Object

Representation ID: 92137

Received: 12/08/2018

Respondent: Mr Jason Lane

Summary: It is an area of AONB; SSSI; a school in very close proximity; increased heavy goods traffic to an already congested road system.; noise, water and air pollution.

Objections to proposed expansion of existing quarry are:
1. The proposed site is an area of outstanding natural beauty and close to the existing coastal ridge which holds numerous species of flora and fauna including Woodlark and Nightjars.
2. An expansion of the existing site will increase heavy trafiic/Heavy Goods Vechicles on local roads, especially Britons Lane and the A148.
3. The site is adjacent to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Extracting minerals from this area will have a detrimental impact on important species and habitat.
4. There is a school opposite the proposed site. Increased heavy traffic and access/egress to/from the proposed site could impact on safety.
5. There is a health concern to users and children of the local school and to local residents from air pollutants and noise from the proposed site as well as increased traffic.
6. There is a concern regarding increased noise due to explosives use (which does occur on the current site) which will be much closer to residents and school children.
7. There is a concern regarding possible water pollution to the surrounding area, especially once the area is quarried below the water table.