2260051

•An overall application area of c. 58.7 hectares; •Phased extraction of sand and gravel (wet working) over an area of c. 51.3 hectares with processing that includes crushing, washing (closed water recycling system with associated silt storage lagoons), screening and all ancillary works and structures; •Site facilities consisting of aggregate processing plant, weighbridge office/toilet (21m²), welfare facility including canteen, cloakroom and toilets/showers (47.8m²), associated waste water treatment unit, bunded fuel storage, hydrocarbon interceptor, weighbridge, wheelwash, perimeter vegetation planting and fencing; •Access to the site will be via an existing agricultural entrance, upgraded to provide a new splayed entrance priority junction onto the R400 Regional Road; •Progressive restoration of the site to naturally regenerated wildlife habitat and a permanent water body; •The proposed extraction operational period is for 15 years plus 2 years to complete restoration (total duration sought 17 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application.