Office Use Only Monitoring of Mineral and Landfill Planning Permissions Report for Trevillett Quarry Trevillett Tintagel Cornwall PL34 0HL On 17 March 2011

Report Summary No. of Conditions Development was not considered to be compliant with the condition at the time of the site monitoring visit. Furthermore it is considered that there is an urgent need to remedy this breach due to the potential risk and/or consequences to the environment or amenity. It is therefore concluded that steps should be undertaken without further delay to remedy this breach. Appropriate enforcement action is likely to be expedient should non-compliance with this condition continue.

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1Development was not considered to be compliant with the condition at the time of the site monitoring visit and/or there are outstanding matters which remain to be resolved at this time by the operator or this Authority. Any continued non-compliance or breach of this condition may result in the instigation of enforcement action.

Development was considered to be compliant with the relevant planning condition at the time of the site monitoring visit although some minor works may be required. 28

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1. Introduction This report is a document produced by Cornwall Council’s Natural Resources Team. It relates to a site visit to monitor compliance with a planning permission and legal agreement for a minerals / waste site under relevant requirements of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 20041. Disclaimer It should be noted that apparent compliance with any condition at the time of a site monitoring visit by this Authority does not preclude the Authority from instigating enforcement action where any activity being undertaken is subsequently considered to be in breach of a condition or presents a risk of damage or disturbance to the environment or amenity. Any additional site monitoring visit required as a result of non-compliance with a planning condition may result in an additional site monitoring fee being levied. Traffic Lights For ease of reference the Authority has adopted a ‘traffic light’ system to illustrate the level of compliance with each requisite planning condition. The colour coding is based on the following criteria;

Green development was considered to be compliant with the relevant planning condition at the time of the site monitoring visit although some minor works may be required.

Amber development was not considered to be compliant with the condition at the time of the site monitoring visit and/or there are outstanding matters which remain to be resolved at this time by the operator or this Authority. Any continued non-compliance or breach of this condition may result in the instigation of enforcement action.

Red development was not considered to be compliant with the condition at the time of the site monitoring visit. Furthermore it is considered that there is an urgent need to remedy this breach due to the potential risk and/or consequences to the environment or amenity. It is therefore concluded that steps should be undertaken without further delay to remedy this breach. Appropriate enforcement action is likely to be expedient should non-compliance with this condition continue.

1The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 came into force on 6th April 2006. These Regulations are made under Section 303 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 53 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

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2. Details of Site Monitoring Visit Site Name and Address: Trevillett Quarry, Trevillett, Tintagel Planning Permission(s): 97/1289 (NC 62.Env) Review of mineral planning permission.

Approved on 20th May 1999

Please note that the Chemical works to the west of the quarry falls within the red line planning boundary but its operations are totally unrelated to the quarry itself. Therefore it is not considered necessary to visit this area during the monitoring visit.

Legal Agreement(s): None

Operator: Mill Hill Quarries Ltd

Site Status: Active – Announced Visit

Type of Visit: Chargeable Visit

Visiting Officer/s: Miss Stephanie Bowkett

Date of Visit: 17 March 2011

Time on Site: 10:30 hours

Time off Site: 12:30 hours

Attendees: Amanda Hopkins (Managing Director) - Mill Hill Quarries Ltd

John Ferrett (Quarry Manager) - Mill Hill Quarries Ltd

Stephanie Bowkett - Cornwall Council

Weather: Sunny Overcast Dry

Ground Conditions: Damp

Report Author: Stephanie Bowkett, Natural Resources, Cornwall Council

3. Compliance with Planning Conditions NR/97/00010/ROMPS - Decision Notice: 97/1289 (NC 62.Env) dated 20th May 1999

Condition Number and Description Condition 1. Time Limit

This permission shall not be valid after 21 February 2042. Unless further planning permission has been granted for a continuation of operations beyond this period, all the operations and uses hereby granted shall be discontinued on or before this date, all plant, machinery and buildings no longer required shall be removed and the site restored in accordance with the further conditions below. The provisions of this condition shall not require the removal of the quarry office (identified on Figures 2R and 2AR) which is of historic interest. Notes Following Visit This condition identifies that this permission is valid until 21 February 2042. Notwithstanding this however, the conditions on this permission are subject to a periodic review every fifteen years as a ‘Review of the Mineral Planning Permission’ under the Environment Act 1995 Section 96. The review on this permission is due by 20 May 2014 and the operator will be reminded by the Mineral Planning Authority of the need for the submission of a planning application in the run up to the submission deadline.

