SCREENING AND SCOPING REPORT
D. A. Bird LTD.
May 2018
P l a n n i n g C o n s u l t a n t s
D. A. Bird Ltd Screening and Scoping Report Pury End Quarry
May 2018
3 Description of Proposed Development
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4 The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
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5 Potential Environmental Effects and Technical Considerations
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6 Other Potentially Relevant Considerations
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Appendix 1 – Site Location Plan
Appendix 2 – Site Plan
Appendix 3 – Plan showing the Northern Extension Working
Areas
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1 Introduction & Background
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This report has been prepared on behalf of our client D. A.
Bird Ltd (hereafter
referred to as the Company) to seek the Mineral Planning
Authority’s (MPA’s)
formal Screening and Scoping Opinion on the need for an
Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) and the potential scope of the environmental
impact assessment
of a planning application at Pury End Quarry for the following
proposals:
· Northern extension to the Quarry; and
· Revised restoration with the raising of approved levels of the
central/northern area of the existing operational quarry with
importation of
inert materials.
1.1.2 To assist the MPA in coming to a considered view, a site
description and details of
the proposed development are outlined below along with an outline
of any
potential environmental effects and their potential significance.
In addition, other potential considerations material to the
preparation and consideration of this
application are also set out below. A Site Location Plan (Appendix
1), a Plan showing
an outline of the site area (Appendix 2) and a plan showing the
northern extension working areas (Appendix 3) are attached to this
report.
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2 Site Location & Description
2.1.1 Pury End Quarry is located approximately 300m west and south
west of the village
of Pury End and just under 2km from Towcester to the north west.
The village of
Paulerspury lies approximately 2km to the east/south east. Access
to the quarry is
gained from an entrance in the southern end of the site from the
public highway.
2.1.1 Limestone and good quality building stone has been supplied
from Pury End Quarry
near Towcester for over 30 years. Customers are builders,
landscapers and private
individuals and the extracted stone is suitable for new houses,
extensions, interior
features such as fireplaces and exterior features such as barbeque
areas, garden
walls, water features, rockeries and decorative features.
2.1.2 The quarry benefits from being distanced from residential
areas. The nearest
residential property being Kirby Farmhouse (Grade II Listed), with
operations at the Quarry being over 200m from this property with a
large degree of natural
vegetation providing screening.
2.1.3 In terms of surrounding land uses, the site is bounded to the
south by the public highway with agricultural land surrounding the
site to the east, west and north.
2.1.4 Concept Park office/industrial park comprised of converted
barns and modern
buildings which provide high office and workshop units is located
to the north east
of the existing quarry and directly adjacent to the proposed
extension area.
2.1.5 In a wider context, the quarry is situated in an area of
undulating countryside.
Views of the site are restricted mainly to the east with views of
part of the village of
Paulerspury possible.
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3.1.1 The proposed development is comprised of the following
elements:
· Northern extension to the Quarry; and
· Revised restoration with the raising of approved levels of
the
central/northern area of the existing operational quarry with
importation of
inert materials.
3.1.2 In terms of the proposed northern extension, this forms only
the southern part
(approximately 37.5%) of the M7: Pury End Quarry Extension
allocated for
limestone and building stone extraction in the Adopted Minerals and
Waste Local
Plan. The proposed extension area measures approximately 6ha with
the northern
boundary following a natural ridge in the field.
3.1.3 In terms of operations in the proposed extension area, due to
significant
overburden contained in the western section, the Company are
proposing to just
carry out extraction operations in the eastern half.
3.1.4 The western side of the extension area is to be stripped but
not extracted and is to
accommodate additional fill material/overburden. As discussed, the
eastern side of the
area to be extracted and also infilled with inert material above
level to tie in with the
levels in the western side (see attached plan at Appendix 3
outlining the 2 areas).
3.1.5 Furthermore, as part of the scheme, it is proposed that the
restoration of the
central/northern area of the existing operational quarry
(approximately 3ha) is to be
increased to approximately 2m above the approved final land levels,
and feathered
down to the east and west, into the surrounding land levels,
previously restored levels
and also the proposed extension area. This will lead to the loss of
the hedgerow, which
forms the northern boundary of the current site, which may be
translocated to an area
of the existing quarry if deemed of sufficient value.
