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Office Use Only Monitoring of Mineral and Landfill Planning Permissions

Report for Operational Area 32 - Wheal Rashleigh Prideaux Road St

Blazey On 23rd July 2010

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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0Development 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.

25 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.

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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 2004. 1 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 i by Section 53 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

nto force on 6th April 2006. These Regulations are made under Section 303 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended

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2. Details of Site Monitoring Visit

Site Name and Address: Wheal Rashleigh Operational Area 32, Prideaux Road, St Blazey Cornwall

Planning Permission(s): 97/00965 Review of Mineral Planning Permissions. Approved on 10/02/1998 26974/C Operations in connection with the winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals -

Approved on 29/03/1965

26975/C Operations in connection with the winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals. -

Approved on 29/03/1965

Plant Index: The following permissions are known to exist but it was not considered necessary to include them in this monitoring visit for the reasons set out below: Legal Agreement(s): None Operator: Roche Angling Club own the former Wheal Rashleigh China Clay

Works and numerous private individuals own the remaining areas of

the operational area

Application Number

Decision Number and Date

Development Known Status

C/SAU/50/2431 2075/C 08/06/1950

Removing sand for making concrete blocks

Development ceased. 1 condition. Land now owned by Roche Angling Club.

C/SAU/52/4251 3607/C 01/09/1952

Use for working, washing & grading sand

Development ceased. Unconditional permission. Land now owned by Roche Angling Club.

C/SAU/54/5727 5134/C 22/03/1954

Use of land for tipping

Development ceased. 1 condition

C/SFB/73/50374 57756/C 09/11/1973

Change of use of disused clay dry to woodworking shop

Permission expired 31/10/1976 and falls outside Operational Area boundary

C/SFB/74/52486 59339/C 25/02/1974

Erection of workshop, store & office

Permission expired 31/01/1979 and falls outside Operational Area boundary

CC/R/77/0516 N/A Re-start using building for clay production

Application withdrawn

Site Status: Inactive Type of Visit: Non chargeable visit - unannounced Visiting Officer/s: Stephanie Bowkett Date of Visit: 18th June 2010. Time on Site: 9.00 hours Time off Site: 11.00 hours Attendees: None Weather: Sunny Hot Dry Ground Conditions: Dry Report Author: Stephanie Bowkett, Natural Resources, Cornwall Council Please note that as the land within the operational area is owned by private individuals for the purposes of this visit access was restricted to public areas and public footpaths.

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3. Compliance with Planning Conditions NR/08/00465/P_ROMP – Review of Mineral Planning Permissions - Decision Notice 97/00965 dated 10/02/1998

Condition Number and Description Condition 1. Time Limits

Except where it is provided otherwise in the conditions of the original permission, the Mining Operations to which these permissions relate shall cease after 21st February 2042 unless planning permission is granted for the continuation of operations beyond that date. Unless further permission has been granted for a continuation of operations beyond this period the site shall be reclaimed in accordance with the Restoration Conditions and Aftercare Conditions approved for the Operational Areas by 21st February 2047. Notes Following Visit This condition identifies that the permission will expire on 21st February 2042. The permission however is also due a fifteen year review under the Environment Act by 10th February 2013.

Condition Number and Description Condition 2. The Extent of the Permissions

The development to which these Permissions relate shall be limited to the areas shown on the approved plan (the application Plan Drawing No. G/4/1/102) (the site). Notes Following Visit The former pits and tipping areas of Wheal Rashleigh China Clay Works are now privately owned by Roche Angling Club. The former pits are now flooded and can only be accessed by club angling members for course fishing. The entrance gates were fenced off with barbed wire so no access is available to the general public although the flooded pits could be seen through the vegetation from the public highway. The remaining land within the Operational Area comprised of agricultural fields, private dwellings and small holdings.

