Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 94923
Received: 29/10/2019
Respondent: Mr JJ Gallagher
MP2 - Where is the research that shows an area of 250m around sensitive receptors, etc is a reasonable and sound distance? It is completely arbitrary and has no basis in research, therefore the figure assumed is unsound. In addition, it is noted that in policy MW5 a protection zone of 1500m from a mineral site is mandated for any area supporting a bird (Stone Curlew) but a buffer of merely 250m, or less, is deemed acceptable for humans. This also makes the M&WLP unsound.
MP2 - Where is the research that shows an area of 250m around sensitive receptors, etc is a reasonable and sound distance? It is completely arbitrary and has no basis in research, therefore the figure assumed is unsound. In addition, it is noted that in policy MW5 a protection zone of 1500m from a mineral site is mandated for any area supporting a bird (Stone Curlew) but a buffer of merely 250m, or less, is deemed acceptable for humans. This also makes the M&WLP unsound.