3.1.6 The existing method of extraction in terms of both building
stone and aggregate
production, together with other aspects of the operations, would
continue. Existing site infrastructure would continue to be used,
with material extracted from the
proposed extension hauled back through the existing quarry via the
existing access
road.
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3.1.7 The design of the extension proposals would take into account
natural screening, to
be supplemented by additional amelioration features.
3.1.8 Traffic movements from the quarry would not exceed 140
movements (70 in and 70
out) as set out in condition 7 of Planning Permission ref:
07/00011/MIN, with
restoration materials imported on a back haul basis as much as
possible. Quarry
generated traffic would continue to enter and exit the existing
access to the quarry.
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4 The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
4.1.1 The need for an Environmental Assessment is considered under
the terms of the
Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment)
Regulations 2017.
4.1.2 In terms of extraction of aggregate, the proposal
predominantly falls within the
description of Category 2(a) of Column 1 of Schedule 2 as the
proposal exceeds the
‘All Development except the construction of building…’ threshold
referred to in
Column 2 of Schedule 2.
4.1.3 The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) advises in
Paragraph 058
(Reference ID 4-058-20140306) indicative thresholds where it is
more likely that EIA
will be required, and also advises of key issues to consider. For
quarry proposals it is
recommended that EIA is more likely to be required if the quarry
covers more than
15 hectares or involves the extraction of more than 30,000 tonnes
of mineral per year. Therefore, in terms of extraction operations,
the proposed extension area falls
under the 15 ha limit and the level of minerals to be extracted is
also below the
threshold.
4.1.4 As the proposal involves restoration through infilling of
inert wastes, it is also worth
considering this element in the EIA considerations. Category 11(b)
of Schedule 2 of
the EIA Regulations 2017 sets out the descriptions and applicable
thresholds and
criteria for installations for the disposal of waste. The threshold
states:
I. The disposal is by incineration; or
II. the area of the development exceeds 0.5 hectare; or
III. the installation is to be sited within 100 metres of any
controlled waters.
4.1.5 The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) advises in
Paragraph 058
(Reference ID 4-058-20140306) indicative thresholds where it is
more likely that EIA
will be required, and also advises of key issues to consider. In
relation to
installations for the disposal of waste, it advises the
following:
“Installations (including landfill sites) for the deposit, recovery
and/or disposal of
household, industrial and/or commercial wastes where new capacity
is created to hold more than 50,000 tonnes per year, or to hold
waste on a site of 10 hectares or
more. Sites taking smaller quantities of these wastes, sites
seeking only to accept
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inert wastes (demolition rubble etc.) or Civic Amenity sites, are
unlikely to require
Environmental Impact Assessment”.
4.1.6 Although, the site area is under the 10 ha threshold
(extension area – 6ha and
existing quarry infilling area – 3ha) and the level of infilling
throughout the duration
of the proposal will be below 50,000 tonnes per annum, it is
considered that a
combination of the aggregate and infilling operations mean the
proposals may
likely require EIA.
4.1.7 Therefore, in accordance with Part 4, Para 15 of the ‘Town
and Country Planning
(Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017’, the company
request that
MPA provide a Scoping Opinion as to the information to be provided
in the
Environmental Statement.
4.1.8 To assist you in the formulation of the Scoping Opinion this
report provides an outline of the development proposal and a broad
outline of potential
environmental effects and technical considerations as well as the
potential benefits
and other relevant considerations. You will find included with this
report:
· Location plan (Appendix 1);
· Plan showing an outline of the site area (Appendix 2); and
· Plan showing the proposed northern extension working areas
(Appendix 3).
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5 Potential Environmental Effects and Technical
Considerations
5.1.1 The scope of the potential effects on the environment and
technical considerations
to be considered in relation to the proposed development are as
follows:
· Potential landscape & visual effects;
· Effects on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage;
· Potential effects of noise;
· Potential effects of dust and effects on local air quality;
· Potential effects on the water environment;
· Potential Effects on Soil Resources; and
· Potential Effects of Traffic.
Potential Landscape & Visual Effects
5.1.2 A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) will be
undertaken following the
Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment 3rd Edition
(GLVIA3) published by the Institute of Environmental Management and
Assessment and the
Landscape Institute in 2013. The LVIA will demonstrate an
understanding of the
existing approved development and restoration scheme and its
setting (the baseline) adequately assess the impact of the proposed
development upon the
landscape character and the visual amenity.
