At the end of 2008 and in early 2009 we submitted two planning applications on behalf of Cumbria Waste Management Ltd for two developments at their Hespin Wood site. The first of these applications sought planning permission for a Materials Recovery Facility aimed at diverting waste away from the waste stream going for disposal by landfill by providing an opportunity for further sorting waste to remove recyclable materials. It was anticipated that this facility could process up to 40,000 tonnes per annum. The second application was for the relocation of the Secondary Aggregates Production Facility. The relocation of this facility is required to vacate the site for the development of one of a new Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant. The planning applications for both the Materials Recovery Facility and the Secondary Aggregates Production Facility were approved today.

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We are delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for the proposed 9 No. turbine development at Withernwick in the East Riding of Yorkshire following the recent Public Inquiry. It was a pleasure to assist EnergieKontor with both the Landscape and Visual Amenity and Planning evidence and be part of such a strong team effort at the Inquiry.

Withernwick Appeal Decision Letter

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At the end of 2008 we secured planning permissions for two extensions to Overby Quarry, operated by Thomas Armstrong Ltd, giving combined additional reserves of 4.5 million tonnes. The permissions were subject to conditions requiring the completion of off-site road works in advance of the commencement of sand extraction operations within these extension areas. In January this year we submitted two planning applications to allow the commencement of sand extraction operation in advance of completing all of the off-site road works. Those applications were approved today.

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Planning permission has been granted for the proposed Litter Cage and Temporary Transfer Station at the Distington Landfill Site in West Cumbria. The planning team at Stephenson Halliday Ltd worked closely with Cumbria Waste Management Ltd to develop an acceptable scheme. The facility will allow higher operating standards over the remaining life of the landfill and provide a temporary facility for waste transfer whilst a long term transfer facility is being developed. Stephenson Halliday Ltd is assisting CWM Ltd in its search for suitable sites for this facility.

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Stephenson Halliday is delighted to announce that the planning permissions for the lateral extensions to, and continued operation of, Overby Quarry have been issued today. These permissions secure the long term future of the quarry with permitted reserves of 4.5 million tonnes.

The planning and landscape teams at Stephenson Halliday have been working closely with our clients Thomas Armstrong (Aggregates) Ltd, Burnetts Solicitors and Cumbria County Council to expedite the completion of the legal agreements on which the issue of the permissions was dependant.

The legal agreements required the development of an innovative strategy for the long term management of six mineral sites owned by Thomas Armstrong to create a habitat network within West Cumbria. The strategy considers the restoration of the sites in a holistic manner, focusing upon enhancing the connectivity between habitats, increasing biodiversity and strengthening links to localised wildlife sites. Further habitat creation and improved land management form part of the network proposals which respond the Cumbria and UK Biodiversity Action Plans. The legal agreement also provides for road improvements on the route to Overby Quarry and the creation of additional footpaths in the surrounding area.

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Stephenson Halliday is currently developing an innovative strategy for the long term management of six mineral sites to create a habitat network within West Cumbria. The strategy considers the restoration of the sites in a holistic manner, focusing upon enhancing the connectivity between habitats, increasing biodiversity and strengthening links to localised wildlife sites. Further habitat creation and improved land management form part of the network proposals which respond the Cumbria and UK Biodiversity Action Plans.
When completed the habitat strategy will form part of a legal agreement between Cumbria County Council and Thomas Armstrong Ltd. The legal agreement also provides for road improvements on the route to Overby Quarry and additional footpaths in the surrounding area. The completion of the agreement will allow the planning permission for the extensions to the quarry to be issued. Two lateral extensions to the quarry have been approved which will secure the long term future for the quarry with combined permitted reserves of 4.5 million tonnes.

Labels: biodiversity, Biodiversity Action Plans, Cumbria County Council, habitat, Overby Quarry, planning permission, quarry, restoration, wildlife