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1.This permission expires on 31st July 2007 and unless on or before this date application has been made for an extension to the period of permission and such application is approved by the Local Planning Authority, the use shall be discontinued. The reason for the condition is:- In order to retain control over the use of the site until the effects of the proposal have been experienced and to ensure the use of the site does not adversely effect any future development proposals in the vicinity by the Urban Regeneration Company.
2.The site shall only be used for the dismantling of offshore platforms and equipment attached thereto and only for the breaking up of such structures and equipment as are brought in by sea and shall not be used as a general scrapyard for the breaking up of any other equipment whatsoever. The reason for the condition is :- This permission is granted under exceptional circumstances because of the proposed port-related nature of the proposed operation and to prevent undue congestion of the highway by the delivery of wide/heavy loads by road transport.
3.Before the use hereby approved is first commenced operational and non-operational parking spaces shall be provided within the site in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The reason for the condition is :- In order to ensure satisfactory off-street parking to meet the needs generated by the development.
4.Details of any alterations to the existing access arrangements necessitated by the proposed use shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced. The reason for the condition is :- For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of highway safety.
5.Prior to bringing into port for dismantling each structure shall be fully surveyed to identify likely hazards and a full environmental and working method statement addressing such issues as potential ground and ground water contamination from oils and chemicals, potential air pollution from dust, fumes from cutting torches, possible asbestos and asbestos substitutes, low specific activity (LSA) scale and noise, shall be submitted to and approved by the Environmental Health Officer before any dismantling work is commenced. The reason for the condition is :- To prevent pollution of the environment and in the interests of the amenities of the occupiers of adjacent sites.
6.Any facilities for the storage of oils, fuels or chemicals shall be sited on impervious bases and surrounded by impervious bund walls. The volume of the bunded compound should be at least the equivalent to the capicity of the tank plus 10%. If there is a multiple tankage, the compound should be at least the equivalent to the capacity of the largest tank, or the combined capacity of interconnected tanks, plus 10%.All filling points, vents, gauges and sight glasses must be located within the bund. The drainage system of the bund shall be sealed with no discharge to any watercourse, land or underground strata. Associated pipework should be located above ground and protected from accidental damage. All filling points and tank overflow pipe outlets should be detailed to discharge downwards into the bund. The reason for the condition is :- To pevent pollution of the water environment.
7.There shall be no discharge of foul or contaminated drainage from the site into either groundwater or any surface waters, whether direct or via soakaways. The reason for the condition is :- To prevent pollution of the water environment.
8.NOTES - Please read the following notes carefully:- a) The applicant is reminded of the need to comply fully with the requirements contained in the Environment Agency's letter attached to the planning permission issued under Ref. No 06/96/0206/CU. b) The applicant is advised that there is a tunnel running from the application site to the power station site and care should be taken to ensure that no operations are carried out which might result in the collapse of the underground tunnel.
9.REASON FOR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION :- The proposal meets the requirements of Policy EMP28 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan with respect the provision of a temporary port related uses.