5.1.3 A study area of approximately 2.5km distance from the
application site is proposed
for both the landscape and visual impact assessments.
5.1.4 In order to assess the potential impacts on the landscape,
existing landscape
character assessments would be considered to better understand the
site and its
context.
5.1.5 In accordance with GLVIA3, representative, specific and
illustrative viewpoints will
be selected from a range of receptor types, orientations and
distances from the site
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to understand the visual effects and will be agreed with the
Councils landscape
advisor. Consultation regarding the methodology, and viewpoint
locations in
particular, is welcomed.
5.1.6 The LVIA will be used as a design tool to propose mitigation
measures for
incorporation into the development scheme and the restoration
concept.
Consideration will be given to enhancements of existing features
and how the
restoration relates to the visual amenity and landscape character
of the locality and
the wider area.
Potential Effects on Ecology & Nature Conservation
Interests
5.1.7 An assessment of the potential ecological impact of the
proposed development
area would be undertaken which would reflect the guidelines
produced by IEEM
“Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment”.
5.1.8 The assessment will include a desk based survey to identify
existing ecological
designations on the site and on adjacent area.
5.1.9 Further to this, a Phase 1 Habitat survey will be conducted
to identify the level of ecological and nature conservation value
of the site currently and the potential
for/presence of protected species.
5.1.10 Based upon the findings of this assessment work, if
required, recommendations will be made on the need for further
assessment/survey work to be carried out (at an
appropriate time of year). If necessary, this work will also
identify proposed
mitigation required to minimise any potential impact on ecology and
nature
conservation.
5.1.11 The results of all survey work will be used to assist the
Company in the final scheme
design.
Archaeology & Cultural Heritage
5.1.12 A desk based assessment of the site would be undertaken to
identify the presence
and significance of any potential archaeological remains within the
proposed site
area.
5.1.13 The desk based assessment would be used as a baseline study
for assessing the
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potential impact the development may have on any identified
archaeological and
cultural heritage resource. A geophysical survey will also be
undertaken to give a
more informed assessment of any archaeological activity at the
site. Consideration
of potential mitigation measures to minimise any adverse impacts
that are
identified would be outlined and amendments to the scheme design
made
accordingly.
Potential Effects of Noise
5.1.14 In terms of the potential impacts of noise from the proposed
development, the
proposed extension benefits from being located away from main
residential areas
although it does move operations closer to Concept Park
office/industrial park. The
current operations at the quarry are carried out within
environmentally acceptable
levels. Therefore, it is proposed that the planning application
will incorporate noise mitigation to minimise the potential impact
from noise.
Potential Effects of Dust and Effects on Local Air Quality
5.1.15 Effective dust suppression measures are currently adopted
and incorporated at the site ensuring that dust is minimised and is
not a source of nuisance. Therefore, it is
proposed that the planning application will incorporate a dust
mitigation scheme to
minimise the generation of airborne dust.
Potential Effects on the Water Environment
5.1.16 The impacts of the proposals on the hydrology, hydrogeology
and drainage of the
site will be undertaken.
5.1.17 As the site is over 1 hectare in area a Flood Risk
Assessment will also be undertaken.
Potential Effects on Soil Resources
5.1.18 An assessment of the soil resources will be undertaken to
consider the potential
impacts and any necessary mitigation measures.
5.1.19 Published information on soils and land quality will be
referred to as well as
borehole information on soils.
5.1.20 This information will be used to determine the location of
the various soil types
across the site and provide an indication of the materials
available for the
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restoration of the site. The assessment will give consideration to
the approach to be
taken to soil stripping, handling and storage and the subsequent
use of the soils in
the restoration of the site.
Potential Effects of Traffic
5.1.21 The existing quarry transport infrastructure and access to
the public highway will be
used to gain access to the public highway. The proposed development
will not result
in traffic movements exceeding 140 movements (70 in and 70 out) as
set out in
condition 7 of Planning Permission ref: 07/00011/MIN but will
prolong vehicle
movements over a longer period of time.
5.1.22 The EIA will though include a concise review of the existing
transport arrangements,
including access standard, vehicle volumes and the
routeing/management of
vehicles.
