Proposed sand and gravel quarry site MP2s
I writing to confirm that I wish to object to the above site on the grounds that this will destroy a peaceful and beautiful walking area of considerable value in terms of wildlife and value to the public at large. It will present an unbearable amount of dust which for myself will carry serious health consequences.
Shelford has already been stated as the preferred site by the proposed gravel extraction companies. Why should the Barton site be shoe-horned in as a poor substitute.
In addition, it is my understanding that there is no current requirement for additional quarry sites of this nature and I find it difficult to understand how our political leaders can take an interest in proposing an unsuitable site rather than allow a site which is on their own back yard.
I belive there are conflicts of interest being displayed in this process of choosing or not choosing a site. All such interested parties should remove themselves from any part of the process.
The County Councils own 'Sustainability Assessment' shows that this site is the most damaging of all sites. 1st in the operational phase and the 3rd most damaging in the long term.

The Council has failed to follow its policy aim to 'Prioritise sites with potential for transporting sand and gravel by river barge' by not allocating any sites which use this mode of transport.
The Barton site would impact on two SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) and on five LWS's (Local Wildlife Sites)
The site is in the Green Belt, and Brandshill and Clifton Woods, adjacent to the site, have been designated as Ancient Woodland which have special protection under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Council has failed to justify any 'wholly exceptional reasons' required by the NPPF.

The site is very close to heavily populated areas which would impact on noise and dust.