Object
Preferred Options consultation document
Representation ID: 98494
Received: 15/10/2019
Respondent: Mrs Gina Hart
I am writing to object to your proposed quarrying of AOS E, including Shouldham Warren and the overlap with formerly SIL 02 in the Norfolk Minerals and waste local plan.
I feel very strongly that at this time when as a country and a county we are being told we should be planting trees to help off set Global warming we should be trying to conserve all trees possible rather than sacrificing this already established and managed woodland to make way for this quarry.
I think as a county we should doing a great deal more to recycle the glass already in circulation so taking away the need for the quarry. Rather than quarrying for new sources of silica sand, the planet does not have infinite resources of minerals and if as a population we just keep looking for a new source we will at some point in the future simply run out. Instead of destroying our environment can we not make Norfolk into a flagship county in our recycling projects.
Your proposed route to take traffic in and and out of the site will involve them joining the A 134 this is a very dangerous road and there have been many accidents around the turnings to Shouldham and the Sinks due to it being a fast road that has hidden turnings and blind dips in the road. If you surveyed the road you would see its unsuitability which would lead to an unacceptable increases in the additional risk to life.
I have worked for a long time in the community 0-19 children's services and more recently in children's mental health early intervention services which as you know is a government priority at the moment. One of the main messages we try to instil in all children is how to protect and look after their own mental and emotional health. One of the key messages is to get out into the open air and nature, to come away from screens and social media and be more active like going for a walk to do this you need open welcoming enriching outdoor spaces. The warren is used by young people and families to run, bike ride, walk dogs, build dens, climb trees, meet friends and be able to experience a level of independence and risk taking which for many is not available anywhere else in their lives. To this end the warren is used by schools, youth groups, cubs, brownies, scouts, guides groups, various clubs and associations. They come from a wide area to use this resource as the warren is such a unique place for young people to use.
In the same way it used by adults and has the same benefits to their emotional and mental health.
This use of the Warren by people also has a positive affect on physical health and the amount of exercise people are taking and is helping with the populations battle with obesity which is another health campaign the government are at present championing.
I feel that should you go ahead with this proposed destruction of the area with your quarry, you would be in direct conflict with the governments health policies.
At the moment you can not fail to hear of various high profile campaigns about the loss of our
nations wildlife. The Warren is full of wildlife and is a great environment for species to thrive in and a good place for the public to observe and learning about native species. Is it worth loosing this natural resource just to get at the sand?
Should this quarry actually take place it will have a huge affect on the local economy and jobs, the loss of agricultural land and negative affects on our local wild life with a potential to damage the local water supply. Also loss of this natural resource which plays such an important part for many people in protecting their emotional and mental health.
I am writing to object to your proposed quarrying of AOS E, including Shouldham Warren and the overlap with formerly SIL 02 in the Norfolk Minerals and waste local plan.
I feel very strongly that at this time when as a country and a county we are being told we should be planting trees to help off set Global warming we should be trying to conserve all trees possible rather than sacrificing this already established and managed woodland to make way for this quarry.
I think as a county we should doing a great deal more to recycle the glass already in circulation so taking away the need for the quarry. Rather than quarrying for new sources of silica sand, the planet does not have infinite resources of minerals and if as a population we just keep looking for a new source we will at some point in the future simply run out. Instead of destroying our environment can we not make Norfolk into a flagship county in our recycling projects.
Your proposed route to take traffic in and and out of the site will involve them joining the A 134 this is a very dangerous road and there have been many accidents around the turnings to Shouldham and the Sinks due to it being a fast road that has hidden turnings and blind dips in the road. If you surveyed the road you would see its unsuitability which would lead to an unacceptable increases in the additional risk to life.
I have worked for a long time in the community 0-19 children's services and more recently in children's mental health early intervention services which as you know is a government priority at the moment. One of the main messages we try to instil in all children is how to protect and look after their own mental and emotional health. One of the key messages is to get out into the open air and nature, to come away from screens and social media and be more active like going for a walk to do this you need open welcoming enriching outdoor spaces. The warren is used by young people and families to run, bike ride, walk dogs, build dens, climb trees, meet friends and be able to experience a level of independence and risk taking which for many is not available anywhere else in their lives. To this end the warren is used by schools, youth groups, cubs, brownies, scouts, guides groups, various clubs and associations. They come from a wide area to use this resource as the warren is such a unique place for young people to use.
In the same way it used by adults and has the same benefits to their emotional and mental health.
This use of the Warren by people also has a positive affect on physical health and the amount of exercise people are taking and is helping with the populations battle with obesity which is another health campaign the government are at present championing.
I feel that should you go ahead with this proposed destruction of the area with your quarry, you would be in direct conflict with the governments health policies.
At the moment you can not fail to hear of various high profile campaigns about the loss of our
nations wildlife. The Warren is full of wildlife and is a great environment for species to thrive in and a good place for the public to observe and learning about native species. Is it worth loosing this natural resource just to get at the sand?
Should this quarry actually take place it will have a huge affect on the local economy and jobs, the loss of agricultural land and negative affects on our local wild life with a potential to damage the local water supply. Also loss of this natural resource which plays such an important part for many people in protecting their emotional and mental health.