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6 Other Potentially Relevant Considerations
6.1.1 In carrying out the EIA the Company will give consideration
to other potentially
relevant matters, including the need for the development, the
potential socio-
economic effects of the development, the main alternatives to the
development
and options in terms of scheme design. Consideration will also be
given to the
potential cumulative effect of the development, having particular
regard to the
totality of the whole development as well as the potential for the
effects to be
experienced in combination with those of other developments.
Need
6.1.2 Restoration using inert waste makes a significant
contribution to the aims of
sustainable development by returning land to agricultural,
recreational and
conservation uses, and enabling beneficial use of inert wastes that
require disposal.
Socio Economics
6.1.3 The proposals will secure the existing employment on site.
Consideration will be
given to socio-economic effects, including the likely rural/local
employment and other economic benefits associated with the proposal
at the local and regional level.
Alternatives
6.1.4 As set out in paragraph 041 (Reference ID: 4-041-20170728) of
PPG, the Town and
Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017
do not require an applicant to consider alternatives. However,
where alternatives have
been considered, paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 requires the applicant
to include in
their Environmental Statement a description of the reasonable
alternatives studied (for example in terms of development design,
technology, location, size and scale)
and an indication of the main reasons for selecting the chosen
option, including a
comparison of the environmental effects.
6.1.5 A statement will be produced indicating why the extension
area was chosen and will
discuss the alternative working schemes developed and those
discounted in
identifying the preferred working option.
6.1.6 The NPPF identifies the need to consider the level of
existing activity and impacts
from an operation/number of local operations to assess the impact
upon localities.
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Consideration will be given to the potential successive effects
resulting from an
extension to the quarry development and the overall duration of the
operations.
Community Engagement
6.1.7 As part of the Screening and Scoping process we welcome input
both from the
Statutory and Technical Consultees, and the Parish Council at this
stage. The
Company will engage with the local community prior to the
submission of a
planning application to allow local members the opportunity to make
comment and
for any further measures to be incorporated within the scheme prior
to formal
submission.
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1 Introduction & Background
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This report has been prepared on behalf of our client D. A.
Bird Ltd (hereafter referred to as the Company) to seek the Mineral
Planning Authority’s (MPA’s) formal Screening and Scoping Opinion
on the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment ...
Northern extension to the Quarry; and
Revised restoration with the raising of approved levels of the
central/northern area of the existing operational quarry with
importation of inert materials.
1.1.2 To assist the MPA in coming to a considered view, a site
description and details of the proposed development are outlined
below along with an outline of any potential environmental effects
and their potential significance. In addition, other po...
2 Site Location & Description
2.1.1 Pury End Quarry is located approximately 300m west and south
west of the village of Pury End and just under 2km from Towcester
to the north west. The village of Paulerspury lies approximately
2km to the east/south east. Access to the quarry is ...
2.1.1 Limestone and good quality building stone has been supplied
from Pury End Quarry near Towcester for over 30 years. Customers
are builders, landscapers and private individuals and the extracted
stone is suitable for new houses, extensions, interi...
2.1.2 The quarry benefits from being distanced from residential
areas. The nearest residential property being Kirby Farmhouse
(Grade II Listed), with operations at the Quarry being over 200m
from this property with a large degree of natural
vegetation...
2.1.3 In terms of surrounding land uses, the site is bounded to the
south by the public highway with agricultural land surrounding the
site to the east, west and north.
2.1.4 Concept Park office/industrial park comprised of converted
barns and modern buildings which provide high office and workshop
units is located to the north east of the existing quarry and
directly adjacent to the proposed extension area.
2.1.5 In a wider context, the quarry is situated in an area of
undulating countryside. Views of the site are restricted mainly to
the east with views of part of the village of Paulerspury
possible.
3 Description of Proposed Development
3.1.1 The proposed development is comprised of the following
elements:
Northern extension to the Quarry; and
Revised restoration with the raising of approved levels of the
central/northern area of the existing operational quarry with
importation of inert materials.
3.1.2 In terms of the proposed northern extension, this forms only
the southern part (approximately 37.5%) of the M7: Pury End Quarry
Extension allocated for limestone and building stone extraction in
the Adopted Minerals and Waste Local Plan. The pro...
3.1.3 In terms of operations in the proposed extension area, due to
significant overburden contained in the western section, the
Company are proposing to just carry out extraction operations in
the eastern half.
