This representation is made on behalf of Aggregate Industries UK Limited (AIUK). AIUK is a leading player in the construction and infrastructure industries producing and supplying a wide range of construction materials including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. AIUK imports and produces cementitious materials and offers a national road surfacing and contracting service. AIUK prides itself on best practice in sustainability having become the first company to be certificated to BES 6001, The Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products, developed by the BRE (Building Research Establishment) and is a founding member of the UK Green Building Council. AIUK is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with 90,000 employees, operating in 80 countries.

Please see below AIUK's response to Norfolk Minerals and Waste Local Plan Consultation May 2018.

Minerals and Waste Local Plan Vision implies sand and gravel sales shall remain within Norfolk, It is hoped Norfolk will support sand and gravel demand within the region in addition to being self-sufficient.

MW4 seeks a minimum of 10 % of energy used on site to be generated from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. The geographical location of minerals sites, phased operation and temporary nature hinders the ability to implement the aims of MW4.

WP1 Waste Management Capacity to be provided - waste statistics are not comprehensive or robust therefore I believe flexibility should be built into the policy allowing sites to come forward based upon market need.

MP1 Provision for Minerals Extraction - It is considered production capacity should be captured within this policy to ensure deliverability of a steady supply of mineral.

MP7 Progressive working, restoration and after-use - It is considered Best and Most Versatile soils should be recognised as a preferred afteruse.

We would be obliged if the above comments can be taken into account in the consultation process.

AIUK welcome being involved with the Minerals and Waste review process and are happy to meet in relation to these representations.