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

Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 18/01174/FUL (Change of use of Connect House from industrial warehousing (Use Class B2) to short term operating reserve and peak power ('STOR') embedded generating plant (sui generis) together with external alterations to Connect House including demolition of the eastern section of the building and the internal building service area on the western elevation; erection of an external chimney with 6 integrated exhaust stacks, auxiliary equipment, 6 radiator cooling units, HV switchboard enclosure, gas kiosk, substations, acoustic barrier and security fence and associated works.)

2mpliance with conditions notification 20/01279/FUL (Variation of condition 2 on approved planning permission 18/01174/FUL (Change of use of Connect House from industrial warehousing (Use Class B2) to short term operating reserve and peak power ('STOR') embedded generating plant (sui generis) together with external alterations to Connect House including demolition of the eastern section of the building and the internal building service area on the western elevation; erection of an external chimney with 6 integrated exhaust stacks, auxiliary equipment, 6 radiator cooling units, HV switchboard enclosure, gas kiosk, substations, acoustic barrier and security fence and associated works.) Condition 3 - External plant and machinery details. Condition 4 - Flood warning and evacuation plan. Condition 5 - External lighting details. Condition 6 - Bicycle storage details. Condition 7 - Flood resilience measures.