Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 94706
Received: 27/10/2019
Respondent: Mrs LDT Gallagher
The area of 250m around sensitive receptors, etc is completely arbitrary and has no basis in research. There have been no studies conducted in the UK, therefore, a 250m zone to mitigate against respiratory dust is unsound. In addition it is noted that in policy MW5 a buffer of 1500m from a mineral site is mandated for areas supporting a bird (Stone Curlew) yet a buffer of merely 250m, or less, is deemed acceptable for humans. This also makes the M&WLP unsound.
The area of 250m around sensitive receptors, etc is completely arbitrary and has no basis in research. There have been no studies conducted in the UK, therefore, a 250m zone to mitigate against respiratory dust is unsound. In addition it is noted that in policy MW5 a buffer of 1500m from a mineral site is mandated for areas supporting a bird (Stone Curlew) yet a buffer of merely 250m, or less, is deemed acceptable for humans. This also makes the M&WLP unsound.