Object
Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 92533
Received: 01/08/2018
Respondent: Mr Keith Nunn
The enclosed statement for this application came from the Ipswich office of the Environment Agency some five years ago. I have contacted them and they have said we that could resubmit it as it is still pertinent.
OBJECT Environment Agency (Miss C Williams)
Summary:
With regard to MIN38A, we have previously objected to this proposed site on ecological grounds in our response dated 25 April 2008. No real detail was provided in this response as to the reasons for our objection. For your information, part of this proposed site comprises a large (6.7ha) wet woodland with a sphagnum moss bog. Sphagnum bogs in wet woods are rare in the east of the county due to the dry climate. Wet woodlands are also a UK BAP Priority Habitat and wet woodlands within the Wensum Catchment have been targeted by The Norfolk Wet Woodland Project (a partnership of various organisations including County Councils, the Forestry Commission, the Wildlife Trusts and Natural England). A site of this size is therefore notable and could support rare invertebrate species such as the bog bush-cricket and various beetles. Bogs are very sensitive to changes in groundwater levels. Excavating a large area of gravel could therefore have a significant adverse impact on this habitat. This site is not formally designated, however it could be of local significance. Norfolk Wildlife Trust or Natural England might be able to provide more assistance.
The enclosed statement for this application came from the Ipswich office of the Environment Agency some five years ago. I have contacted them and they have said we that could resubmit it as it is still pertinent.
OBJECT Environment Agency (Miss C Williams)
Summary:
With regard to MIN38A, we have previously objected to this proposed site on ecological grounds in our response dated 25 April 2008. No real detail was provided in this response as to the reasons for our objection. For your information, part of this proposed site comprises a large (6.7ha) wet woodland with a sphagnum moss bog. Sphagnum bogs in wet woods are rare in the east of the county due to the dry climate. Wet woodlands are also a UK BAP Priority Habitat and wet woodlands within the Wensum Catchment have been targeted by The Norfolk Wet Woodland Project (a partnership of various organisations including County Councils, the Forestry Commission, the Wildlife Trusts and Natural England). A site of this size is therefore notable and could support rare invertebrate species such as the bog bush-cricket and various beetles. Bogs are very sensitive to changes in groundwater levels. Excavating a large area of gravel could therefore have a significant adverse impact on this habitat. This site is not formally designated, however it could be of local significance. Norfolk Wildlife Trust or Natural England might be able to provide more assistance.