Planning permission granted for new state-of-the-art recycling facility

Plans to develop a new state-of-the-art recycling operations depot in Ystrad Mynach have taken a major step forward, with planning permission now formally granted for the proposed facility at Dyffryn Business Park.

The development forms a key part of Caerphilly County Borough Council's ambitious Waste and Recycling Strategy and will support the implementation of Welsh Government's ‘blueprint’ collections.

The new facility will allow the Council to process all kerbside recycling materials locally and will replace the existing operations depot in Tir-y-berth, helping to deliver a cleaner, greener and more efficient service for residents.

The depot and recycling facility will not process any of the authority’s household residual (general) waste, with existing arrangements remaining unchanged.

The granting of planning permission marks a significant milestone for the project and allows the Council to progress to the next stages of development. The Council is currently undergoing a two-stage procurement process to select a contractor to deliver the scheme.

Councillor Jamie Pritchard, Leader of the Council said: "We are delighted that planning permission has now been granted for this important project. This achievement reflects the significant work undertaken by Council officers in partnership with organisations to address technical, environmental and infrastructure requirements. This investment will help transform the way we manage recycling in Caerphilly County Borough, allowing us to process materials locally, and provide a more effective and efficient service for our residents.”

The development is being part-funded by Welsh Government and represents a major step forward in future-proofing recycling services across the county borough. Further updates will be shared as the project progresses towards the construction phase.