Environmental Statement Conclusion
13 CONCLUSION
It is recognised by Earystone Ltd that the proposed development requires to be designed in compliance with current planning and environmental guidelines. Due regard has been taken of these factors and measures devised to mitigate against any potential intrusion resulting from the proposal.
The method of working has been designed on engineering principles which shall enable safe working for site personnel while ensuring stability of the surrounding land.
No quarry development can be designed without adverse environmental impacts; however mitigation measures can negate many of these, lower the magnitude of others and reduce the probability of any significant impacts occurring. Due to the fact that the proposed extension is located within plantation immediately adjacent to the existing operational quarry, the development will be a continuation of existing impacts rather than an introduction of new or increased impacts.
The Environmental Statement concludes that, with the implementation of the proposed mitigation measures, no significant impacts shall arise from the development.
Positive impacts shall also accrue as the operational design shall facilitate an improved restoration of the entire quarry site.
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