Environmental Control
The planning application will be accompanied by a range of technical reports which consider the environmental impacts of the two sites. Potential environmental impacts will be controlled through specific measures incorporated within the design.
The following environmental controls will be addressed:
Noise Control
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Mobile quarry plant is maintained to ensure noise emissions are minimised.
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The use of vegetated screening bunds provide mitigation for noise sensitive properties.
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Noise levels are monitored as part of the design and assessment process to ensure an acceptable working scheme
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Strict hours of working are employed to limit operational activity on site to acceptable times. No extraction takes place outside 07.00 hours to 19.00 hours Monday to Friday. No work shall take place on Saturday, Sunday or Bank or Public Holidays.
Air Quality and Dust Control
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During dry weather, all haul roads in the quarry are kept damp to minimise dust blow.
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Air quality is monitored as part of the assessment process and during operation.
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A construction and environmental management plan will be employed to ensure environmental best practice.
Water Quality
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The quarry workings will be dewatered during operation with water recirculated in the water table.
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The water environment within and beyond the site boundary is monitored as part of the designing the site and application assessment.
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The Environment Agency and Local Flood Authority require that safeguards are met.
Ecology and Biodiversity Gain
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Detailed ecological appraisals are being undertaken for birds, bats, newts and other species.
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Provision will be made for biodiversity net gain throughout the development. A minimum of 10% of biodiversity net gain will be proposed.
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Both schemes proposed to provide a nature conservation wetland.