Photographs showing the entrance area to ‘Wheal Rashleigh China Clay Works’ now owned by Roche Angling Club

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Photographs showing the flooded pits taken from the public highway

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Photographs showing some of the privately own land within the operational area

Condition Number and Description Condition 3. Nature of Development

The development to which these Permissions relate shall comprise the winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals, the deposit of mineral waste and operations ancillary to mining (the Mining Operations) as specified in the original permissions. Notes Following Visit The site is classified as a `Long Term Working Area¿ in Schedule B of this decision notice. This schedule represents areas where it was not anticipated that mining operations would take place within fifteen years of the date of this decision notice (10th February 1998). At the time of this visit little if any of the operational area is owned by the Industry, the site remains unoperational, no mineral activities have been carried out at the site for some time and no mineral activities are anticipated to commence in the foreseeable future.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 4. Working Programme

The Mining Operations and the Restoration and Aftercare of the site shall be carried out in accordance with any existing conditions imposed upon the original planning permissions in addition to the supplementary conditions of this determination until such time as Schemes of Working, Site Access and Conditions have been approved by the MPA for the Operational Areas and the LongTerm Working Areas, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MPA. The working programme for the Operational Areas may be comprised in a series of phases of not less than seven years. A Scheme of Working, Site Accesses and Conditions for each area shall be submitted for approval to the MPA in accordance with Conditions 5(a), (b) and (c). Following the approval by the MPA of a Scheme of Working, Site Access, and Conditions, the Mining Operations and the Restoration and Aftercare shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Scheme unless otherwise approved in writing by the MPA.

Notes Following Visit This site is listed in Schedule B of this decision notice as a ‘Long Term Working Area’. The operational area has not been worked for some time and operations are unlikely to commence in the foreseeable future. Given that operations are unlikely to commence in the foreseeable future a Scheme of Working has not been determined for the site and therefore any conditions imposed in the following original planning permissions remain extant: 26974/C dated 29th March 1965 ¿ winning and working of minerals 26975/C dated 29th March 1965 ¿ winning and working of minerals

Condition Number and Description Condition 5. Schemes of Working, Site Access and Conditions to Mitigate "Environmental Impact" in Operational Areas

In respect of each Operational Areas listed in Schedule A annexed hereto and identified on Drawing No. G/4/1/101 the operator shall submit to the MPA on or before the dates shown in the Schedule, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA: (a) A Scheme of Working to identify the area, depth and direction of extractive operation, the area, height and profile of tipping or mineral waste, details of any ancillary development (including plant and stockpiling) and ongoing and (where appropriate) final landscaping, restoration and aftercare measures. The Scheme shall cover a period of not less than seven years. (b) A report on site accesses. This will include identifying the location and function of all operational site accesses to the public highway, and a statement on the suitability of each access for its function. Where agreed with the MPA in preapplication discussions, detailed plans relating to the alignment, level, width, junction layout and surfacing of the site access road, together with the disposal of surface water therefrom shall be submitted for approval and these works shall be carried out within 6 months of the date of approval, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MPA. (c) "Site Specific Conditions" to address any adverse environmental impact during the Scheme period. Footnote: (i) the term "environmental impact" is described in the definitions annexed hereto; (ii) examples of Site Specific Conditions are indicated in the definitions annexed hereto. Notes Following Visit The site is defined as LongTerm Working Area in Schedule B and this condition is non applicable.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 6. The LongTerm Working Areas

No Mining Operations shall be carried out within any part of the site shown as a LongTerm Working Area on Schedule B and Drawing No. G/4/1/101 annexed hereto until such time as the operator has submitted to the MPA, and the MPA has approved for that part of the site; (a) A scheme of Working to identify the area, depth and direction of extractive operations, the area, height and profile of tipping of mineral waste, details of any ancillary development (including plant access and stockpiling) and ongoing and (where appropriate), final landscaping, restoration and aftercare measures. The scheme shall cover a period of not less than seven years. (b) A report on site accesses. This will include identifying the location and function of all operational site accesses to the public highway, and a statement on the suitability of each access for its function. There agreed with the MPA in preapplications discussions, detailed plans relating to the alignment, level, width, junction layout and surfacing of the site access road, together with the disposal of surface water therefrom shall be submitted for approval and these works shall be carried out within 6 months of the date of approval, unless otherwise agreed in wiring by the MPA. (c) "Site Specific Conditions" to address any adverse environmental impact during the Scheme period. Footnote: (i) the term "environmental impact" is described in the definitions annexed hereto; (ii) examples of Site Specific Conditions are indicated in the definition annexed hereto. Notes Following Visit The operational area has not been worked for some time and operations are unlikely to commence in the foreseeable future. Given the current operational status of the site a Scheme of Working is not applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 7. Access and Highway Matter (General)

