I am writing to voice my objections to the three sites proposed for gravel extraction by Earsham Gravel Ltd In Earsham (Min 209, 210 and 211). My objections and concerns around the proposals and the way they have been communicated are as follows:

Concerns around communications and insufficient consultation:
* There has been a distinct lack of transparency and communication around this proposal. Only residents within a small radius of the proposed sites have been informed by post (even some within the designated radius didn't receive a letter). Many people in the village are only now finding out about the application with only a matter of days before the consultation closes.
* The proposal report has not been made readily available, there are many elderly people in the village for whom viewing documents online and sending emails isn't an option. Although some print copies were available in Libraries these were not located in the village and would require transportation to go and view.
* The map on the proposal application is misleading, I am not sure of the age of the map but it doesn't show any indication of the housing that would be directly opposite the proposed site at the end of Hall Road (station road etc). (the map wasn't even provided in the letter to residents)

Concerns around the impact of the proposed Gravel extraction sites (material considerations and social impact):
* The sites are extremely close to the village and the dust, noise and emissions would negatively impact residents.
* Hall road is used by residents and visitors as a tranquil place of beauty and nature for walks and recreation leading on to Pheasants walk and many other natural public paths. The traffic of heavy vehicles would spoil this and make Earsham a less attractive place for visitors and residents alike. This could impact on business for the attractions we have such as the Wetland centre and our lovely Village pub and would be disruptive to the habitats of the varied wildlife in the area.
* Although it is proposed that the sites would eventually be turned into natural areas there is no mention if these would be public and available for the village residents to enjoy or be used for other purposes.

Because of my concerns around lack of consultation my sister and I walked around the village yesterday (9/8/2018) to talk to residents, many of whom had not heard about the proposal.

I attach a petition from 19 residents of Earsham objecting to the applications as they stand and asking for an extended and more transparent consultation period for all three proposed sites.

I hope that you will take into account all of the concerns mentioned above and honour the request for an extended consultation period so that all residents of Earsham can have a fair say in the proposed changes to their village.

Please could you confirm receipt of this email and petition document.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.