Policy MW2: Transport
Comment
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99121
Received: 11/11/2022
Respondent: Broads Authority
We have some queries and questions. These are not saying the Plan is unsound by asking these queries, but we would welcome thoughts on these and they may result in improvements to the Plan.
MW2 - should this refer to how staff travel to and from the site as a place of work?
MW2 – should this refer to the potential to use clean fuel/net zero emissions fuel for the HGVs or other work vehicles?
Comment
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99292
Received: 14/12/2022
Respondent: Mineral Products Association
Suggested altered wording for the last bullet point of the policy as follows to make the policy effective.
This alteration is made to prevent a dogmatic approach being taken. We have examples of cycle racks needing to be provided when it was clearly impractical for individuals to safely cycle to the site.
[insert: 'Where practical and'] appropriate measures to reduce car travel to the site by workers and visitors and encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport.
Comment
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99308
Received: 15/12/2022
Respondent: Norfolk Gravel
Agent: David L Walker Ltd
Regarding Policy MW2 whist the company supports the aspiration for the use of other transport modes, more often than not such avenues are not available, and as such the term “Where appropriate” should replace the word “All”. Similarly, in relation to the last bullet point of the policy is it not always practical to access a site by alternative means, and often access by car is the only means, especially for mineral sites which tend to be located in the rural hinterland.
The term “Where appropriate” should replace the word “All”. Similarly, in relation to the last bullet point of the policy is it not always practical to access a site by alternative means, and often access by car is the only means, especially for mineral sites which tend to be located in the rural hinterland.
Support
Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication
Representation ID: 99419
Received: 19/12/2022
Respondent: National Highways
National Highways welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Norfolk Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2038. The document provides a vision for the future of the area and sets out a number of key objectives and planning policies that will be used to help support growth across the region.
National Highways has been appointed by the Sectary of State for Transport as strategic highway company under the provisions of the Infrastructure Act 2015 and is the highway authority, traffic authority and street authority for the Strategic Road Network (SRN). It is our role to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the SRN whilst acting as a delivery partner to national economic growth. In relation to this consultation, our principal interest is safeguarding maintenance and the operation of the A47 and A11 which route through the Plan area.
National Highways welcome the decision that each site must be accompanied by a transport Assessment as and when they come forward to understand the impact on the road network (Policy MW2: Transport). We look forward to working with you as the Minerals and Waste Plan emerges. We welcome any opportunities to join in discussions on site location where there is a potential for changes to existing trip generation or where new sites are proposed.
I hope that the above comments are useful in the progression of the Norfolk Minerals and Waste Local Plan, and will allow you to move forward, and we will continue to work with yourselves as you move forward.