The operator shall employ the best practicable means to prevent the transfer of mud, dust stones or other deleterious material onto the public highway. Footnote: The word 'practicable' and the phrase 'practicable means' is defined in the definitions annexed hereto. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 8. Sheeting of Lorries

All heavy commercial vehicles leaving the site except those carrying single sized washed stone over 75mm shall be sheeted or have their loads otherwise totally enclosed before leaving the site (this condition shall not apply to vehicles travelling between one part of the site and another), unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA. Footnote: The term 'heavy commercial vehicle' is defined in the definitions annexed hereto. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 9. Environmental Protection (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 the site. Vehicles, plant and machinery operated within the site shall be maintained and fitted with silencers in accordance with the manufactures specification at all times. Footnote: The word 'practicable' and the phrase 'practicable means' is defined in the definitions annexed hereto. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 10. Dust (General)

A scheme for the suppression and mitigation of dust arising at the site which shall include proposals for dust monitoring, shall be submitted to the MPA for approval within 12 months (or such longer period as may be agreed with the MPA) of the determination of conditions by the MPA. Notes Following Visit A dust scheme submitted by KaBCA on behalf of the Industry was approved as email dated 17th July 2009. As no mineral activities have taken place at the site for some time this condition is not relevant to the current operations.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 11. Noise (General)

Except as may be provided for in Site Specific Conditions approved for the Operational Areas and for the LongTerm Working Areas or as may be specified in original conditions in permission granted after 1 January 1993, noise levels arising from the Mining, Restoration or Aftercare Operations on the Site, measured at any occupied residential property, shall not exceed 55 dB (LA eq) on hour freefield between 7.00 and 19.00 hours and 45dB (LA eq) 5 minutes freefield between 19.00 and 07.00 hours, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA. Footnote: Noise Sensitive Areas (as defined in the annex affixed here) will be identified within schemes to be submitted for the Operational Areas (and if appropriate, the LongTerm Working Areas), and the operators shall provide baseline information for daytime and nighttime levels arising from Mining, Restoration, and Aftercare Operations within Site Specific Conditions for the Noise Sensitive Areas.

Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 12. Blasting (General)

Ground vibration from blasting should not exceed a peak particle velocity of 8.5mm per second at or near the foundations of all domestic occupied buildings and all other buildings used for human occupation not under the control of the applicant unless otherwise agreed by the MPA. Within 12 months of the determination of new conditions, the operators shall agree an appropriate limit to ground vibrations from blasting to protect railway structures and rail services. The measurement shall be the maximum of 3 mutually perpendicular directions at the ground surface. Blasting (other than secondary blasting within the terms of the scheme approved in relation to Condition No. 14) shall only take place between 8.00 and 18.00 hours Monday to Friday and 8.00 and 12.00 hours on Saturdays unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA. Should ground vibration at any building or structure (other than those where a higher level has been agreed), as specified above, exceed a peak particle velocity of 8.5mm per second, the operator shall immediately notify the MPA. The notification shall be confirmed in writing together with a description of the blast design and any reason known to the operator for the blast exceeding 8.5mm per second. Notes Following Visit A blasting scheme submitted by KaBCA on behalf of the Industry was approved as email dated 24th July 2009. As no mineral activities have taken place at the site for some time this condition is not relevant to the current operations.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 13. Blasting (Monitoring)

A scheme for the monitoring of blasts and the release of all readings shall be submitted to the MPA for approval within 12 months (or such longer period as may be agreed by the MPA) of the determination of conditions. Following approval by the MPA, the scheme shall be adopted at all times by the operator unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA. Notes Following Visit A blasting scheme was submitted by KaBCA on behalf of the Industry as email dated the 12th March 2009 and is currently be reviewed by the Mineral Planning Authority . Whilst the MPA accepts there are outstanding matters to be resolved under these condition, it is not considered relevant for this particular Operational Area given that is has been non operational for some time and operations are not anticipated to commence in the foreseeable future.

