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Request for documents: EPR/AP3203ML

Case reference EIR2026/49928

Received 24 September 2026

Published 16 October 2026

Request

EPR/AP3203ML - DRAKELANDS RESTORATION LIMITED Hemerdon Mine View registration EPR/AP3203ML I would be grateful if the EA can provide the following documents: 1. Copy of the current Installation Environmental Permit (indicated to have been issued on 24/09/2024) 2. Copy of any previous version(s) of the Installation Environmental Permit 3. Copies of EA decision documents relating to both the above

Response

I am writing in response to your request for information, received 24 September 2026, regarding Request for documents: EPR/AP3203ML.

We respond to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

Please find the requested permits attached to this response.

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Environment Agency

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Documents

• 2014_07_15_GP3531EX_DecisionDocument.pdf (180.2 KB)
• 2014_07_15_GP3531EX_PermitIssue.pdf (1.0 MB)
• 2024_06_10_AP3203ML Decision Document - Final_Redacted.pdf (2.9 MB)
• 2024_06_10_AP3203ML Permit - Final.pdf (709.5 KB)
• 2025_06_10_AP3203ML Admin Variation V002 Notice.pdf (160.5 KB)

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