Specific Site Allocation Policy MIN 69 (land north of Holt Road, Aylmerton):

Comment

Representation ID: 99323

Received: 15/12/2022

Respondent: Norfolk Gravel

Agent: David L Walker Ltd

On the wording of Specific Site Allocation Policy MIN 69 (land north of Holt Road, Aylmerton) Norfolk Gravel would re iterate the same points as above, and would comment as follows:-
• criteria d is proposed to be simplified, with any requirements to upgrade the nearby highway removed;
• the need for criteria e is questioned as the stand off is already significant due to the provision of advance planting that would remain in situ;
• under criteria j instead of using the word “necessary” the council could use the wording “need to be maintained” as the advance planting is already installed;
• it is suggested that criteria o be split into two, one aspect related to footpaths and the other related to interpretation boards. Again, however it is questioned why such content needs to be included when it already forms part of the conditions and obligations under consent ref FUL/2019/0001.
A key aspect for the remainder of the allocation area would be to continue to maintain a very high quality restoration scheme for both the existing site, and proposed extension, with an emphasis on nature conservation habitat (specifically heathland), with improved public access, better access to geo-diversity and retention of exposures wherever possible; together with information boards (conveying information about the ecology, geology and geomorphology of the site). The provision of permissive routes through the restoration landform would also be continued to be considered by Norfolk Gravel as part of any future development scheme.
In general terms the company supports the allocation of site MIN69, with the above intended to provide greater context and content for the allocation profile.