Object
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99313
Received: 15/12/2022
Respondent: Norfolk Gravel
Agent: David L Walker Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
In respect of Policy MP7, the application of the wording “exceptional circumstances” is questioned as this creates an unnecessary barrier to change. Sometimes the reason for a change can be simple, and therefore applying a qualifying criterion seems unjustified and unnecessary. The test should be no diminishment in quality, as per the remainder of the policy.
The absence of drainage and flood risk wording under Policy MP7 is also notable as these are key aspects when considering the design of any restoration landform under the modern day planning regime.
Soundness test: not justified