Clyde River Action Group

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CRAG

Annual General Meeting

31/5/13

"...last hour of the last day."

Patersons appeal to

Court of Session

Click HERE for BREAKING NEWS Gazette story

beautiful overburns

SAVED

Reporter dismisses

Paterson appeal

and

REFUSES PLANNING PERMISSION

CRAG is absolutely delighted that the Scottish Government Reporter has dismissed Paterson's appeal and refused planning permission. The Reporter rejected the appeal because of the significant adverse impact that the quarry would have on the landscape of this part of the Clyde Valley.

The proposal has now been rejected by South Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish Government so that should be an end of it.

Local residents have spent significant amount of time and money participating in the process including the recent public inquiry.

CRAG would like to thank everyone who gave of their time, money and resourses throught this lengthy campaign, however large or small.

As a result of your tremendous efforts, the Clyde valley at Overburns will remain a beautiful part of Clydesdale.

Please read the following notices....

Decision notice letter (PDF)

Decision on claim against Pinsent Masons LLP (PDF)

Decision on claim against planning authority (PDF)

C.R.A.G. the Clyde River Action Group has been specificaly set up to STOP a proposal for a minerals open cast site at Overburns 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.

To see the area for yourself, go to our Beautiful Clyde page.

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...a Patersons quarry

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.