3.1.4 The western side of the extension area is to be stripped but
not extracted and is to accommodate additional fill
material/overburden. As discussed, the eastern side of the area to
be extracted and also infilled with inert material above level
to...
3.1.5 Furthermore, as part of the scheme, it is proposed that the
restoration of the central/northern area of the existing
operational quarry (approximately 3ha) is to be increased to
approximately 2m above the approved final land levels, and
feathere...
3.1.6 The existing method of extraction in terms of both building
stone and aggregate production, together with other aspects of the
operations, would continue. Existing site infrastructure would
continue to be used, with material extracted from the p...
3.1.7 The design of the extension proposals would take into account
natural screening, to be supplemented by additional amelioration
features.
3.1.8 Traffic movements from the quarry would not exceed 140
movements (70 in and 70 out) as set out in condition 7 of Planning
Permission ref: 07/00011/MIN, with restoration materials imported
on a back haul basis as much as possible. Quarry generate...
4 The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
4.1.1 The need for an Environmental Assessment is considered under
the terms of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact
Assessment) Regulations 2017.
4.1.2 In terms of extraction of aggregate, the proposal
predominantly falls within the description of Category 2(a) of
Column 1 of Schedule 2 as the proposal exceeds the ‘All Development
except the construction of building…’ threshold referred to in
C...
4.1.3 The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) advises in
Paragraph 058 (Reference ID 4-058-20140306) indicative thresholds
where it is more likely that EIA will be required, and also advises
of key issues to consider. For quarry proposals it is...
4.1.4 As the proposal involves restoration through infilling of
inert wastes, it is also worth considering this element in the EIA
considerations. Category 11(b) of Schedule 2 of the EIA Regulations
2017 sets out the descriptions and applicable thres...
I. The disposal is by incineration; or
II. the area of the development exceeds 0.5 hectare; or
III. the installation is to be sited within 100 metres of any
controlled waters.
4.1.5 The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) advises in
Paragraph 058 (Reference ID 4-058-20140306) indicative thresholds
where it is more likely that EIA will be required, and also advises
of key issues to consider. In relation to installatio...
“Installations (including landfill sites) for the deposit, recovery
and/or disposal of household, industrial and/or commercial wastes
where new capacity is created to hold more than 50,000 tonnes per
year, or to hold waste on a site of 10 hectares or ...
4.1.6 Although, the site area is under the 10 ha threshold
(extension area – 6ha and existing quarry infilling area – 3ha) and
the level of infilling throughout the duration of the proposal will
be below 50,000 tonnes per annum, it is considered that ...
4.1.7 Therefore, in accordance with Part 4, Para 15 of the ‘Town
and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations
2017’, the company request that MPA provide a Scoping Opinion as to
the information to be provided in the Environmental...
4.1.8 To assist you in the formulation of the Scoping Opinion this
report provides an outline of the development proposal and a broad
outline of potential environmental effects and technical
considerations as well as the potential benefits and other
...
Location plan (Appendix 1);
Plan showing an outline of the site area (Appendix 2); and
Plan showing the proposed northern extension working areas
(Appendix 3).
5 Potential Environmental Effects and Technical
Considerations
5.1.1 The scope of the potential effects on the environment and
technical considerations to be considered in relation to the
proposed development are as follows:
Potential landscape & visual effects;
Effects on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage;
Potential effects of noise;
Potential effects of dust and effects on local air quality;
Potential effects on the water environment;
Potential Effects on Soil Resources; and
Potential Effects of Traffic.
Potential Landscape & Visual Effects
5.1.2 A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) will be
undertaken following the Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact
Assessment 3rd Edition (GLVIA3) published by the Institute of
Environmental Management and Assessment and the Landscape
I...
5.1.3 A study area of approximately 2.5km distance from the
application site is proposed for both the landscape and visual
impact assessments.
5.1.4 In order to assess the potential impacts on the landscape,
existing landscape character assessments would be considered to
better understand the site and its context.
5.1.5 In accordance with GLVIA3, representative, specific and
illustrative viewpoints will be selected from a range of receptor
types, orientations and distances from the site to understand the
visual effects and will be agreed with the Councils lands...
