East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Kingston upon Hull City Council
Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Preferred Approach
Sustainability Appraisal Report
January 2012
East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Kingston upon Hull City Council Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Preferred Approach
Sustainability Appraisal Report
January 2012
Notice This report was produced by Atkins Ltd. for East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Kingston upon Hull City Council for the specific purpose of Sustainability Appraisal of the Joint Minerals Development Plan Document.
This report may not be used by any person other than the East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull City Councils without than the East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull City Councils’ express permission. In any event, Atkins accepts no liability for any costs, liabilities or losses arising as a result of the use of or reliance upon the contents of this report by any person other than the East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull City Councils.
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Contents Section Page Glossary v Non-Technical Summary I Contents and Main Objectives of the JMDPD I Review of Other Relevant Plans and Programmes II Sustainability Baseline II Key Sustainability Issues III SA Framework IV Initial Compatibility Assessment of JMDPD Objectives with SA Objectives VI Assessment of Strategic Policy Options VII Assessment of Plan Policies VII Assessment of Plan Sites IX Assessment of Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects from Proposed Policies and Sites XII Mitigation Measures XIII Monitoring of Significant Effects XIII Conclusions XIII 1. Introduction 1 Joint Minerals Development Plan Document 1 Plan Area 1 Requirement for Strategic Environmental Assessment 2 Requirement for Sustainability Appraisal 3 The SA Process 4 SA and Consultation 5 Purpose of the SA Report 6 Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) 6 2. Appraisal Methodology 9 Meeting the Requirements of the SEA Directive 9 Appraisal Process 10 Appraisal Methodology 10 Stage A: Setting the Context and Objectives, Establishing Baseline and Deciding on Scope 11 Stage B: Developing and Refining Options 12 Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report 16 3. Other Relevant Plans and Programmes 17 Introduction 17 Identification of Additional Plans and Programmes 17 4. Baseline Information 25 Introduction 25 Minerals Baseline: Key Features 31 Data Gaps 39 5. Key Sustainability Issues 41 Introduction 41
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Summary of Key Sustainability Issues 41 6. Sustainability Appraisal Framework 47 Joint Minerals DPD SA Framework 47 SA Baseline Data and Trends 53 7. Compatibility between DPD Objectives and SA Objectives 59 JMDPD Core Policy OBJ 1 64 Results of Compatibility Assessment 64 8. Plan Issues and Options 69 Development of Strategic Options 69 Results of Assessment of Strategic Options 73 9. Assessment of Plan Policies 81 Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Policies 81 Results of the Policy Component Assessment 100 Recommendations 102 10. Assessment of Plan Sites 105 Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Sites 105 Sustainability Assessments 106 Results of the Site Assessments 108 11. Assessment of Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects from Proposed Policies and Sites115 12. Mitigation and Enhancement 119 Mitigation and enhancement measures 119 13. Implementation and Monitoring 123 Proposals for Monitoring 123 14. Conclusions 133
List of Tables Table 1.1 – Alignment of Stages Involved in DPD Preparation with SA tasks 4 Table 1.2 – Key SA Tasks and Outputs 5 Table 2.1 – Schedule of SEA Requirements 9 Table 2.2 - Sustainability Effects Scoring 14 Table 2.3 - Criteria for Assessing Significance of Effects 14 Table 3.1 – Additional Plans and Programmes 17 Table 3.2 – Key Sustainability Themes 20 Table 4.1 – East Riding and North Lincolnshire Sand and Gravel and Crushed Rock Production and Reserves 39 Table 5.1 – Key Sustainability Issues Relevant to the JMDPD 41 Table 6.1 – Sustainability Appraisal Framework 48 Table 6.2 – SA Baseline Data and Trends Summary 54 Table 6.3 – Summary of Projected Baseline Conditions (Short Term) 56 Table 6.4 – Summary of Projected Baseline Conditions (Medium to Long Term) 57 Table 7.1 – Assessment Rationale 59 Table 7.2 – Compatibility Matrix between JMDPD Objectives and SA Objectives 66 Table 8.1 – Strategic Policy Options 69 Table 8.2 – Scoring of Options Assessment 73 Table 8.3 – Summary of Assessment of Strategic Options 78
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Table 9.1 – JMDPD Policy Components 83 Table 9.2 – Summary of Significance of Direct Effects of the JMDPD Policy Components 103 Table 10.1 – Candidate Mineral sites 105 Table 10.2 – Summary of Direct Effects of Mineral extraction at Candidate sand and gravel Sites 111 Table 11.1 - Summary of Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects 115 Table 13.1 – Proposed Monitoring Programme 125
List of Figures Figure 1.1 – JMDPD Plan Area 2 Figure 2.1- Relationship between SA Stages and Tasks 10 Figure 4.1 - Landscape Character Areas within the JMDPD Plan Area 29 Figure 4.2 – Key Environmental Constraints within East Riding of Yorkshire 30 Figure 4.3 - East Riding of Yorkshire – Simplified Geology 33 Figure 4.4 - Yorkshire and the Humber – Mines and Quarries 34 Figure 4.5 - Yorkshire and the Humber – Mineral Planning Permissions, Licenced Areas and Mineral Assessment Areas. 35
