Clay pit wildlife haven plan
Published Date:
13 August 2008
A HEMINGBROUGH clay pit could be transformed into a four-hectare nature reserve once excavations are complete.
Land to the north east of the village will be quarried by Plasmor Ltd from October.
But now the firm has applied to vary planning consent conditions stating the site must be returned to agricultural use when work is finished in 15 to 20 years' time, and instead wants to turn it into an open access conservation area.
Managing director Julian Slater said: "The outline permission included lots of conditions, including returning the land to agricultural use.
"But as we worked with the county council, it became clear they would prefer a conservation area for the site. It evolved from there really."
If the change is granted, about a third of the land would be returned to agriculture and the rest would become a lake to prevent flooding, with areas of wetland for wildlife, including six ponds of various sizes. Fishing access would also be granted, with footpaths around selected areas.
The ambitious proposals are due to go before Selby District Council planning committee members on October 7.
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13 August 2008 2:23 PM
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