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Planning Application 2023/91280 relating to quarrying operations for the extraction of clay, shale and incidental coal and subsequent restoration by means of importation of inert wastes at Bromley Farm Quarry, Barnsley Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Farzana Tabasum, Planning Services

Approval delegated.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2023/91280 in respect of quarrying operations for the extraction of clay, shale and incidental coal, and subsequent restoration by means of importation of inert wastes at Bromley Farm Quarry, Barnsley Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Sheila Lock and Bill Shaw (objectors) and Mark Barratt (on behalf of the applicant).

RESOLVED -

That approval of the application and the issuing of the decision notice be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development in order to:

(a) complete the list of conditions including those contained within the report, as set out below:

Time limits/restrictions

1. Mineral extraction to cease and completion of site restoration by 31/03/2050, in accordance with an approved restoration scheme.
2. Prior cessation measures to deal with restoration and aftercare in the event that mineral extraction is abandoned/ceases.
3. Requirement to have all approved documents on site for the duration of operations for inspection.
4. Pre commencement condition requiring further details/surveys in relation to protected species.
5. Mitigative measures & recommendations as set out in the PEA to be adhered to, including the implementation and management of net gain on site.
6. Finer restoration details to accommodate additional tree/hedge planting along northern boundary and to achieve the BNG as proposed.
7. Levels to be achieved in accordance with submitted details prior to soft landscaping commencing internally within the site.
8. Restrict mineral extraction depths and extent of mineral workings, in accordance with submitted plans/details.
9. Tree root protection to protect Kirklees Wildlife Habitat Network.
10. A geophysical survey (sub surface archaeological investigations) is carried out to establish potential archaeological interest- details to be submitted to MPA.

Plans

11. Works to be carried out in accordance with approved details/plans.

Access and Vehicular Movements

12. Widening of shared access road before importation and exportation of any mineral from the site.
13. Gates to be set back 17m from junction with shared access road.
14. First 50m of new access road to be hard surfaced, details (to include drainage) to be submitted to and approved before mineral extraction commences.
15. HGVs site shall not exceed: Mon to Sat - 60 inward 60 outward.
16. HGVs to follow route as shown on HGV routing plan.
17. Prior to use of new access road details of wheel/bath to be submitted and approved in writing by MPA. The wheel bath shall be provided in the location approved before bringing into operation the new approved access road and thereafter be maintained in good operational condition and used for wheel cleaning for the lifetime of the permission.
18. HGV wheels and chassis to be cleaned before entering highway.
19. All loaded HGVs leaving the site to be sheeted.
20. Permanent closure of existing access from Cumberworth Lane, details of which shall need to be approved by MPA and implemented up on bringing into use the new access road.
21. Plan to be submitted showing parking provision for quarry associated vehicles/traffic within the application red line.
22. Access Management Plan.
23. The site operator shall at all times keep a record of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9