Condition Number and Description Condition 2. Extent and Nature of Permission

These conditions relate to a permission (decision number 1282/E) for the winning and working of slate and the depositing of associated quarry waste, identified by the black line in Figure 7. Notes Following Visit The operation is contained within the permitted boundary although at this time all operations are contained to the north side of the public highway which runs through the middle of the permission area and to the west of the internal access road. Photograph looking southwards showing the extent of the quarry void

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Condition Number and Description Condition 3. Development in Accordance with Approved Plans

Except where required to comply with other conditions on this planning permission, no development shall be carried out other than in strict accordance with the approved plans (Plans 2, 3R, 4, 5R, 6 and Figures 2R (or 2AR), 5R, 7 and 8). The operators shall notify the MPA should working scheme Figure 2AR replace the current working scheme Figure 2R. Notes Following Visit

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Developments were in accordance with the approved plans. The operator notified the Mineral Planning Authority that the working scheme Figure 2AR had replaced the working scheme Figure 2R by letter dated 02 February 2000. The Mineral Planning Authority confirmed the notification by letter dated 07 February 2000. Extraction continues south easterly towards the access road with continued backfilling of the quarry void. Off cuts are being disposed of in the tipping area. Photograph looking south easterly across the quarry void Photograph looking eastwards across the quarry void towards the chemical works

Photograph looking northwards across the quarry void towards the processing and stockpile area Condition Number and Description Condition 4. Phasing of Working

No winning and working of minerals or the depositing of mineral waste shall take place outside the working scheme area identified in Figures 2R and 2AR except in accordance with details (relating to extraction, the deposit of mineral waste, access, ancillary development, landscaping, restoration and aftercare) which shall be submitted to and approved by the Mineral Planning Authority and subject to conditions controlling such operations. Notes Following Visit The terms of Condition 4 restricts any winning and working of minerals outside the approved working scheme, which as identified in Condition 3 is shown on Figure 2AR. Extraction and tipping areas at the time of the visit were contained within the approved working scheme identified on Figure 2AR. During the visit the operator indicated that they would like to re-route the internal access road that connects the public highway to the quarry so that it bears in a north easterly direction across the adjacent field. The relocation of the road would free up mineral reserves in the south eastern corner of the quarry which is currently restricted by the road above. The relocation is not thought to change the access layout onto the public highway. The proposed access road may stray outside the current ‘Boundary of Working Scheme Area’ demarked by the red dotted line on Figure 2AR, although it would remain within the overall red line planning boundary as shown on approved Figure 7. In addition should the operator wish to quarry further eastwards then it is thought that this area may fall outside the ‘approved quarrying area’ shaded pink on Figure 2AR. The clause within condition 4 beginning ‘except in accordance with details’ which shall be submitted to and approved by the Mineral Planning Authority’’ provides some flexibility to revise the approved scheme and at this stage it is thought that the proposed changes could be approved via an exchange of written correspondence. To ensure the appropriate planning cover is in place prior to the commencement of any proposed changes the Mineral Planning Authority recommends that the operator submit details of the proposal to twarne@cornwall.gov.uk for consideration of approval. The Mineral Planning Authority has provided an outline of what these details should include in an email sent following the visit dated 22nd March 2011.

Access road

Photograph showing the south eastern of the quarry working up towards the access road

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Photograph showing the field to the east of the existing access track where the operator would like to re-locate the access track in a more north easterly position

Photograph looking southwards up the existing access track showing some of the trees which may need to be felled on the left hand side if the track is re-located

Condition Number and Description Condition 5. Access and Highway Matters

No other accesses than those identified in Plan 3R shall be used by loaded lorries leaving the site, unless otherwise agreed with the MPA in writing. Notes Following Visit Two access points are identified on plan 3R, although the only access in use is the one passing Trevillett Barn. The access point near the chemical works is no longer accessible due to the development of the quarry void but the operators reserve the right to reuse this access in the future.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 6. Access and Highway Maintenance

Until completion of the restoration and aftercare of the site, the surfacing of the site access identified in Plan 2 and associated drainage shall be maintained in a good state of repair with the access free of pot holes, mud and other debris and the drainage capable of preventing slurry and mud from the permitted area flowing onto the public highway, using best practicable means. Notes Following Visit No complaints about the condition of the public highway have been received by the Mineral Planning Authority. The access road approaching the public highway is very steep and so any materials capable of being transferred onto the most are most likely to flow back down the access road rather than onto the public highway.

