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land reclamation scheme involving ground stabilisation (by removal of underground voids, removal of coal by opencast and treatments of mine entries, remediation of contamination and underground/surface drainage problems. Restoration part suitable for development (including compaction) part for landscaped/public openspace/nature/conservation and agricultural use

The British Talywain Pontypool Pontypool Torfaen

Awaiting decisionReference: 97/P/00771Torfaen County Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Minerals Application
Received
21 Jan 1997
Validated
21 Jan 1997
Determination deadline
18 Mar 1997
Local authority
Torfaen County Borough Council

Application overview

land reclamation scheme involving ground stabilisation (by removal of underground voids, removal of coal by opencast and treatments of mine entries, remediation of contamination and underground/surface drainage problems. Restoration part suitable for development (including compaction) part for landscaped/public openspace/nature/conservation and agricultural use

Proposal details

Reference
97/P/00771
Ward
Abersychan

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The British Talywain Pontypool Pontypool Torfaen

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