Importation and insertion of c.143,826 tonnes of uncontaminated soil at Muff, Nobber

Proposed development

The development will consist of the importation and insertion of c.143,826 tonnes of uncontaminated soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a six year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 7.34 hectares of agricultural lands where: •The further use of the soil and stone is certain and will be used to recontour and improve the agricultural lands; •The soil and stone can be used directly without further processing. •The soil and stone will be an integral part of a production process i.e. soil will be excavated, moved to facilitate site development in accordance with Article 27 by a material producer or with the expressed written consent of a material producer and will be notifiable to the EPA as a by - product prior to its use on lands. •The proposed further use of the soil and stone fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. On site equipment includes: •Existing site wheel wash; •Existing mobile portacabin welfare facilities; •Existing material inspection and quarantine area; There is no planned removal of hedge line vegetation on the perimeter of the site.

Planning status

Permission was granted on 27 Mar 2024. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 15 May 2029.

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