Photograph showing the quarry access road approaching the public highway

Photograph showing the condition of the public highway

Condition Number and Description Condition 7. Access and Highway Matters

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All lorries leaving the site carrying quarried material whose individual pieces are smaller that 75mm shall be sheeted. Notes Following Visit

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The majority of lorries leaving the site carry materials greater than 75mm but all other lorries leaving the site with materials below 75mm are sheeted.

Condition Number and Description Condition 8. Hours of Operation

Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA, no operations authorised or required under this permission, other than water pumping, essential maintenance to plant, machinery and building, and emergency procedures to maintain safe quarry working, shall be carried out on the site other than between 07.00 and 1800 hours Monday to Fridays; and between 07.00 and 13.00 hours on Saturdays There shall be no working on Sundays, Bank Holiday, or National Holidays unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Mineral Planning Authority. Within these limits, blasting shall only take place between 08.00 and 16.30 hours on Mondays to Fridays and between 10.00 and 12.00 hours on Saturdays.

Notes Following Visit The Mineral Planning Authority has not received any complaints relating to hours of working or times of blasting. A sign is located at the entrance gates warning of the blasting times at the site.

Condition Number and Description Condition 9. Noise, Blast Vibration and Dust (General)

All practicable means shall be employed by the operators for preventing or minimising the emission of dust, smoke or fumes and the creation of noise and vibration during the approved use of site. The work 'practicable' and the phrase 'practicable means' in these conditions shall have the meaning assigned to them in Section 79 (9) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 as defined overleaf. Vehicles, plant and machinery operated within the site shall be maintained and fitted with silencers in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications at all times. Notes Following Visit There are no complaints on file regarding dust, smoke, fumes, noise or vibration. A tractor and water bowser is available at the site for dust suppression of the haul roads and surfaces. The saws are water fed and the roof slates are split by hand which reduces the potential for dust emission. All vehicles, plant and machinery operated within the site have been fitted with silencers in accordance with the manufacturer's specification.

Photograph showing the water fed saws and the roof slates being split by hand

Condition Number and Description Condition 10. Noise (Specific)

During the working hours specified in Condition 8 the noise levels arising from the operation of plant, equipment and winning and working operations shall not exceed 55dB (A) Leq (1 hour) as measured at any occupied dwelling (freefield), except as provided for hydraulic breaking and mechanical screening which shall be subject to the following conditions; (a) The hydraulic breaker shall only be operated within the working scheme area between 09.00 hours and 12.30 hours and between 13.00 hours and 15.00 hours, Mondays to Friday, and at no time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday or National Holiday, unless operated below 170m AOD or below 190m AOD as provided for on Figure 8, or unless otherwise agreed by the MPA in writing. (b) The hydraulic breaker shall be operated only within the area defined on Figure 8. (c) Unless undertaken from the base of the main quarry void, mechanical screening shall not take place unless enclosed in an acoustic bund, which shall be erected and maintained in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the MPA (as part of the landscaping scheme required by Condition 25b) (d) Mechanical screening shall be restricted to slate excavated from within the permission area only and between 09.00 hours and 17.00 hours only and not at all on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank or National Holidays, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA.

Notes Following Visit (a) The Minerals Planning Authority has not received any complaints regarding the times of

the use of the hydraulic breaker and the operator is aware of its permitted working hours. (b) The breaker was not in use at the time of the visit. (c) The stone is sorted by hand from a conveyor belt located within the extraction area. (d) No complaints received and no issues identified during the visit.

