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Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Q1 Do you think any further information should be included in the overview of the area?
Representation ID: 30346
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
It would be useful to add some broad indication of where the main demand arises within the county and the scale and direction of in- and out-flows.
It would be useful to add some broad indication of where the main demand arises within the county and the scale and direction of in- and out-flows.
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Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Q2 Do you agree with the draft vision? Are there other things we should include?
Representation ID: 30347
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
It should be noted that there is an inherent tension between sustainable development and the irreversible extraction of finite resources, hence the increasing need to focus on recycled and secondary aggregates.
It should be noted that there is an inherent tension between sustainable development and the irreversible extraction of finite resources, hence the increasing need to focus on recycled and secondary aggregates.
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Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Q3 Are the above strategic issues appropriate? Are there others we should consider?
Representation ID: 30350
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
Section 4 should cover environmental matters generally and include cumulative landscape impacts.
Section 4 should cover environmental matters generally and include cumulative landscape impacts.
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Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Q4 Do you think the average 10 year sales figure is the most suitable methodology for forecasting future demand in Nottinghamshire? If not please identify any alternatives
Representation ID: 30352
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
This is compliant with national policy and, whilst it represents a relatively low figure, there is a possibility with uncertainty around the UK leaving the EU and falling house prices that it may still be too high.
This is compliant with national policy and, whilst it represents a relatively low figure, there is a possibility with uncertainty around the UK leaving the EU and falling house prices that it may still be too high.
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Q5 Do you think the same methodology (most recent average 10 year sales) should be used for each aggregate or is there merit in using different methodologies for different aggregates?
Representation ID: 30354
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
The same methodology should be applied to all aggregates as this is compliant with national policy and minimises the risk of unnecessary environmental impact.
The same methodology should be applied to all aggregates as this is compliant with national policy and minimises the risk of unnecessary environmental impact.
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Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Q6 Do you think extensions to existing permitted quarries should be prioritised over new greenfield quarries
Representation ID: 30355
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
Yes, but such extensions should be subject to further assessment of social and environmental cumulative impacts on the area.
Yes, but such extensions should be subject to further assessment of social and environmental cumulative impacts on the area.
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Q7 Should different approaches (new sites/extensions to existing permitted quarries) be adopted for individual mineral types?
Representation ID: 30357
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
No, different approaches for new sites or extensions should not be adopted for individual mineral types. Given the congestion issues around Newark, new sites should not be considered until the new road network is in place. Overall, extensions are usually more sustainable and have more predictable impacts, particularly where routeing agreements remain.
No, different approaches for new sites or extensions should not be adopted for individual mineral types. Given the congestion issues around Newark, new sites should not be considered until the new road network is in place. Overall, extensions are usually more sustainable and have more predictable impacts, particularly where routeing agreements remain.
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Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Q8 How important is it to maintain a geographical spread of sand and gravel quarries across the County to minimise transport distances
Representation ID: 30358
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
Seek geographical spread but focus supply closest to demand. Access from Newark locations constrained by environmental weight limits, grade II listed Kelham Bridge and congested road network, the latter until at least the mid-2020s.
Meet Nottingham (and potentially Mansfield and Ashfield) demand with quarries in that area and South Yorkshire demand with quarries in Idle Valley.
A geographical spread should be maintained but those closest to aggregate demand must be encouraged. Many locations around Newark, particularly northwest of the river, in fact have quite poor links to Nottingham, being subject to environmental weight limits affecting a wide area around Southwell.
Consequently, such locations would require use by HGVs of either the grade II listed Kelham Bridge and the already congested road network around Newark or a circuitous route via the A614 and A617. The A46/A1 junction also limits wider links, and is unlikely to be improved until at least the mid-2020s.
Quarries closer to Nottingham, including those to its south, should therefore meet demand there (and potentially Mansfield and Ashfield) and remaining resources in the Idle Valley should meet any unmet demand arising in South Yorkshire until this is no longer an option.
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Q9 Would it be more appropriate to prioritise specific areas above others?
Representation ID: 30359
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
Sustainability requires that demand is met by supply in as close a proximity as possible. For the Nottingham market, this means sites such as Shelford or Barton-in-Fabis. The former in particular would be accessible to river barges.
Sustainability requires that demand is met by supply in as close a proximity as possible. For the Nottingham market, this means sites such as Shelford or Barton-in-Fabis. The former in particular would be accessible to river barges.
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Q10 Is it economical to transport mineral by river barge and if so should proposed quarries with the potential for moving sand and gravel by river barge be prioritised over other proposals?
Representation ID: 30360
Received: 12/01/2018
Respondent: Newark PAGE
Agent: SSA Planning
This is usually more expensive as it requires a receiving wharf and interchange to lorries for the last few miles. If wharves are unavailable or sites that cannot use river transport are equally available, then river barges will often be uncompetitive.
Environmental and social sustainability is as important as 'policy-off' economic viability. Therefore, sites with river barge access must be prioritised if heavy lorry route distance is to be minimised.
This is usually more expensive as it requires a receiving wharf and interchange to lorries for the last few miles. If wharves are unavailable or sites that cannot use river transport are equally available, then river barges will often be uncompetitive.
Environmental and social sustainability is as important as 'policy-off' economic viability. Therefore, sites with river barge access must be prioritised if heavy lorry route distance is to be minimised.
