Further extension of existing sand pit for extraction

Why was this approved?

• Unique island source of specialist sand
• Minor discrepancies in worked areas accepted within red-line
• Improved restoration scheme required
• No highway or public objections
• Consultee advice on phasing and natural recolonisation
• Coastal dune habitat protection

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Decision & Reasoning

Conditions (4)

1. 1

   Time limit

   The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice

2. 2

   Approved drawings

   This approval relates to the extension of the sand pit as shown in drawing no.s 04/2053/01 and 04/2053/02 date stamped the 13th April 2004.

3. 3

   Landscaping and recolonisation scheme

   Prior to the commencement of any works associated with the extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 4 on drawing no. 04/2053/01, a scheme for landscaping and recolonisation of all areas of extraction, within the area defined by the red line on drawing no. 04/2053/01, with natural vegetation must be submitted to and agreed by the Planning Authority.

4. 4

   Implementation and maintenance of landscaping

   All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping and recolonisation must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the commencement of extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 4 on drawing no. 04/2053/01. Any vegetation which within a period of five years from the completion of extraction from the area hereby approved, as annotated 4 on drawing no. 04/2053/01, which dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar species.

Public Comments (2)