Object

Representation ID: 99302

Received: 15/12/2022

Respondent: Stopit2

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

M25.1 Of all the allocated sites, MIN25 has by far and away the highest number of residential properties within 250 m of the proposed workings at 55 properties (with the exception of MIN40 which is an extension of an existing quarry). All of the other sites have less than 20 residential properties within 250 m of the proposed working area. The MIN25 site, unlike more suitable locations, is right in the middle of a village. This is quite contrary to your own Minerals Strategic Objectives, in particular MSO7 which states “To ensure potential impacts on the amenity of those people living in proximity to minerals development are effectively controlled, minimised and mitigated to acceptable levels”. Air Quality: 3.18 states that “Mineral extractions and associated development should be located , designed and operated to ensure no unacceptable impacts on Air Quality”. With the proximity to the village and with certain wind strengths and directions, Stopit 2 modelling has confirmed that the impact of MIN25 will extend to impact up to two thirds of the village (104 properties). Consequently the Stopit 2 association represents over 200 parishioners and only 3% are in favour of the proposal. This is unsound and not effective.

M25.1 does not address light pollution in the winter months, at one of the highest elevations in the village. This is contrary to Section 2.4 of this document. This is unsound and not positively prepared