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OVERBURNS APPLICATION FORMALLY REJECTED!!

On 6th July 2010 South Lanarkshire Council unanimously rejected Paterson's of Greenockhill's Planning Application to extract nearly 5 tonnes of sand and gravel on a 90 acre site on the flood plain of the River Clyde at Overburns Farm, Lamington.

After 18 months of actively campaigning CRAG are absolutely delighted at the outcome!

The applicant and their Planning Application received severe criticism from the Chairman of the Planning Committee on their conduct and proposals over the last 10 months which really demonstrated that Patersons could not combat the potential environmental destruction their proposed actions would of caused on the River Clyde, notwithstanding the economic and landscape damage.

CRAG have so many people to thank from those who assisted in distributing leaflets to our significant financial donors to our many voluntary experts that came on board and our professional planning team. It was truly a great community effort with everyone pulling together, along with the Lamington and District Angling Improvement Association who were critical to the success of the campaign.

In going forward our aim is to continue to protect this piece of land and we are aware that legally Paterson's of Greenockhill could still appeal to the Scottish Government and CRAG will continue to fight all attempts to stop any destruction of the beautiful Upper Clyde Valley.

Our sincere thanks to everybody who contributed to the success of the CRAG campaign.

Caroline Parker, Chairperson of CRAG

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C.R.A.G. the Clyde River Action Group has been specificaly set up to STOP a proposal for a minerals open cast site next to the River Clyde, between the villages of Coulter and Lamington, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of a beautifully scenic part of Clydesdale and Upper Clyde river; go to our Beautiful Clyde page.

SLC Planning Committee date 6/7/10

Click HERE to read the SLC committee report

NEWS from TODAYS MEETING

COUNCIL REJECT

OVERBURNS APPLICATION

'Overburns Farm quarry application rejected by council' - Gazette

Let us know how you feel and your reactions to the council decision by clicking HERE

The Overburns Farm, Sand and Gravel Quarry application ref' no' CL/09/0318 proposal was submitted to South Lanarkshire Council planning department on Thursday 30th July 2009 by Patersons Quarries Ltd...

Timescale for a Decision

South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) had two months to determine the application. If it could not be decided by 25 November 2009, they will ask for Patersons permission to extend this period, explaining the reason(s) for the delay. An extension will only be requested if there is a valid reason for this.

Click HERE for application details and letters to the SLC planning dept'

Click on the image below to enlarge and enjoy...

The Clyde at Overburns by Simon Butterworth

The presently unspoiled view over River Clyde near Overburns Farm

Copyright of Simon Butterworth

Click on the image below to enlarge and understand the full impact of what could happen at Overburns...

Above is a view of Dunduff quarry August 2009...

This is what Lamington and the Clyde could look like. Can you imagine it?

Photograph © John McLatchie

If you are a local resident, have family in the area or once lived in this locality, fish in the Clyde locally or down stream, are interested in the future of our environment and our longterm health and wellbeing, we would be most greatful if you took some time to contact CRAG and tell us what you think about the proposal and if you would be happy to support our campaign in whatever way you can.