5.1.6 The LVIA will be used as a design tool to propose mitigation
measures for incorporation into the development scheme and the
restoration concept. Consideration will be given to enhancements of
existing features and how the restoration relates to ...
Potential Effects on Ecology & Nature Conservation
Interests
5.1.7 An assessment of the potential ecological impact of the
proposed development area would be undertaken which would reflect
the guidelines produced by IEEM “Guidelines for Ecological Impact
Assessment”.
5.1.8 The assessment will include a desk based survey to identify
existing ecological designations on the site and on adjacent
area.
5.1.9 Further to this, a Phase 1 Habitat survey will be conducted
to identify the level of ecological and nature conservation value
of the site currently and the potential for/presence of protected
species.
5.1.10 Based upon the findings of this assessment work, if
required, recommendations will be made on the need for further
assessment/survey work to be carried out (at an appropriate time of
year). If necessary, this work will also identify proposed
mi...
5.1.11 The results of all survey work will be used to assist the
Company in the final scheme design.
Archaeology & Cultural Heritage
5.1.12 A desk based assessment of the site would be undertaken to
identify the presence and significance of any potential
archaeological remains within the proposed site area.
5.1.13 The desk based assessment would be used as a baseline study
for assessing the potential impact the development may have on any
identified archaeological and cultural heritage resource. A
geophysical survey will also be undertaken to give a more...
Potential Effects of Noise
5.1.14 In terms of the potential impacts of noise from the proposed
development, the proposed extension benefits from being located
away from main residential areas although it does move operations
closer to Concept Park office/industrial park. The cu...
Potential Effects of Dust and Effects on Local Air Quality
5.1.15 Effective dust suppression measures are currently adopted
and incorporated at the site ensuring that dust is minimised and is
not a source of nuisance. Therefore, it is proposed that the
planning application will incorporate a dust mitigation s...
Potential Effects on the Water Environment
5.1.16 The impacts of the proposals on the hydrology, hydrogeology
and drainage of the site will be undertaken.
5.1.17 As the site is over 1 hectare in area a Flood Risk
Assessment will also be undertaken.
Potential Effects on Soil Resources
5.1.18 An assessment of the soil resources will be undertaken to
consider the potential impacts and any necessary mitigation
measures.
5.1.19 Published information on soils and land quality will be
referred to as well as borehole information on soils.
5.1.20 This information will be used to determine the location of
the various soil types across the site and provide an indication of
the materials available for the restoration of the site. The
assessment will give consideration to the approach to be...
Potential Effects of Traffic
5.1.21 The existing quarry transport infrastructure and access to
the public highway will be used to gain access to the public
highway. The proposed development will not result in traffic
movements exceeding 140 movements (70 in and 70 out) as set
out...
5.1.22 The EIA will though include a concise review of the existing
transport arrangements, including access standard, vehicle volumes
and the routeing/management of vehicles.
6 Other Potentially Relevant Considerations
6.1.1 In carrying out the EIA the Company will give consideration
to other potentially relevant matters, including the need for the
development, the potential socio-economic effects of the
development, the main alternatives to the development and
opti...
Need
6.1.2 Restoration using inert waste makes a significant
contribution to the aims of sustainable development by returning
land to agricultural, recreational and conservation uses, and
enabling beneficial use of inert wastes that require
disposal.
Socio Economics
6.1.3 The proposals will secure the existing employment on site.
Consideration will be given to socio-economic effects, including
the likely rural/local employment and other economic benefits
associated with the proposal at the local and regional level.
Alternatives
6.1.4 As set out in paragraph 041 (Reference ID: 4-041-20170728) of
PPG, the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact
Assessment) Regulations 2017 do not require an applicant to
consider alternatives. However, where alternatives have been
consi...
6.1.5 A statement will be produced indicating why the extension
area was chosen and will discuss the alternative working schemes
developed and those discounted in identifying the preferred working
option.
6.1.6 The NPPF identifies the need to consider the level of
existing activity and impacts from an operation/number of local
operations to assess the impact upon localities. Consideration will
be given to the potential successive effects resulting
from...
Community Engagement
6.1.7 As part of the Screening and Scoping process we welcome input
both from the Statutory and Technical Consultees, and the Parish
Council at this stage. The Company will engage with the local
community prior to the submission of a planning applica...
Appendix 1
Location Plan
Appendix 2
Site Plan
Appendix 3