Transportation
It is a major concern that heavy goods vehicles would inadvertently use the Caythorpe and Hoveringham Roads when transporting materials from the A6097 to pre-cast concrete product companies situated within the Hoveringham industrial area . We would also point out that the A6097 is already an extremely busy road and question it's capacity to accommodate increased traffic volumes caused by quarrying activities .
Given the above , we would insist that a vehicle weight restriction is placed upon the Caythorpe and Hoveringham roads . Further , we strongly support the notion of transporting all materials by river barge , a form of transport which is sadly under utilised.
Flooding
Caythorpe is situated within flood zones 1 , 2 and 3 and any activity which would increase flood risk would be vigorously opposed.
Environmental
Caythorpe is effectively downwind of the A6097 and therefore likely to be affected by quarrying activities , in particular dust and noise .
We trust that you will take our concerns into account when considering the next stage of the New Minerals Local Plan .