1. Introduction - What is Sustainability Appraisal?

Comment

Representation ID: 30362

Received: 12/01/2018

Respondent: Newark PAGE

Agent: SSA Planning

Yes

Comment

Representation ID: 30528

Received: 12/01/2018

Respondent: Barton PC, Thrumpton PM, Lark Hill RA, Clifton Village RA, SAVE

The rationale for the objectives (page 4) aren't explained, there is no indication of weighting. It isn't sufficient to assume that they are all of equal importance.

The NPPF makes specific reference the need to "protect and enhance the physical and natural environment", this isn't included in the list of objectives.

Specific elements of the NPPF / NPPG and PPG which are relevant to mineral extraction and its potential impacts should be identified. The MLP should confirm that these will be at the centre of criteria used to assess the sustainability of proposed sites and impact on green belt.

Comment

Representation ID: 30561

Received: 13/01/2018

Respondent: Historic England (East Midlands)

Agent: Historic England (East Midlands)

Q1 response - Historic England is of the view that the information sets out the requirement for, and purpose of, SEA and SA adequately. However, para.1.7 'Other Appraisals' should include reference to the potential need for Heritage Impact Assessments for site allocations in the Plan. These are currently omitted from the scope of the assessment and should be included to ensure the Plan can demonstrate a positive approach to the historic environment in line with NPPF requirements.

Comment

Representation ID: 30588

Received: 12/01/2018

Respondent: Michael Bassey

Q1. Has the requirement for, and purpose of, SEA and SA, been adequately explained?

Yes, although I am inclined to think over-explained!

Comment

Representation ID: 30629

Received: 12/01/2018

Respondent: Natural England

Q1. We consider that the requirement for, and purpose of, SEA and SA, have been adequately explained in the report.

Comment

Representation ID: 30639

Received: 05/01/2018

Respondent: Rushcliffe Borough Council

Having read the SA Scoping Report, Rushcliffe Borough Council supports: the methodology proposed; the main sustainability issues identified; the documents that form the evidence base; and the SA objectives and decision making criteria. We have no detailed comments on the SA at this stage.

We look forward to reviewing the next iteration of the Minerals Local Plan and supporting SA in due course.