Sheffield Council Approves Beeley Wood Recycling Village Expansion

Sheffield City Council has approved the expansion of Beeley Wood Recycling Village in Middlewood, allowing for a new processing plant, increased operating hours, and a significant rise in the amount of incinerator bottom ash processed annually. The expansion will enlarge the site by 1.35 hectares and permit stockpiles to grow from eight to twelve meters high, with processing capacity increasing from 200,000 to 300,000 tonnes per year. Residents living nearby have strongly objected, citing concerns about noise, dust, environmental damage, increased traffic, and lack of consultation, with some worried about health impacts from airborne dust. Despite these objections, the development is expected to create a small number of new jobs and was supported by at least one local resident for its potential economic benefits. The approval was granted following a planning committee meeting amid ongoing local debate about the project's impact. The redevelopment will take place in two phases, including demolition of the existing plant after the new facility is built.