News Archive
27th April 2007 - Backdale Public Inquiry Decision
The Backdale Public Inquiry decision has been has been formally challenged by Bleaklow and we await
information on how this challenge will proceed and how we can best react to it.
SLEG are very happy with the decision of the Inquiry. SLEG particularly likes the statement that extraction of more than 2:1 of limestone:fluorspar breaks the terms of the 1952 permission. This is excellent news given the statement made in the inquiry that the actual ratio extracted is more than 50:1 of limestone:fluorspar.
SLEG request the following swift steps from the Peak District National Park Authority :
- Stop Notice on Wager’s Flat
- DONE - Assuming the ratio of limestone to fluorspar already extracted on Wager’s Flat exceeds 2:1, NPA to ensure that any limestone stockpiles on Wager’s Flat site are used for restoration.
- Assurance any new working of 1952 area would attract immediate planning contravention and stop notice action.
Peak District National Park on Backdale decision
BBC report on Backdale decision
Sheffield Star on Backdale decision
Matlock Today on Backdale decision
British Mountaineering Council's comments on Backdale decision