Action Against Jameson Road Landfill in Fleetwood issues update ahead of crucial Transwaste permit appeal
‘We don't want Transwaste winning this appeal’
Pressure group Action Against Jameson Road Landfill are urging Fleetwood residents to make their views known ahead of a permit appeal by Transwaste.
The Environment Agency enforced a permit variation at the Jameson Road landfill restricting the site to accepting only inert waste - such as soil and bricks - that does not cause odours.
But Transwaste is appealing the decision to vary the permit that was issued on May 26 this year.
The appeal is due to be considered by the Planning Inspectorate which is independent of the Environment Agency. And as part of the process , the EA will provide its response to grounds raised by the operator.
Leading campaigner of the group, Jess Brown said: “I urge everyone to email the Planning Inspectorate with their views and concerns regarding Transwaste's appeal.
“As we don't want Transwaste winning this appeal!
“It’s all quiet at the moment but we know what we have been through for the last three years.
The deadline for the public is November 24. People can email their views to [email protected]
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The site has been the source of persistent odour complaints for three years.
Residents have reported rotten-egg and sulphur smells, alongside concerns about their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
The Environment Agency has taken enforcement action, including suspending waste acceptance in 2024, issuing further notices and tightening the site's environmental permit in 2026 to restrict incoming waste to inert materials.
Transwaste has undertaken remedial works, including landfill gas extraction improvements and permanent capping of Cell 6, completed in 2026.
Although the Environment Agency has reported a reduction in complaints following these works, concerns remain about long-term gas emissions and the effectiveness of ongoing controls.
A public-health assessment acknowledged significant impacts on residents' wellbeing, despite pollutant levels remaining below thresholds associated with serious toxicological harm.
Wyre Council has also served an abatement notice, which Transwaste has appealed. Monitoring, enforcement and legal proceedings remain ongoing.