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Display PDF in Separate local environment agency plan WEAR CONSULTATION REPORT JULY 1997 YO UR V IE W S Welcome to the Consultation Report for the Wear area which is the Agency's initial analysis of the status of the environment in this area and the issues that we believe need to be addressed. W e would like to hear your views: • Have we identified all the major issues? • Have we identified realistic proposals for action? • Do you have any comments to make regarding the Consultation Report in general? • Have you any other comments? During the consultation period for this report the Agency would be pleased to receive any comments in writing to: Environment Planner The Environment Agency Northumbria Area Tyneside House Newcastle Business Park Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7AR All comments must be received by 31 October 1997 Further copies of the document can be obtained from the above address. All comments received will be considered in preparing the next phase, the Action Plan. The Action Plan will build upon Section 1 of this Consultation Report by turning the proposals into actions. Note: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this Report it may contain some errors or omissions which we will be pleased to note ENVIRONMENT AGENCY 116604 How to use this Consultation Report The publication of this Consultation Report is an important stage in the Environment Agency's local planning process. The aim of the process is to identify, prioritise and cost environmentally beneficial actions which the Agency and others will work together to deliver within the Wear area. The Consultation Report provides a focus for the discussion of environmental issues with all interested parties. Your views are important - we would like to hear your opinions - even if it is to say that you think a particular issue is important or that you support the plan and its objectives. To make this report easier to use we have divided it into two main parts: Part 1 identifies issues facing the local environment, and makes proposals for action to address those issues. It is on this section that we would most value your comments. Part 2 provides the background information to support Part 1. It describes the Wear area, identifies uses and activities which are prevalent within the area and seeks to measure the environmental quality of the area against identified standards (where available). We look forward to your involvement. Contents Page No Vision for the W ear Area P a r t 1 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n ................................................................................................ ..................... 1 1.1 The Environment Agency................................................. ......................................... 1 1.2 The Local Environment Agency Planning Process......................................................2-4 1.3 Protection through Partnership................................................................................ 4-5 2 T h e W e a r L E A P A r e a ....................................................................................................... 6 3 Is su e s a n d P r o p o s a ls f o r A c t io n ................................................................................ 7 Issue 1 Future Developments - Protecting and Enhancing the Environment...........................8-9 Issue 2 Air Quality................................................................................................................ 10 Issue 3 Burning of Recycled Liquid Fuels........................................ ....................................... 11 Issue 4 River Water Quality ..............................................................................................12-14 IssueS Estuary and Coastal Water Quality ....................................................................... 15-16 Issue 6 Groundwater Protection............................................................................................ 17 Issue 7 Minewaters.......................................................................................................... 18-19 Issue 8 Contaminated L a n d .............. ................................................................................... 20 Issue 9 Sustainable Waste Management............................................................................... 21 Issue 10 Sites Exempt from Waste Management Licensing ................................................ 22-23 \ Issue 11 Illegal Tipping of Waste ............. .............................................................................. 24 Issue 12 Working with Industry - Minimising Waste and Preventing Pollution ....................25-26 Issue 13 . Working with Farmers and Foresters - Minimising Waste and Preventing Pollution . 27 Issue 14 Working with Other Agencies................................................................................... 28 Issue 15 River Wear Estuary Management P la n ....................................................................... 29 Issue 16 The Sunderland and Durham Coast ......................................................................... 30 Issue 17 Flooding of Land and Property............................................................................. 31-32 Issue 18 Flood W arning.......................................................................................................... 33 Issue 19 Effects of Structures In or Near Rivers ....................................................................... 34 Issue 20 Management of River and Wetland Habitats.........................................................35-36 Issue 21 Fisheries................................................................................................................ 37-38 Issue 22 Biodiversity Action Plans............................................................. .............................. 39 Issue 23 Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection A re as...................................... 40 Issue 24 Water-Based Recreation ....................................................................................... 41-42 Issue 25 Environmental Awareness and Education ................................................................. 43 Part 2 4 Overview of the Wear Area 4.1 G eology............................................................................................'. ...................... 44 4.2 Hydrogeology .......................................................................................................... 44 4.3 Topography.............................................................................................................. 44 4.4 Climate .................................................................................................................... 44 4.5 Key Details............................................................................................................ 45-46 5 Uses, Activities and Pressures 5.1 Housing................................................................................................................ 47-48 5.2 Transport.................................................................................................................. 49 5.3 Industry.................................................................................................................... 50 5.4 Contaminated L a n d ................................................................................................. 51 5.5 Mineral Extraction and M in in g ............................................. .............................. 52-53 5.6 Surface and Groundwater Abstraction .................................................................. 54-55 5.7 Effluent Disposal....................................................................................................56-57 5.8 Waste Managem ent............................................................................................. 58-59 5.9 Flood Defence ......................................................................................................60-62 5.10 Agriculture and Forestry..................................... *................................................63-64 5.11 Fisheries................. ■.................................................................................................. 65 5.12 Landscape and Nature Conservation.................................................................... 66-68 5.13 Tourism and Recreation .......................................................................................69-70 5.14 Angling and Net Fishing................................... ................................................... 71-72 5.15 Archaeology and Heritage ....................................................................................... 73 6 State of the Environment 6.1 Water - Quality and Q u an tity............................................................................... 74-76 ' 6.2 Land - Flood Defence........................................................................................... 76-77 6.3 Air - Quality ....................................................................................................77-79 6.4 Biodiversity .............................................................................................................. 80 7 Appendices 7.1 Statutory Committees/Area Environment Group ..............................................:. 81 7.2 Environmental Standards .....................................................................................82-92
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