Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation

Hi Steve
Further to the consultation on the minerals local plan issues and options, Doncaster would like to confirm we will continue to work with Nottinghamshire and other relevant authorities with regard to Duty to Cooperate. The joint position statement recognises that Nottinghamshire is a net exporter of sand and gravel and contributes (in the short term) toward supplying aggregate mineral to meet the development requirements identified in the Doncaster and Rotherham Local Plans. This joint position statement is a result of previous engagement in 2013 between Doncaster and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councils, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council.

Doncaster is not proposing to answer all the questions within the issues and options, just the ones relevant to sand and gravel and the joint position statement.
Q2 - Doncaster council agrees with the draft vision

Q8 - Doncaster council believes it is very important to maintain a geological spread of minerals to minimise transportation distances and provide steady and adequate supply of resources to the South Yorkshire market.

Q9 - It is not for Doncaster council to determine which areas should be prioritised, but it is noted that the Issues and Options consultation estimates a shortfall in sand and gravel provision over the proposed plan period of some 17.8 million tonnes. This will of course need to be addressed if possible. It is also noted that the resources that serve the South Yorkshire Market are currently extracted in and around the Idle Valley to the south of Doncaster and should be given some consideration when developing the new Local Plan.

Doncaster council currently has no further comments to make at this stage; however as the plan progresses, we welcome the opportunity for further engagement and discussion to consider any cross boundary implications and to consider the need to update the joint minerals position statement.
I look forward to meeting you on the 1s February to discuss the joint position statement. Kind Regards
Helen

Hi Steve
Further to the consultation on the minerals local plan issues and options, Doncaster would like to confirm we will continue to work with Nottinghamshire and other relevant authorities with regard to Duty to Cooperate. The joint position statement recognises that Nottinghamshire is a net exporter of sand and gravel and contributes (in the short term) toward supplying aggregate mineral to meet the development requirements identified in the Doncaster and Rotherham Local Plans. This joint position statement is a result of previous engagement in 2013 between Doncaster and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councils, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council.

Doncaster is not proposing to answer all the questions within the issues and options, just the ones relevant to sand and gravel and the joint position statement.
Q2 - Doncaster council agrees with the draft vision

Q8 - Doncaster council believes it is very important to maintain a geological spread of minerals to minimise transportation distances and provide steady and adequate supply of resources to the South Yorkshire market.

Q9 - It is not for Doncaster council to determine which areas should be prioritised, but it is noted that the Issues and Options consultation estimates a shortfall in sand and gravel provision over the proposed plan period of some 17.8 million tonnes. This will of course need to be addressed if possible. It is also noted that the resources that serve the South Yorkshire Market are currently extracted in and around the Idle Valley to the south of Doncaster and should be given some consideration when developing the new Local Plan.

Doncaster council currently has no further comments to make at this stage; however as the plan progresses, we welcome the opportunity for further engagement and discussion to consider any cross boundary implications and to consider the need to update the joint minerals position statement.
I look forward to meeting you on the 1s February to discuss the joint position statement. Kind Regards
Helen

Hi Steve
Further to the consultation on the minerals local plan issues and options, Doncaster would like to confirm we will continue to work with Nottinghamshire and other relevant authorities with regard to Duty to Cooperate. The joint position statement recognises that Nottinghamshire is a net exporter of sand and gravel and contributes (in the short term) toward supplying aggregate mineral to meet the development requirements identified in the Doncaster and Rotherham Local Plans. This joint position statement is a result of previous engagement in 2013 between Doncaster and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councils, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council.

Doncaster is not proposing to answer all the questions within the issues and options, just the ones relevant to sand and gravel and the joint position statement.
Q2 - Doncaster council agrees with the draft vision

Q8 - Doncaster council believes it is very important to maintain a geological spread of minerals to minimise transportation distances and provide steady and adequate supply of resources to the South Yorkshire market.

Q9 - It is not for Doncaster council to determine which areas should be prioritised, but it is noted that the Issues and Options consultation estimates a shortfall in sand and gravel provision over the proposed plan period of some 17.8 million tonnes. This will of course need to be addressed if possible. It is also noted that the resources that serve the South Yorkshire Market are currently extracted in and around the Idle Valley to the south of Doncaster and should be given some consideration when developing the new Local Plan.

Doncaster council currently has no further comments to make at this stage; however as the plan progresses, we welcome the opportunity for further engagement and discussion to consider any cross boundary implications and to consider the need to update the joint minerals position statement.
I look forward to meeting you on the 1s February to discuss the joint position statement. Kind Regards
Helen