Dear Sir/Madam

Please find below my objections to the proposed inclusion of the Woodborough Lane site in the Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan.


The public and local parish councils have been misinformed as the information provided by Nottinghamshire County Council is flawed and cannot be relied upon as it fails to identify Woodborough Park Farm and its land owner by name as part of the proposed site. This has had serious implications; Woodborough Parish Council has failed to action this matter and has failed to notify the parishioners. It should be noted that the land owner of Woodborough Park Farm, Mr Charles-Jones, is vice chair of Woodborough Parish Council. As a result of this error and apparent failure by Woodborough Parish Council, it cannot be said that the consultation has been effective and as a result there can be no subsequent fair hearing of the matter. It is in contravention of Article 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (Right to a Fair Trial).

The proposal will fail to preserve the openness of the Green Belt as accepted in the Draft Minerals Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Interim report July 2018 p296 - the proposal would have "an adverse impact on the openness of the Green Belt and visual amenity". The proposal will contravene the requirements of paragraph 90 of the NPPF and so will not be regarded as an appropriate development in the Green Belt. In addition, the proposal will fail to safeguard the countryside from encroachment in contravention of paragraph 80 of the NPPF.

The proposal will harm the character of a highly valued landscape impacting on visual and recreational amenity. The valley is well known for its beauty; well used by walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Such harm is in contravention of paragraph 81 of the NPPF which requires "local authorities to plan positively to enhance the beneficial use of the Green Belt, such as looking for opportunities to provide access; to provide opportunities for outdoor sport and recreation; to retain and enhance landscapes, visual amenity and biodiversity....".
The landscape is such that no screening measures can mitigate the visual impact of this proposal from the Woodborough and Calverton side of the valley.

The proposal will harm the ecology and the environment by disturbing wildlife and removing natural habitats. It will destroy highly valued farm land which presently provides the production of food and wool for an increasing population.

The neighbouring properties will suffer loss of visual amenity and residential amenity. The residents will be unable to enjoy their gardens and their homes as before. Their health and well-being may well suffer. The noise and disturbance will be on going for 25 years. This is unacceptable and will be in contravention of The Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8 (Right to Respect for Private and Family Life and Article 1 of the First Protocol (Protection of Property).

The site has been selected for its proximity to an existing site which allows for convenience for the operator. This has prevented a meaningful call for alternative sites which are less sensitive and outside the Green Belt.

Yours faithfully