Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Q1 Do you think any further information should be included in the overview of the area?

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Q2 Do you agree with the draft vision? Are there other things we should include?

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Q3 Are the above strategic issues appropriate? Are there others we should consider?

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

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

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?

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Q6 Do you think extensions to existing permitted quarries should be prioritised over new greenfield quarries

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Q7 Should different approaches (new sites/extensions to existing permitted quarries) be adopted for individual mineral types?

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

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Q9 Would it be more appropriate to prioritise specific areas above others?

Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

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?