Condition Number and Description Condition 14. Secondary Blasting

Within 12 months of the determination of new conditions, the operators shall submit to the MPA for approval, a scheme for any secondary blasting. Following approval by the MPA, the scheme shall be adopted at all times by the operator unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MPA. Notes Following Visit A blasting scheme was submitted by KaBCA on behalf of the Industry as email dated the 12th March 2009 and is currently be reviewed by the Mineral Planning Authority . Whilst the MPA accepts there are outstanding matters to be resolved under these condition, it is not considered relevant for this particular Operational Area given that is has been non operational for some time and operations are not anticipated to commence in the foreseeable future.

Condition Number and Description Condition 15. Ground and Surface Water Protection (bunding and storage facilities)

Any oil, fuel, lubricant and other potential pollutants shall be handled on the site in such a manner as to prevent pollution of any watercourse. For any liquid other than water this shall include storage in suitable tanks and containers which shall be house in an area surrounded by a bund wall of sufficient height and construction so as to contain 110% of the total contents of all containers and associated pipework. The floors and walls of the bunded area shall be impervious to both water and oil, and vent pipes should be directed downwards into the bunded area. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 16. Protection of Controlled Waters

All surface runoff from tips or areas prepared for extraction or tipping shall be intercepted by perimeter ditches and/or contained in settlement lagoons before discharge to any controlled waters. All tips shall be treated as soon as reasonably practicable to prevent the runoff of waste materials. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 17. Lights and Floodlighting (General)

All practicable means shall be employed by the operators to minimise any adverse effects of lights and floodlights upon adjoining residential properties and to negate any resulting dazzle onto the public highway. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 18. Soil Handling

Where affected by operations in an approval area all available topsoil and subsoil shall be separately stripped in advance from operational areas whilst in a dry condition and either: (a) stockpiled in an area to be approved by the MPA for later use in restoration (the topsoil and subsoil shall be stored separately) or (b) transferred directly to areas prepared for surface treatment. On reinstatement the subsoils shall be replaced first and shall be loosened by cultivation across the contour, prior to spreading of the topsoil in dry ground conditions. Footnote: In this context the phrase 'dry' conditions shall mean not saturated or waterlogged by rainwater penetration, normal low moisture content being acceptable.

Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 19. Archaeology and Historic Environment (Code of Practice)

Within 12 months from the date of this determination or such other time as may be agreed in writing by the MPA, the operators will submit an Archaeological Code of Practice to the MPA for approval which sets out procedures for : (a) consultation and cooperation between the operators and the MPA (b) the assessment and evaluation of the impact of the Schemes of Working on archaeological and historic sites and landscapes (c) establishing principles for recording or conserving features of archaeological/historic importance

Notes Following Visit The scheme was approved as letter dated 23rd February 2010.

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Condition Number and Description Condition 20. Archaeology and Historic Environment (General)

In the interim period before the Schemes of Working and Site Specific Conditions required by Condition No. 5 have been approved by the MPA, where the operators intend to implement development beyond the current working areas of the mineral site which impacts upon a site identified on "The Archaeological Unit, 1991, the operator will agree a scheme to record or conserve the site with the MPA. Notes Following Visit The site is not operational and this condition is non applicable at this time.

Condition Number and Description Condition 21. Prior Cessation of Working

In the event of a cessation of winning and working in 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 reclamation and aftercare, shall be submitted in writing for the approval of the MPA, within 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 is defined as a Long Term Working Area and in this respect the condition is considered post dated.

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3. Compliance with Planning Conditions NR/65/00007/P_MIN – Operations in connection with the winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals - Decision Notice 26974/C dated 29/03/1965

Condition Number and Description Condition 1. Control of Development

No operations for winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals, or any operations connected therewith shall be carried out on the area of land coloured pink on the attached 1/2500th scale plan Nos: 6 Ref. C/17, C/18 Sheet No. 1., Sheet No. 2., Sheet No. 3. 6 Ref. F/5, F/6 Sheet No.1., Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3. 6 Ref. C/.13, C/14 Sheet No. 1. 6 Ref. F/1, F/2, C/9 Sheet No. 5. 6 Ref. F/1, F/2 Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3., Sheet No.4. 6 Ref. E/.7, E/8 Sheet No. 2. 6 Ref. B/7, B/8 Sheet No.1., Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3., Sheet No.4 6 Ref. F/7, F/8 Sheet No. 3., and C/23, C/24. 6 Ref. C/9 , C/10 Sheet No.1., Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3. 6 Ref. C/.27 , C/28 Sheet No. 1. 6 Ref. E/.3 , E/4 Sheet No. 2.