Photograph showing the stone is sorted by hand from the conveyor belt

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Condition Number and Description Condition 11. Noise Complaints

Where the MPA notifies the operator that is has received a complaint (or complaints) about noise, which is attributable to operations within the site, the operator shall be required to undertake self monitoring of noise levels and operations to demonstrate compliance with Condition 10 in accordance with a scheme to be approved in writing by the MPA Notes Following Visit There are no noise complaints on record. Should the Mineral Planning Authority receive a noise complaint then the operator will be required to submit a noise monitoring scheme to the Mineral Planning Authority.

Condition Number and Description Condition 12. Dust (Specific)

a) Dust blow resulting from the operations hereby permitted shall be suppressed by water sprays (or by more practical means if they become available). b) Drilling rigs shall be fitted with up-to-date dust control measures. Notes Following Visit (a) A tractor and bowser is available on site and the saws in the saw workshops are suppressed with water sprays. No dust blow was witnessed at the time of the visit. (b) No drilling rigs are used at the site.

Condition Number and Description Condition 13. Blast Vibration (Specific)

Ground vibration from blasting shall not exceed a peak particle velocity of 8.5 mm/second at or near the foundations of any residential building or other vibration sensitive building not owned by the operator in the vicinity of the site (the measurement to be the maximum of three mutually perpendicular directions taken at the ground surface). Any secondary blasting shall take place only within the quarry void, within the blasting hours specified in Condition 8, with the exception of Saturdays when secondary blasting shall not occur. There shall be no use of non explosive gas expansion rock breaking techniques except with the prior written agreement. Where the MPA notified the operator that it has received a complaint (or complaints) about blast vibration, which is attributable to operations within the site, the operator shall be required to self monitor blast vibration levels in accordance with a scheme to be approved in writing by the MPA to demonstrate compliance with this condition. Notes Following Visit A sign is located at the main entrance warning of possible blasts between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The nearest building to the quarry is the neighbouring chemical plant which is notified prior to each blast. The Mineral Planning Authority has not received any blasting complaints. As letter dated 5th June 2009 the Mineral Planning Authority agreed the use of pyrotechnic breaker capsules (PBC).

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Condition Number and Description Condition 14. Water Interests/Drainage Matters

Any fuel, oil, lubricant and other potential pollutants shall be stored in suitable tanks and containers which shall be housed in an area surrounded by bund walls of sufficient height and constructed so as to contain 110% of the total contents of all containers and associated pipework. The floor and wall of the bunded area shall be impervious to both water and oil and shall be maintained free of water. Notes Following Visit Fuels are contained within a suitable bunded tank.

Photograph showing the fuel storage facilities

Condition Number and Description Condition 15. Water Interests and Drainage Matters

No watercourse within the site shall be altered except in accordance with details which have been submitted to and approved by the MPA in consultation with the Environment Agency and English Nature. Notes Following Visit An approved pipe run was installed along the main access road as shown on Plan 6. The pipe connects the upper drain near the main entrance to the lower trench allowing some removal of surface water from the public highway. A stream runs along the bottom of the site. No watercourses had been altered at the time of the visit.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 16. Water Interests and Drainage Matters

All water used in processing or dust control or which runs off stripped or disturbed areas including quarry tracks shall not be allowed to discharge outside the boundary of the planning permission without prior treatment in settlement lagoons. The design of any additional lagoons to those shown on Plan 6 required for the purpose shall be agreed in writing with the Environment Agency and a copy of the agreement sent to the MPA. Notes Following Visit Two settlement lagoons are maintained by the operators and are desilted approximately once a month.

Photograph showing the lagoon on the east of the site

Photograph showing the lagoon near the saw workshops

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Condition Number and Description Condition 17. Water Interests and Drainage Matters

There shall be no dewatering of the quarry below 130m AOD unless the operators submit to and have approved by the MPA, in consultation with the Environment Agency and English Nature, a scheme which provides for the protection of adjacent water interests. Notes Following Visit The quarry is not dewatered.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 18. Plant and Machinery

Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 19 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 or any Order amending, replacing or enacting that Order, no additional fixed plant or machinery, building, structure and erection or haul routes (as identified on Plan 3R) shall be erected, extended, installed or replaced at the site without the prior approval in writing of the MPA. Notes Following Visit No additional buildings or machinery have been erected although as outlined in Condition 4 the operator is considering re-routing the access road. In accordance with this condition the operator would need to seek prior approval from the Mineral Planning Authority before implementing such changes. The operator has also previously inquired about the use of temporary processing plant at the site. Should they wish to proceed with this then details should be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority prior to commencement.

