Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98304
Received: 22/10/2019
Respondent: Mr JJ Gallagher
An Objection To Quarrying In The Areas of AOS E and SIL 02 On Health Grounds
Please enter this letter as my health objection to quarrying taking place in the areas of Area of Search (AOS) E and SIL 02 in the Preferred Consultation of the Mineral and Waste Local Plan (M&WLP) Review.
NCC's Sustainability Appraisal Report has as its Sustainability Aim (SA) 9, "To contribute to improved health and amenity of local communities in Norfolk". Furthermore, the comments NCC ascribes to define this aim are, "This policy requires development to not have an unacceptable impact on local amenity, health, Public Open Space, PROW and outdoor recreation facilities. It also states that, where appropriate, enhancement of the Public Rights of Way Network and the creation of recreation opportunities will be sought".
To remove open spaces and areas of forest with easy access to nature that are used by thousands of people to walk and relax in as well as to enjoy more physical outdoor pursuits such as cycling, running and horse-riding is totally the opposite to the stated Sustainability Aim of NCC. To allow quarrying to take the area will damage the health of the local and wider population. It is a proven fact that outdoor exercise and walking in wooded areas reduces the stress and anxiety levels of the individuals taking part. Such an amenity, if lost to quarrying will result in further physical and mental ailments to the local population. Inactivity is the 4th leading factor in global mortality accounting for 6% of deaths.
NCC have stated what their aim is and they now need to prove they mean it by removing AOS E and SIL 02 from the M&WLP.
In summary, I object on health grounds to quarrying in SIL 02 and AOS E for the following reason:
● NCC are not fulfilling their own Sustainability Aim 9 by removing open spaces and access to nature in AOS E and SIL 02. By not following through on their aim will cause an increase in physical and mental problems for the residents of the surrounding villages who use these areas. That is unacceptable and AOS E and SIL 02 should be removed from the M&WLP.
An Objection To Quarrying In The Areas of AOS E and SIL 02 On Health Grounds Dear Norfolk County Council,
Please enter this letter as my health objection to quarrying taking place in the areas of Area of Search (AOS) E and SIL 02 in the Preferred Consultation of the Mineral and Waste Local Plan (M&WLP) Review.
NCC's Sustainability Appraisal Report has as its Sustainability Aim (SA) 9, "To contribute to improved health and amenity of local communities in Norfolk". Furthermore, the comments NCC ascribes to define this aim are, "This policy requires development to not have an unacceptable impact on local amenity, health, Public Open Space, PROW and outdoor recreation facilities. It also states that, where appropriate, enhancement of the Public Rights of Way Network and the creation of recreation opportunities will be sought".
To remove open spaces and areas of forest with easy access to nature that are used by thousands of people to walk and relax in as well as to enjoy more physical outdoor pursuits such as cycling, running and horse-riding is totally the opposite to the stated Sustainability Aim of NCC. To allow quarrying to take the area will damage the health of the local and wider population. It is a proven fact that outdoor exercise and walking in wooded areas reduces the stress and anxiety levels of the individuals taking part. Such an amenity, if lost to quarrying will result in further physical and mental ailments to the local population. Inactivity is the 4th leading factor in global mortality accounting for 6% of deaths.
NCC have stated what their aim is and they now need to prove they mean it by removing AOS E and SIL 02 from the M&WLP.
In summary, I object on health grounds to quarrying in SIL 02 and AOS E for the following reason:
● NCC are not fulfilling their own Sustainability Aim 9 by removing open spaces and access to nature in AOS E and SIL 02. By not following through on their aim will cause an increase in physical and mental problems for the residents of the surrounding villages who use these areas. That is unacceptable and AOS E and SIL 02 should be removed from the M&WLP.