Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Search representations

Results for Suffolk County Council search

New search New search

Comment

Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Policy MP7: Progressive working, restoration and after-use

Representation ID: 99443

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Representation Summary:

Would suggest to replace "enhanced" with "measurable increase in biodiversity"

Change suggested by respondent:

Would suggest to replace "enhanced" with "measurable increase in biodiversity"

Comment

Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Policy WP12: Non-hazardous and hazardous waste landfill

Representation ID: 99444

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Representation Summary:

- Point e “improvements to biodiversity” could be changed to “deliver measurable improvements to Biodiversity net gain” … this will bring it in line with the language used in the environment act around net gain.

Change suggested by respondent:

- Point e “improvements to biodiversity” could be changed to “deliver measurable improvements to Biodiversity net gain” … this will bring it in line with the language used in the environment act around net gain.

Comment

Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Policy WP17: Safeguarding waste management facilities – STRATEGIC POLICY

Representation ID: 99445

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Representation Summary:

In line with previous comments, It is suggested to re 20,000 tonnes per annum. There may be hazardous waste management facility operating below 20,000 tonnes which may be worth safeguarding.

Comment

Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Policy MP3: Borrow pits

Representation ID: 99446

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Representation Summary:

Would suggest that policy includes requirement that Borrow Pits will be restored with a measurable increase in biodiversity net gain after use if possible.

Change suggested by respondent:

Would suggest that policy includes requirement that Borrow Pits will be restored with a measurable increase in biodiversity net gain after use if possible.

Comment

Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Policy MP5: Core River Valleys

Representation ID: 99447

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Representation Summary:

- “enhance the biodiversity of the river valley” could replace with… “provide a measurable increase the Biodiversity of the river valley”
- This brings the wording more in line with the Environment act and BNG requirements.

Change suggested by respondent:

- “enhance the biodiversity of the river valley” could replace with… “provide a measurable increase the Biodiversity of the river valley”
- This brings the wording more in line with the Environment act and BNG requirements.

Comment

Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Pre-Submission Publication

Policy WP11: Disposal of inert waste by landfill

Representation ID: 99508

Received: 19/12/2022

Respondent: Suffolk County Council

Representation Summary:

- Point c “improvements to biodiversity” could be changed to “deliver measurable improvements to Biodiversity net gain” … this will bring it in line with the language used in the environment act around net gain.
- This would make the policy more effective, better mirroring of working in the acts / legislation.
- Otherwise quite strong landfill policy

Change suggested by respondent:

Point c “improvements to biodiversity” could be changed to “deliver measurable improvements to Biodiversity net gain” … this will bring it in line with the language used in the environment act around net gain.

For instructions on how to use the system and make comments, please see our help guide.