CLARS has taken instruction from the Buckfastleigh Community Forum to object to plans to convert Whitecleve Quarry site to a site whereby waste from the Devonport Incinerator would be sent to be ‘processed’. There are significant disputes as to the level of toxicity of this waste and whether it is safe for such a processing facility to be put on a Site of Special Scientific Interest and within a mile of two primary schools and two villages.
The 2002 Review of Old Mineral Permissions (ROMP) state that this kind of activity may not be carried out at this site and that it is only to be used for mineral extraction. The change of use application would be contrary to this provision.
The group has instructed an expert in the field of environmental planning law. He is currently advising on the planning process for this activity while CLARS is focusing on the ROMP application with a view again to preparing judicial review proceedings.
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