Comment

Representation ID: 3389

Received: 24/01/2024

Respondent: Norfolk County Council - Minerals and Waste Team

Norfolk Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Policy CS16 ‘Safeguarding mineral and waste sites and mineral resources’ applies as the proposed allocation, SN0218, is located within the consultation area for safeguarded mineral extraction site, Earsham Quarry, which is only 25m from the boundary of SN0218 at the closest point, with the A143 in between. The site assessment should include this information.

Therefore, the policy wording for this site should state: ‘The site is within the consultation area for a safeguarded mineral extraction site and the development must not prevent or prejudice the use of the existing mineral extraction site unless suitable alternative provision is made, or the applicant demonstrates that the site no
longer meets the needs of the aggregate industry.’