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the proposed works would consist of the following: - Importation and insertion of excavation spoil comprising natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone for the purposes of restoration of a previously extracted area to restore the site to a beneficial agricultural and ecological afteruse; - It is estimated that c. 130,000m3 (200,000 tonnes) of inert material will be imported to the site. It is considered that the site would be active for 3 to 5 years. The shortest period of infill of 3 years has been used to assess impacts in this EIAR.
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to serious traffic hazards arising from inadequate road infrastructure and information, and significant negative impacts on high-value biodiversity habitats and protected species.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in a serious traffic hazard due to inaccuracies in the road network data, lack of clarity regarding the entrance design, and unenforceable traffic management systems.
- The development would cause significant and irreversible loss of high-value biodiversity habitats, including sand-martin nesting areas, calcareous grasslands, and breeding sites for protected species like newts and frogs.
- The project fails to demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the lands required for proposed passing bays and does not align with County Development Plan objectives for the protection of ecosystems and sustainable development.