Published on:
24
November 2014
Clackmannanshire Council has welcomed the decision by Perth and Kinross Council to refuse an application to re-open a gravel quarry in the Ochils.
An application was lodged for work at Glendevon Quarry to run until 2035. It came before Perth and Kinross's Development Management Committee last week.
Clackmannanshire Council had objected to the plan, raising concerns about the increased HGV traffic on the A823 road, and of the potential impact on tourism in a popular walking area.
The plan had also drawn opposition from a number of community councils along with 108 letters of objection from locals.
Enterprise and Environment Convener Councillor Donald Balsillie said: "The majority of local people were against the quarry at Glenquey, with real concerns over the potential impact, both on the environment and on road safety, which is why the Council raised concerns about the application. I am glad that the application has been refused and am sure that this Council's submissions were helpful contributions."