Clean Planet Energy Pyrolysis Plant, Sleaford
RDC supported Quanta EPC with planning advice and the preparation of a comprehensive Planning Statement for a new plastics-to-fuel pyrolysis facility at Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park to be operated by Clean Planet Energy. The project will divert up to 25,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste plastic from landfill or incineration each year, transforming it into Purified Pyrolysis Oil to supply the petrochemical industry and support the UK’s transition to a circular economy.
Our approach
Located on Plot 2 of the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, the proposed development includes a 4,933m2 processing building, pyrolysis oil storage tanks, a distillation package, ancillary plant such as a ground flare, and an 810m2 warehousing and office building. The scheme also incorporates upgraded access arrangements, internal circulation routes, parking areas and loading bays designed to accommodate HGV movements efficiently and safely.
The facility will operate 24 hours a day, utilising proven pyrolysis technology to break down end-of-life plastics into usable materials. More than 80% of hydrocarbon content is recovered through the process, producing hydrocarbon oil, gas and residue. Feedstock will be sourced locally from Materials Recovery Facilities, reducing transport impacts and supporting sustainable waste management.
RDC prepared the Planning Statement and coordinated technical assessments covering air quality, noise, transport, ecology and flood risk. The work demonstrated full compliance with the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan, the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. The project represents a significant environmental and economic opportunity, enabling the reuse of waste materials, supporting green jobs and contributing to broader climate and resource efficiency objectives.
For more information about the Sleaford facility, visit Clean Planet Energy’s FAQ page. Sleaford FAQ | Clean Planet Group
An innovative facility supporting the circular economy by transforming non-recyclable waste plastic into valuable low-carbon products.
