More time to object to toxic substances being stored in Castleton

Tetrosyl Warehouse, Royle Barn Road, Castleton

The representations period regarding Tetrosyl’s hazardous substances application for its warehouse on Royle Barn Road, Castleton, has been extended to Wednesday 19 April, after the application missed the deadline.

Tetrosyl, the largest manufacturer and supplier of car care products in Europe and the largest independent oil blender in the UK, has applied for consent to store hazardous substances under The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 and The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2015.

Some of Tetrosyl’s products are toxic and known or suspected carcinogenic for humans. They pose the danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. Prolonged contact may cause burns and may also cause severe internal injury, unconsciousness, blindness and possibly death.

Last week, Rochdale Online reported residents’ and councillors’ reactions to the prospect of such substances being stored in Castleton:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/108938/residents-and-councillors-react-with-horror-at-the-prospect-of-toxic-substances-being-stored-in-castleton

Tetrosyl issued a notice on 1 March, but the application was not received by Rochdale Borough Council, the decision-making body for the application (the local Hazardous Substances Authority), until Friday 24 March, two days after the deadline.

A second notice was issued on Wednesday 29 March, and a second 21-day comment period has been applied.

Members of the public may inspect a copy of the application at the site between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Anyone who wishes to make representations about the application should write to Rochdale Borough Council, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU by 19 April.