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Proposed progressive reclamation of derelict colliery site to public amenity woodlands and grasslands following restoration of colliery spoil mounds and disposal of controlled wastes with construction of site support facilities incl. An electricity generating plant fuelled by landfill gas and composting area for "green" wastes, Former Nailstone Colliery, Wood Road, Ellistown.

c/o Planning Group, Chief Executive's Dept, County Hall, Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

RefusedReference: 1998/0280/04Leicestershire County Council

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Application summary

Status
Refused
Application type
Not published
Received
17 Apr 1998
Validated
17 Apr 1998
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Application overview

Proposed progressive reclamation of derelict colliery site to public amenity woodlands and grasslands following restoration of colliery spoil mounds and disposal of controlled wastes with construction of site support facilities incl. An electricity generating plant fuelled by landfill gas and composting area for "green" wastes, Former Nailstone Colliery, Wood Road, Ellistown.

Proposal details

Reference
1998/0280/04

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c/o Planning Group, Chief Executive's Dept, County Hall, Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

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