Agenda item

It was noted that Members had visited the site during the previous month.

The Minerals Team Manager introduced the report and emphasised that planning permission was already in place and that this report was to review and determine the conditions only.

In response to Members’ queries the Minerals Team Manager stated that the site was monitored regularly, that the tree belt would be retained and the faces restored.  She also stated that there had been no mention of rare orchids in the extensive ecological report.

The recommendation as set out in the report and the conditions as set out in Annex 1 of the report were moved and seconded.  The motion was then voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the Review of Old Mineral Permission scheme at Old Moor Quarry be determined for the purposes of Paragraph 9 of Schedule 13 of the Environment Act 1995 and in line with the conditions set out in Annex 1 of the minutes.