2360269

Permission for development within an application area of 6 Ha., which will consist of: Use of up to 190,000 tonnes of imported inert natural materials, principally excess soil, stones and/or broken rock to partially fill and restore a disturbed landform created by previous extraction of sand and gravel. The development will be completed within 9 years (which includes a restoration period of up to 2 years); Proposed infrastructure including, site office, staff welfare facilities, weighbridge, wheelwash, hardstand areas, waste inspection and quarantine facility and covered shed; Temporary stockpiling of topsoil and subsoil pending re-use as cover material for final restoration of the site; Restoration of the excavated landform (including placement of cover soils and seeding) to natural habitat and grazing. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report has been submitted with this application, at