Condition Number and Description Condition 19. Plant and Machinery Lighting

All lights and floodlights shall be screened so as not to cause a nuisance or annoyance to any occupied dwelling overlooking the site. Notes Following Visit Two external lights are fitted at the site, one near the back shed and one outside the office. The lights are not left on overnight and are only in operation when needed. There are no current complaints regarding light pollution on file and there was no indication from the operator that the situation in respect of lighting has changed.

Condition Number and Description Condition 20. Stockpiling

Except within the confines of the quarry void, there shall be no stockpiling of any material, either for sale or waste rock on the undisturbed or restored portions of the site outside the areas coloured grey, brown and yellow on Figure 2R and Figure 2AR, unless otherwise agreed by the MPA in writing. Notes Following Visit All stockpiles are within the permitted areas identified on Figure 2AR. Quarry waste is used to backfill the quarry void and off cuts are placed within the grey area identified on Figure 2AR.

Photograph showing the processing, storage and display area

Photograph showing the processing, storage and display area

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Condition Number and Description Condition 21. Stockpiling Height

The height of stockpiling within the storage/display area colour yellow on Figure 2 and Figure 2A shall be restricted to 4m above ground level. Notes Following Visit

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All stock within this area is stored in crates/pallets at low level.

Condition Number and Description Condition 22. Historic Environment

The site office and adjacent ancillary buildings shall not be removed or altered until such time as the operator has provided a photographic record of these buildings (identified on Figure 2R and Figure 2AR), in accordance with a specification to be approved by the MPA. Notes Following Visit No buildings have been removed or altered.

Photograph showing the site office and ancillary buildings

Condition Number and Description Condition 23. Landscaping

The existing trees, bushes and hedgerows within the site, within the control of the operator, shall be retained and shall not be felled, lopped or topped or removed in any area outside of the current or succeeding phase of mineral working or tipping without the prior written consent of the MPA. Any such vegetation removed without consent, dying, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased as a result of operations permitted at is site shall be replaced with tree, bushed or hedgerow plants of similar sizes and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA in the planting season immediately following any such occurrences. Notes Following Visit No removal of any trees, bushes or hedgerows had taken place as far as I could tell from the site visit. The operator indicated that some trees may need to be felled to accommodate the proposed relocation of the access road. Should this be the case then in accordance with this condition the operator would need to seek prior approval from the Mineral Planning Authority prior to

commencement. Condition Number and Description Condition 24. Landscaping Timescale

Within 3 months of this date, or such other time as may be agreed in writing with the MPA, the operators shall submit the following additional detailed schemes relating to those shown on Plan 5R, for the approval of the MPA in consultation with English Nature. Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA, the schemes shall be implemented within one year of approval.

a) A detailed planting scheme for the outer face of the lower tip slopes to the north of the diverted public footpath;

b) A detailed scheme for profiling, surface treatment and planting of the proposed western bund and the northern slope coloured purple on Plan 5R

c) A detailed scheme for the surface treatment and planting of the outer face of the north eastern stockpiling area.

Notes Following Visit (a) A scheme for this area otherwise known as Area A was submitted and approved as letter dated 26th June 2001. The planting scheme required the planting of willow, ash and sessile oak although pines were planted some time ago. The vegetation and planting is now well established and it would be more detrimental to revisit this area at this later stage.

Photograph showing Area A

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(b) A scheme for this area otherwise known as Area B was submitted and approved as letter dated 26th June 2001. This area was profiled some time ago although in previous visits it was noted that limited landscaping had taken place. Between 2009 and 2010 some soil was dusted over the surface to smooth over the contours of the surface, although it was not 200mm in depth and is generally not considered soil rich as required by the approved scheme. More recently the first lift was grass seeded although most probably due to the lack of soil the uptake appears limited and the outer slope still display larger pieces of slate. Due to the nature of the operations at the site there has been little need to disturb fresh ground and as such the availability of soil on site has remained limited. However the proposed changes to the location of the access road may provide a source of soil and the Mineral Planning Authority recommends that any soil which may arise from the proposed changes or from any other ground disturbance at the site should where possible be firstly deployed to the bare outer slopes of the first lift which can be seen from the public footpath, and then added to the outer slopes of the second lift where it hasn’t already been done so.

