In order to address the Initial Conclusion that the site is unsuitable for allocation because of 'unacceptable impacts on the landscape', the area of land proposed for extraction has been reduced and a detailed specification for screen bunding and landscaping arrangements has been prepared. The scheme has been designed so that the future workings will be adequately screened whilst ensuring that all screen bunding will not in itself be intrusive in the landscape. As a consequence of reducing the area of land for extraction, a revised mineral reserve estimate has been prepared. All documents illustrating the working and restoration proposals, including screening arrangements and detailing the revised mineral reserve estimate are being submitted under separate cover.
On behalf of Frimstone Limited, I would contend that the information submitted adequately addresses the sole reason why this site has not been considered suitable for allocation and that the site should now be allocated.