A COMPANY has suspended its planning appeal for an open cast mine while a new application is discussed.
HRM Resources, formerly Cobex of Wakefield, has applied to Lancashire County Council for permission for an open cast mine on Heald Moor above Bacup and Weir.
The controversial plans, discussed at several public meetings, could see coal being mined from the hill top and transported across the moor to Sharneyford, down through Clough Foot, Gauxholme, Littleborough, Milnrow and on to the M62.
They are due to be considered by LCC in November.
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