Photograph showing the planting on the northern Photograph showing the western edge side of the first left facing the public footpath of first lift which has naturally revegeted whilst the surface remains relatively bare According to the C-C Sections on Drawing BS1759//3/24B/1 Rev A, a protective bund should have been constructed along the foot of the tip profile adjacent to the footpath and then planted with trees. This doesn’t seem to have been constructed and given that 10 years has passed since the scheme was approved, the lack of its presence does not seemed to have caused any known problems. Instead in the early part of 2010 the operator planted some trees on the slopes of the first lift and the initial uptake appears relatively high. However in addition to those species already planted the operator had not included oak saplings as initially required by the approved scheme and has agreed to plant some in the next available planting season, the details of which are outlined in the next paragraph. The approved scheme requires the berm of each lift to be planted with trees following completion of the first rise of the second lift as shown on C-C Sections on Drawing BS1759//3/24B/1 Rev A. The operator is unable to plant the berm at this time as it provides access for maintenance purposes and for the further landscaping required in this Area. In the meantime the operator has agreed to plant the outstanding oak saplings described above along the edge of the berm to offer some visual screening. This should be undertaken in the first available tree planting season (September to April period). The western half of the second lift has been dressed with soil and the surface coverage is good whilst the eastern half remains as bare slate. Therefore the Mineral Planning Authority recommends that when they have finished adding soil to the bare patches of the first lift seen from the public footpath then any further spare soil should be added to the eastern half of the second lift. The approved scheme requires the outer slopes of the waste tip to be grass seeded before not more than 100m length of a single rise is left uncovered at any one time. Therefore when the eastern side of the first rise is cloaked in soil the first rise should be grass seeded in the first April to September period following completion of dressing the planting medium.

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The operator should continue to improve the landscaping provisions for Area B and for the avoidance of doubt the Mineral Planning Authority advises that the operator should implement the following:

ACTION OPERATOR (1) Any soil resulting from the proposed access changes or from any other ground disturbance at the site should where possible be firstly deployed to the bare outer slopes of the first lift which can be seen from the public footpath, as discussed during the site visit.

Photograph showing the bare areas on the first lift seen from the public footpath (2) After that any further spare soil should continue to be added to the second lift (the outer edge above the access track). The western side has already been dressed with soil materials whilst the eastern half remains bare slate.

Photograph showing the outer edge of the second lift above the access track/berm. The surface on the western half has been cloaked with soil where as the eastern half remains bare. (3) The approved scheme requires the outer slopes of the waste tip to be grass seeded before not more than 100m length of a single rise is left uncovered at any one time. Therefore when the eastern side of the first rise of the second lift is cloaked in soil its whole length should be grass seeded in the

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first April to September period following completion of dressing the planting medium.

Photograph looking along the whole length of the first rise of the second lift (the western half has been cloaked with the soil whereas the eastern half remains bare) (4) The operator should plant the outstanding oak saplings along the outer edge of the berm/access track of the first lift to offer some visual screening. This should be undertaken in the first available tree planting season (September to April period).

Photograph showing the first berm/access track. The operator should plant the oak saplings along the outer edge facing the public highway c) A scheme for this area otherwise known as Area C was submitted and approved as letter dated 26th June 2001. No tipping has taken place in Area C for some time. The outer slope is quite steep and appears to exceed the approved gradients in the landscape scheme. However the area has been in situ for many years and is now covered with well established vegetation and the removal of

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which may result in a greater visual disturbance.

Photograph showing Area C

Condition Number and Description Condition 25. Landscaping Operations

Within 3 months of this date, or such other time as may be agreed in writing with the MPA, the operators shall submit to the MPA for approval and subsequent implementation a landscaping scheme (including surface treatment, planting and programme of implementation) for:- a) the upper surface of the waste tip area; b) a permanent outer edge to the western side of the slate stockpiling area coloured blue on Plan 4.

