Screening Opinion request to determine as to whether proposed development is EIA development. Development proposed is for a change of use to a use involving the processing of lithium batteries with the following operation development; installation of a new building to house part of the screener deck, hopper box and bag station; installation of associated diesel generators, as shown on the accompanying plans; installation of a number of additional non-permanent or permanent industrial storage buildings; the retention of four non-permanent industrial storage buildings; the retention of alterations and extensions made to an existing building to provide additional storage and office space; the continued siting of three shipping containers which serve as a staff locker room, staff toilets and a secure quarantine area; the retention of one portacabin and caravan which are used together for security and reception for the site; the retention of a 100,000 litre drainage water tank which serves as an overflow and temporary storage for the site drainage system; and the retention and extension of the associated palisade security fencing around the site. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION

Erection of a single storey extension to create Heads Office and lobby; demolition of existing staff room; internal alterations to layout and enclosing of covered area

Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) with operational development consisting of installation of new and replacement windows and doors, new cladding on both barns; alterations and extension to roof and part re-roofing of barn 1