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Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92003
Received: 08/08/2018
Respondent: Mr & Mrs L Jackson
Number of people: 2
I am writing with regards to a meeting held at Shouldham Village Hall, on Monday 6th August 2018 at 7.30pm. The meeting was held for both residents of Marham and Shouldham to discuss the proposed Sibelco UK Ltd development of land within both of these villages for the extraction of Silica sand (SIL 02 land at Shouldham and Marham)
We would like for you to accept this E-mail, as our formal objection of this proposal, for the following reasons:
Environmental impact: The proposed area to be affected by this development is vast, the land in this area is predominantly agricultural with wooded areas and a river. Other than when crops are being set, tended to or harvested, the area is quiet and a beautiful place to walk, because of this there is a huge array of wildlife, including swans, deer, owls and bats. We feel that we are very lucky to be close to such a haven and are concerned that the development will impact greatly on this.
Whilst we understand the need for resources, the amount of time, money and labour that would go into a project like this, would surely be better spent on recycling existing materials, instead of constantly exploiting the earth and nature.
Scenic impact: As residents of The Street in Marham, the view that we and the majority of people in Marham have at the moment is unspoilt for as far as the eye can see, this is certainly something that was taken into account when we purchased our property, we feel that the development is likely to impact on all of our house prices as much as our views. Silbelco have proposed 'screening of works' but no details of this have been given, and as much of Marham is on a hill, the screen would have to be considerably high and most likely unsightly.
Extraction and Health Impact: At the meeting the representative from Silbelco said that they would like to use a dredger boat/barge with a pump to extract the Silica sand before transporting it elsewhere, but this again is not the confirmed method, other methods that may be adopted could easily result in heavy machinery releasing fine particles of Silica into the air, this we have been advised, is a serious health risk, especially to the young and elderly. From the proposed site area the Junior school within Marham is clearly visable and higher than its surrounding neighbours.
We would be most grateful if you would consider these concerns.
I am writing with regards to a meeting held at Shouldham Village Hall, on Monday 6th August 2018 at 7.30pm. The meeting was held for both residents of Marham and Shouldham to discuss the proposed Sibelco UK Ltd development of land within both of these villages for the extraction of Silica sand (SIL 02 land at Shouldham and Marham)
We would like for you to accept this E-mail, as our formal objection of this proposal, for the following reasons:
Environmental impact
The proposed area to be affected by this development is vast, the land in this area is predominantly agricultural with wooded areas and a river. Other than when crops are being set, tended to or harvested, the area is quiet and a beautiful place to walk, because of this there is a huge array of wildlife, including swans, deer, owls and bats. We feel that we are very lucky to be close to such a haven and are concerned that the development will impact greatly on this.
Whilst we understand the need for resources, the amount of time, money and labour that would go into a project like this, would surely be better spent on recycling existing materials, instead of constantly exploiting the earth and nature.
Scenic impact
As residents of The Street in Marham, the view that we and the majority of people in Marham have at the moment is unspoilt for as far as the eye can see, this is certainly something that was taken into account when we purchased our property, we feel that the development is likely to impact on all of our house prices as much as our views. Silbelco have proposed 'screening of works' but no details of this have been given, and as much of Marham is on a hill, the screen would have to be considerably high and most likely unsightly.
Extraction and Health Impact
At the meeting the representative from Silbelco said that they would like to use a dredger boat/barge with a pump to extract the Silica sand before transporting it elsewhere, but this again is not the confirmed method, other methods that may be adopted could easily result in heavy machinery releasing fine particles of Silica into the air, this we have been advised, is a serious health risk, especially to the young and elderly. From the proposed site area the Junior school within Marham is clearly visable and higher than its surrounding neighbours.
We would be most grateful if you would consider these concerns.