Notes Following Visit Scheme for parts (a) and (b) above were submitted and approved as letter dated 26/06/2001 but are not required to be implemented until the quarry ceases operating. In the meantime and as there has been a recent need to remove soils near the extraction area the operator has added some soils to the outer sides of the northern waste tips as well as Area B. Should the operator wish to continue with this then it should be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme for this area titles ‘Condition 25 Landscaping Schemes’ dated 26th June 2001.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 26. Restoration, Aftercare and Afteruse

There shall be no importation of waste or materials for recycling to the site without the granting or further planning permission. Notes Following Visit No waste materials have been imported to the site.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 27. Restoration, Aftercare and Afteruse

In advanced of operations in any approved area, all available top soil and subsoil shall be separately stripped whilst in a dry condition and either: a) stockpiled in a area to be approved by the MPA for later use; or b) transferred directly to areas prepared for source treatment. On reinstatement the subsoil shall be replaced first and shall be loosened by cultivation across the contours, prior to spreading of the topsoil, in a dry ground conditions. Notes Following Visit There are limited sources of topsoil or subsoil on site but when further material becomes available it is taken should be taken to landscaping Area B scheme for providing surface treatment in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme as outlined in condition 24 of this report.

Condition Number and Description Condition 28. Restoration, Aftercare and Afteruse

Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA, on completion of quarrying activities the site shall be restored for amenity (nature conservation) purposes in accordance with a restoration and aftercare scheme which shall be submitted to the MPA for approval not later than 1 January 2020. Notes Following Visit The restoration and aftercare scheme had not been submitted at the time of the visit and this is required for submission by the 1st January 2020.

Condition Number and Description Condition 29. Restoration, Aftercare and Afteruse

In the event of a cessation of winning and working of minerals prior to the completion of the approved working scheme, which in the opinion of the MPA constitutes a permanent cessation within the terms of Paragraph 3 of Schedule 9 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, a revised scheme to include details of restoration and aftercare, shall be submitted in writing for approval to the MPA, within the 12 months of the cessation of winning and working. The approved revised scheme shall be fully implemented within 2 years of the written approval unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA. Notes Following Visit The site remains operational so this condition is non applicable at this stage.

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4. Legal Agreements None 5. Comments None 6. Noise Monitoring Results None 7. Blast Monitoring Results None 8. Dust Monitoring Results None 9. Other Matters None 10. Issues to be Addressed Issues to be addressed by Operator NR/97/00010/ROMPS - Decision Notice: 97/1289 (NC 62.Env) dated 20th May 1999 Condition 24: The operator should continue to improve the landscaping provisions for Area B and for the avoidance of doubt the Mineral Planning Authority advises that the operator should implement the following: (1) Any soil resulting from the proposed access changes or from any other ground disturbance at the site should where possible be firstly deployed to the bare outer slopes of the first lift which can be seen from the public footpath, as discussed during the site visit. (2) After that any further spare soil should continue to be added to the second lift (the outer edge above the access track). The western side has already been dressed with soil materials whilst the eastern half remains bare slate. The operator should continue to improve the landscaping provisions for Area B and for the avoidance of doubt the Mineral Planning Authority advises that the operator should implement the following: (3) The approved scheme requires the outer slopes of the waste tip to be grass seeded before not more than 100m length of a single rise is left uncovered at any one time. Therefore when the eastern side of the first rise of the second lift is cloaked in soil its whole length should be grass seeded in the first April to September period following completion of dressing the planting medium. (4) The operator should plant the outstanding oak saplings along the outer edge of the berm/access track of the first lift to offer some visual screening. This should be undertaken in the first available tree planting season (September to April period).

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11. Summary Trevillett Quarry located near Tintagel extracts stone from the Upper Delabole Slate, Upper Devonian Beds (as defined in 'Memoirs of the Geological Survey of Great Britain 1973' ).

The site is governed by 97/1289 (NC 62.Env) review of mineral planning permission dated 20th May 1999. Extraction continues in a south easterly direction towards the internal access road. Waste continues to be tipped within the quarry void and off cuts are placed in the stockpiling area in the north of the site. The site continues to operate well with no complaints from the surrounding properties or wider community. However the operator needs to concentrate on the only outstanding planning matter at this stage which is the landscaping works required in accordance with condition 24.