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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1317/note</dc:identifier><dc:title>The White Moss Landfill Order 2015</dc:title><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:subject scheme="SIheading">INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING</dc:subject><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2025-10-27</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2017-11-30</dct:valid>
					<dc:description>This Order grants development consent for, and authorises Whitemoss Landfill Limited to construct a new landfill void for the disposal of hazardous waste and continuation of filling at the existing Whitemoss Landfill, White Moss Land South, Skelmersdale. The Order authorises the compulsory acquisition of land and rights and the creation of new rights for this purpose. This Order also authorises ancillary works. The Order imposes requirements in connection with the development for which it grants development consent.</dc:description>
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<Title>EXPLANATORY NOTE</Title>
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<Para><Text>(This note is not part of the Order)</Text></Para>
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<P><Text>This Order grants development consent for, and authorises Whitemoss Landfill Limited to construct a new landfill void for the disposal of hazardous waste and continuation of filling at the existing Whitemoss Landfill, White Moss Land South, Skelmersdale. The Order authorises the compulsory acquisition of land and rights and the creation of new rights for this purpose. This Order also authorises ancillary works. The Order imposes requirements in connection with the development for which it grants development consent.</Text></P>
<P><Text>A copy of the Order and of the plans and documents referred to in this Order and certified in accordance with article 20 of this Order may be inspected free of charge during working hours at the offices of Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Preston, Lancashire PR1 8RL.</Text></P>
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