RESIDENTS will have the chance to have their say on a proposal to store waste from homes and businesses in Pembroke Dock.

NRW Wales will be holding the drop-in session on Wednesday, May 8, where they will be discussing the application for an environmental permit from the Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA).

MHPA has applied for a permit to allow businesses using the port to temporarily store waste on site before it is transferred elsewhere.

The waste will be used to produce energy, usually as processed baled waste and loose processed wood waste.

It contains non-hazardous waste from homes and businesses, which can be used as fuel to produce electricity in offsite energy-from-waste facilities.

At the drop-in session, NRW staff will talk people through the company’s application and what it proposes to do, to explain how to permitting process works, and how people can submit their views as part of the ongoing consultation.

Andrea Winterton, Operations Manager from NRW said: “The Milford Haven Waterway, as well as being a key hub for the energy industry, is a rich habitat for wildlife, and part of the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation.

“We will only grant a permit if we are confident that the company has the right plans and measures in place to run the site without causing harm to local people or the environment.

“Our experts will now begin their assessment, but local knowledge is incredibly valuable to us. All comments we receive as part of our consultation will be considered when it comes to making our decision.”

The session will take place at the Pembroke Dock Town Council office, Diamond Street, between 2-7pm.

The consultation will close on Tuesday, May 21.

Electronic copies of the application are available on the NRW website.

A hard copy is also available by request to the email or postal address below.

All comments need to be received in writing by 21st May 2019 to permittingconsultations@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk or:

Permitting Team Leader (Waste), Natural Resources Wales, Permitting Service (Cardiff), Cambria House, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0TP