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Question 1: What do you think of the draft vision and strategic objectives?

Representation ID: 31008

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

The Vision and Strategy Objectives provide clear direction.

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The Vision and Strategy Objectives provide clear direction.

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Question 2: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for sustainable development?

Representation ID: 31009

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

The principle of the policy is welcomed however Material Considerations is ambiguous and requires further clarification to prevent misuse or being used as a mechanism to stifle development

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The principle of the policy is welcomed however Material Considerations is ambiguous and requires further clarification to prevent misuse or being used as a mechanism to stifle development

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Question 3: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for minerals provision?

Representation ID: 31010

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

The policy should also secure adequate facilities to process mineral to ensure a steady supply of material throughout the plan period this will also prevent large landbanks of reserves in few sites.

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The policy should also secure adequate facilities to process mineral to ensure a steady supply of material throughout the plan period this will also prevent large landbanks of reserves in few sites.

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Question 4: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for biodiversity led restoration?

Representation ID: 31011

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

Mineral restoration schemes provide a good opportunity to improve biodiversity but it is not the only approach to restoring a mineral site.

Mineral restoration should incorporate the principles of sustainable development, providing a beneficial afteruse for future generations.

The protection and enhancement of biodiversity should be a stand alone policy .

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Mineral restoration schemes provide a good opportunity to improve biodiversity but it is not the only approach to restoring a mineral site.

Mineral restoration should incorporate the principles of sustainable development, providing a beneficial afteruse for future generations.

The protection and enhancement of biodiversity should be a stand alone policy .

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Question 5: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for climate change?

Representation ID: 31012

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

The protection against climate change is supported and I believe the Industry has made positive steps on this challenge

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The protection against climate change is supported and I believe the Industry has made positive steps on this challenge

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Question 6: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for sustainable transport?

Representation ID: 31013

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

As minerals can only be worked where they are found locating them next to growth areas may not always be feasible.
Mineral resources are often in rural locations therefore transportation can be challenging .
Support from the County Highway Authority would be welcomed to help the Industry utilise more sustainable transport modes where viable

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As minerals can only be worked where they are found locating them next to growth areas may not always be feasible.
Mineral resources are often in rural locations therefore transportation can be challenging .
Support from the County Highway Authority would be welcomed to help the Industry utilise more sustainable transport modes where viable

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Question 7: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for the built, historic and natural environment?

Representation ID: 31014

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

No Comment

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No Comment

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Question 8: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for the Nottinghamshire Green Belt?

Representation ID: 31015

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

As National Planning Policy states Mineral Extraction is not precluded from Green Belt Para 146 therefore very special circumstances is contrary to NPPF and should be removed from this policy

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As National Planning Policy states Mineral Extraction is not precluded from Green Belt Para 146 therefore very special circumstances is contrary to NPPF and should be removed from this policy

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Question 9: What do you think of the draft strategic policy for minerals safeguarding, consultation areas and associated minerals infrastructure?

Representation ID: 31016

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

The protection of Mineral reserves is welcomed. This protection should be extended to All Mineral Infrastructure (existing and future)

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The protection of Mineral reserves is welcomed. This protection should be extended to All Mineral Infrastructure (existing and future)

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Question 10: What do you think of the draft policy approach regarding future aggregate provision?

Representation ID: 31017

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

The figures stated within this policy reflect the current 10y average sales.

The policy does not capture the ability to ensure an annual steady supply of mineral.

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The figures stated within this policy reflect the current 10y average sales.

The policy does not capture the ability to ensure an annual steady supply of mineral.

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