Final Submission Proposals it states: pg 31/2 "..To retain the aggregates and cement works to the north of the station, as this is an important railhead for the distribution of construction materials in West London. Opportunities will be sought to reduce further the environmental impact of the industrial activities on the surrounding residential areas. These proposals seek to explore the development opportunities surrounding the station in association with the refurbished Crossrail station at Acton Main Line. In so doing this will create more of a sense of place at or near the station and help maximise the use and attractiveness of Crossrail for Acton residents. The initial proposals also seek to consolidate and maximise existing freight use for aggregates and waste.." Page: 41/2 "..Initiatives aimed at facilitating business and employment, while tackling climate change will be encouraged along with projects to establish Park Royal as a centre for high-tech green industries. The borough’s commitment to tackling climate change through new development means that Ealing is well placed to accommodate expansion of the green business sector, with particular opportunities in the manufacture of renewable energy equipment, low carbon technologies, other sustainable solutions, and waste management. In line with the policies of the replacement London Plan, the council will promote a ‘Green Enterprise District’ in Park Royal." Page 43: "..The Southern Gateway area was identified as having a lower potential for establishing a low carbon distribution network due to various constraints of the area, such as extensive rail infrastructure, highways restrictions etc. However if a network is linked with Park Royal there might be a greater potential for an energy from waste (EfW) network. Southern Gateway area may be of interest because of a proposed EfW facility declared cooperation between Ealing and Brent Councils, and a high level of interest from the Park Royal Partnership..." For some years now the Park Royal Partnership have been lobbying for a Renewable Fuels Plant (a incinerator by any other name, I am lead to believe). I believe this should be covered off at the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2026 on 13th October 2010 at Oaktree Community Centre, Acton Best wishes Siobhan |