A Restriction Order has been issued to prohibit access to and the bringing in of waste into a set area of land in Clenchwarton
Norwich Magistrates issued the Order (on 16 August 2022) prohibiting any person from accessing an area around 15 hectares off Clockcase Road, Clenchwarton, near King’s Lynn. It also prohibits the importation of waste onto the designated area.
Any breach will result in criminal sanctions. The Order will remain in force until 11.59pm on 15 February 2023, although this could be extended on further application.
The Restriction Order was issued following an application by the Environment Agency, under section 109D Environment Act 1995. When making the application, the Environment Agency considered the harm that the Clockcase Road waste activities could have on human health and the environment.
It follows the issuing of a Stop Notice by the Environment Agency to the owner of land at Kenfield Farm, Main Road, Clenchwarton in June (2022). They are also associated with the area of land at Clockcase Road. This required an immediate halt to the unauthorised deposit and burning of waste following a major fire at the Kenfield Farm site in May (2022).
Norfolk Fire and Rescue had raised concerns about the potential for more fires, given the prolonged dry weather.
Investigations into alleged waste activities at both sites are continuing.
Andrew Raine, Environment Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
The Environment Agency works closely with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and Norfolk Police on this unauthorised site.
Councillor Paul Kunes, Cabinet member for Environment and CO2 Reduction, said: