Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 29 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 February 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, When a decision will be announced in respect of the application for planning permission submitted by Loughside Quarries for a landfill site at Ballyrickand Larne, County Antrim; and what potential has been identified for future extension at the site. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when a decision will be announced in respect of the application for planning permission submitted by Loughside Quarries for a landfill site at Ballyrickand Larne, County Antrim; and what potential has been identified for future extension at the site. [94830] Angela Smith: A planning application and Environmental Statement were received in January 2001. Following consultation, further information was required and an addendum to the Environmental Statement was received in December 2002. Consultation on this will end on 10 February. Following consideration of comments, Planning Service will be in a position to proceed to a decision. Any future development will be considered if a planning application is submitted.

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