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Devon farmer and haulage company fined more than 拢120,000 after exceeding waste permit rules for 'financial gain'

Philip Skelley, of Higher Bughill 51AV视频in the Shaugh Prior of Plymouth, had allowed tonnes of soil and stones to be dumped on his land which exceeded his permit

Chris Brayford
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Devon farmer Philip Skelley exceeded the allowed tonnes of soil and stones he could keep on his land by thousands
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Devon farmer Philip Skelley exceeded the allowed tonnes of soil and stones he could keep on his land by thousands

A Devon farmer who exceeded permitted waste levels on his farm by almost 14 times the required rate has been ordered to pay over 拢100,000 in court costs and fines. Philip Skelley, of Higher Bughill...

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