Object

Representation ID: 92139

Received: 12/08/2018

Respondent: Mr Jason Lane

Summary: It opposite an area of AONB; increased heavy goods traffic to an already congested road system; detrimental effect on local tourist industry; noise, water and air pollution; objection to expansion of current licence that has only recently been granted.

Objections to proposed expansion of existing quarry are:
1. It is opposite an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in particular Pretty Corner Woods, Sheringham. The area is a popular tourist attraction and an increase in traffic will make this less so.
2. An expansion of the existing site will increase heavy traffic/Heavy Goods Vehicles on local roads, especially 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 health concern to local residents from air pollutants and increased noise from the proposed site as well as increased traffic.
5. There is a concern regarding possible water pollution to the surrounding area, especially once the area is quarried below the water table.
6. A licence has only recently been granted for mineral extraction to this site and was not granted on further expansion of the site.