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

Development of the site for port-related uses. Provision of hardstanding for storage of cargo (e.g. motor vehicles) in transit through Royal Portbury Dock with associated infrastructure, including security fencing, lighting, CCTV, surface water drainage, landscaping/planting, and vehicle access from Marsh Lane. The operational area will be set within existing hedgerows and field boundaries around the periphery of the site, which will be retained and enhanced as part of the proposals, including the Land East of Court House Farm Local Wildlife Site in the eastern most field.