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Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan Publication Version
MP7: Gypsum Provision
Representation ID: 221
Received: 11/10/2019
Respondent: British Gypsum
In relation to the Minerals Local Plan Publication Version consultation document, we would like to make the following comments:
1) Policy MP7: Gypsum Provision
We are supportive of the approach that has been taken for future gypsum provision in terms of:
a) A southern extension to the existing quarry has been proposed for allocation (MP7c)
A southern extension of Bantycock Quarry is required for a continued supply of high purity gypsum for high value speciality products made by Saint-Gobain Formula at its Jericho Works. Bantycock gypsum is also an essential raw material for British Gypsum’s manufacturing sites in Nottinghamshire (East Leake), Leicestershire (Barrow) and Staffordshire (Fauld).
b) A criteria based policy is also proposed, which is supportive of proposals for gypsum extraction outside the permitted sites (Marblaegis Mine and Bantycock Quarry), where a need can be demonstrated.
Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands is an important centre for the manufacture of gypsum plaster and plasterboard products for use in construction products. Given the importance of the Industry, it is considered that a broad area of search for gypsum for use in construction products is needed.
The options for identifying gypsum deposits in the UK are limited and Nottinghamshire is one of the counties in which it may be possible to identify and develop gypsum mining / quarrying operations that could supply the UK construction product market.
2) Page 68 – paragraph 4.73
This paragraph states that permitted reserves at Marblaegis Mine are sufficient until at least 2026.
Planning permission has been granted to extend the life of the mine until February 2042 (see application no. 8/16/01430/CMA).
In relation to the Minerals Local Plan Publication Version consultation document, we would like to make the following comments:
1) Policy MP7: Gypsum Provision
We are supportive of the approach that has been taken for future gypsum provision in terms of:
a) A southern extension to the existing quarry has been proposed for allocation (MP7c)
A southern extension of Bantycock Quarry is required for a continued supply of high purity gypsum for high value speciality products made by Saint-Gobain Formula at its Jericho Works. Bantycock gypsum is also an essential raw material for British Gypsum’s manufacturing sites in Nottinghamshire (East Leake), Leicestershire (Barrow) and Staffordshire (Fauld).
b) A criteria based policy is also proposed, which is supportive of proposals for gypsum extraction outside the permitted sites (Marblaegis Mine and Bantycock Quarry), where a need can be demonstrated.
Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands is an important centre for the manufacture of gypsum plaster and plasterboard products for use in construction products. Given the importance of the Industry, it is considered that a broad area of search for gypsum for use in construction products is needed.
The options for identifying gypsum deposits in the UK are limited and Nottinghamshire is one of the counties in which it may be possible to identify and develop gypsum mining / quarrying operations that could supply the UK construction product market.
2) Page 68 – paragraph 4.73
This paragraph states that permitted reserves at Marblaegis Mine are sufficient until at least 2026.
Planning permission has been granted to extend the life of the mine until February 2042 (see application no. 8/16/01430/CMA).
