Mineral Extraction

Current status September 2009

Email from: Liz Mould

Hi all

I've just spoken to someone at County Hall and been told that the Bridgham site is NOT ACCEPTABLE. HURRAH!!. However there is the possibility that the applicant can appeal against the decision.

A big thank you to all who helped with the appeal against the initial proposal and lets hope we don't have to do it again

Regards

Liz Mould
Vice Chair
Harling Parish Council

Also, part of an email from: Fisher, Karen

Dear All,

I have now managed to read the Norfolk Minerals & Waste Local Development Framework re the site allocations.

As you will remember there have been considerable concerns raised locally on some of the proposed sites. West Harling Wood was fortunately deemed to be an unacceptable site for gravel extraction during the first phase of the consultation process.

With reference to Mineral Extraction,you will be relieved to know that Bridgham Meadows, site MIN 49 has also been deemed as unacceptable due to the proximity to residential areas of East Harling & Bridgham, as has Snetterton MIN 102. due to landscape quality issues.

With reference to Waste Disposal, Croxton WAS 63, and Kilverstone WAS 04, and Wretham WAS 03, (I declare a personal interest in these 3 sites), these have also been deemed unacceptable due to landscape quality and the European Habitats Directives. Similarly Snettterton WAS 79 (also MIN 102) is unacceptable due to landscape quality, but Snetterton WAS 19 is deemed to be acceptable as it is within the designated employment areas.

If you have any queries please contact either me or Roy. This is being discussed at Development Control on 23rd Nov, from 9.30am, when the Chairman could take public comments at her discretion with advance notice. Contact Helen 01362 656381

I hope this is a help.

Kay Fisher

Ward Member for Harling & Heathlands
dd. 01842 751122
Cabinet Member Breckland Council