Notes Following Visit The condition refers to twenty two plans highlighting areas coloured pink which refer to roadside verges throughout the China Clay District. All of the highlighted areas fall outside Wheal Rashleigh Operational Area.

Condition Number and Description Condition 2. Restoration

If in consequence of operations carried out on the site any subsidence or other damage is caused either directly or indirectly to the land coloured pink on the plans detailed in condition No.1., the said land shall be restored to its former level and condition and otherwise made good as often as may such subsidence or damage shall occur; provided that this condition shall not apply in relation to any subsidence or damage caused in consequence of any working of minerals which takes place after the said land has been acquired under statutory powers for highway purposes.


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3. Compliance with Planning Conditions NR/65/00008/P_MIN – Operations in connection with the winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals - Decision Notice 26975/C - dated 29/03/1965

Condition Number and Description Condition 1. Control of Development

No operations for winning and working of china clay, china stone, mica, sand and allied minerals, or any operations connected therewith shall be carried out on the area of land coloured pink on the attached 1/2500th scale plan Nos: 6 Ref. C/17, C/18 Sheet No. 1, Sheet No. 2., Sheet No. 3. 6 Ref. F/5, F/6 Sheet No.1., Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3. 6 Ref. C/.13, C/14 Sheet No. 1. 6 Ref. F/1, F/2, C/9 Sheet No. 5. 6 Ref. F/1, F/2 Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3., Sheet No.4. 6 Ref. E/.7, E/8 Sheet No. 2. 6 Ref. B/7, B/8 Sheet No.1, Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3, Sheet No.4 6 Ref. F/7, F/8 Sheet No. 3, and C/23, C/24. 6 Ref. C/9 , C/10 Sheet No.1., Sheet No.2., Sheet No.3. 6 Ref. C/.27 , C/28 Sheet No. 1. 6 Ref. E/.3 , E/4 Sheet No. 2.


Condition Number and Description Condition 2. Restoration

If in consequence of operations carried out on the site any subsidence or other damage is caused either directly or indirectly to the land coloured pink on the plans detailed in condition No.1., the said land shall be restored to its former level and condition and otherwise made good as often as may such subsidence or damage shall occur; provided that this condition shall not apply in relation to any subsidence or damage caused in consequence of any working of minerals which takes place after the said land has been acquired under statutory powers for highway purposes.


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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 MPA NR/08/00465/P_ROMP – Decision Notice 97/00965 dated 10/02/1998

Designated Officer Details

• None at this visit N/A Issues to be addressed by Operator NR/08/00465/P_ROMP – Decision Notice 97/00965 dated 10/02/1998 • None at this visit Issues to be addressed by MPA NR/65/00007/P_MIN – Decision Notice 26974/C dated 29/03/1965


• None at this visit N/A Issues to be addressed by Operator NR/65/00007/P_MIN – Decision Notice 26974/C dated 29/03/1965 • None at this visit Issues to be addressed by MPA NR/65/00008/P_MIN – Decision Notice 26975/C - dated 29/03/1965


• None at this visit Issues to be addressed by Operator NR/65/00008/P_MIN – Decision Notice 26975/C - dated 29/03/1965 • None at this visit

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11. Summary Wheal Rashleigh Operational Area lies in the south eastern part of the China Clay District, between Luxulyan Valley Operational Area and Bodelva Operational Area. It falls north west of St Blazey and to the east of the Eden Project. The site is governed by the overarching china clay blanket permission 97/00965 dated 10th February 1998 and the conditions in two original planning permission namely 26974/C dated 29th March 1965 and 26975/C dated 29th March 1965. During the 1998 ROMPs process the site was identified as a ‘Long Term Working Area’ whereby it was not anticipated that mining operations would take place within this area within the next fifteen years. At the time of the visit the site remains non-operational, no mineral activities have been carried out at the site for some time and no mineral activities are anticipated to commence in the foreseeable future. Historical mineral workings were mainly concentrated in the valley of the operational area. However this area is now owned by Roche Angling Club and the former pits are now flooded and used by club angling members for course fishing. The remaining areas of the operational area mainly comprise agricultural land, private dwellings and small holdings. Given the operational status of the site no outstanding issues related to the mineral permissions identified above were identified during the visit.

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