Appendices Appendix A - Baseline Data Tables A Appendix B – Strategic Options Assessment Tables B Appendix C – Policy Components and Sites Assessment Tables C C.1 Nominated Sites Assessments C-5 C.2 Policy Components Assessments C-44 Appendix D – Consultation Comments on Scoping Report D Appendix E – ERYC and KHCC LDF SA Objectives E E.1 ERYC LDF SA Objectives E-1 E.2 KHCC LDF SA Objectives E-1
List of Tables Table A.1 – Updated and Additional Baseline Data, Indicators and Trends A-1 Table C.1 - Assessment Tables – Terms and Symbols C-5 Table D.1 - Consultation Comments on Scoping Report D-1
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Glossary
Term Meaning AMR Annual Monitoring Report AOS Area of Search BAP Biodiversity Action Plan BMV Best and most versatile agricultural land DM Development Management CLG Communities and Local Government DPD Development Plan Document ERY East Riding of Yorkshire ERYC East Riding of Yorkshire Council JMDPD Joint Minerals Development Plan Document JMLP Joint Minerals Local Plan (Adopted 2004)
KH Kingston upon Hull KHCC Kingston upon Hull City Council LDD Local Development Document
LDF Local Development Frameworks LGS Local Geological Sites (formerly known as RIGS) LPA Local Planning Authority
MPS Minerals Policy Statement MW Megawatt NNR National Nature Reserve
ODPM Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (now CLG) PA Preferred Area PCPA Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) PPS Planning Policy Statement RIGS Regionally Important Geological Sites (now LGS) RSS Regional Spatial Strategy (for Yorkshire and the Humber) SA Sustainability Appraisal
SAC Special Area of Conservation SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SM Scheduled Monument
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Term Meaning SPA Special Protection Area SPD Supplementary Planning Document SPZ Source Protection Zone SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Non-Technical Summary
This Sustainability Appraisal Report (SAR) for the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and Kingston upon Hull City Council (KHCC) Joint Minerals Development Plan Document (JMDPD) has been prepared to fulfil the requirements for Sustainability Appraisal (SA) arising from The Planning and Compulsory Act 2004 and the requirements for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) arising from the SEA Directive1. The SEA Directive requires that certain plans and programmes undergo an environmental assessment, due to the likelihood that they will have significant environmental effects once implemented. This SA is expanded beyond environmental sustainability concerns to include the social and economic dimensions of sustainability. This SAR reports on the process of developing the JMDPD from a sustainability perspective and sits alongside the JMDPD itself and the Appropriate Assessment of the JMDPD, which have both been produced by Atkins for ERYC and KHCC. The Department for Communities and Local Government guidance recommends that SA and SEA are carried out in a combined process; therefore, the term SA will henceforth be used to describe this combined process. In brief, the SA process involved three main stages:
1) Identifying other relevant plans, programmes and sustainability objectives that inform and influence the development of the JMDPD; establishing an understanding of the social, environmental and economic conditions of East Riding of Yorkshire (ERY) and Kingston upon Hull (the baseline); identifying key sustainability issues for the plan area; outlining SA objectives against which to later assess the JMDPD, and gathering consultation feedback on the proposed breadth of coverage and level of detail for the SA, as set in the SA Scoping Report; 2) Developing a series of policy and site options for specific minerals-related objectives and evaluating each option against the SA objectives outlined in Stage 1; and 3) Assessing the ways in which the policies and sites for minerals developments set out in the JMDPD are likely to affect the SA objectives (in terms of the nature, scale and timeframe of the effects), identifying measures to reduce or counteract any significant negative effects of the policies and developing a strategy for the monitoring of the JMDPD’s significant effects on sustainability in ERY and Hull.
Contents and Main Objectives of the JMDPD ERYC and KHCC produced a Joint Minerals Local Plan (JMLP), which was adopted in 2004. While Hull does not itself have any viable mineral reserves, there are a number of interlinkages between the two authorities in terms of imports, transport, preparation and use of minerals. For this reason, it was important to prepare a joint plan that encompasses the interests of both authorities. The JMDPD includes a core strategy, site allocations and criteria-based development management policies against which proposals for minerals development will be judged. The aim of the JMDPD is to update the JMLP, setting out the vision, objectives and spatial strategy for mineral development within the two authorities’ areas and providing the key policy framework for minerals development management. The JMDPD seeks to conserve mineral resources to ensure their future availability, maximise the contribution of minerals development to the communities, economy and environment of ERY and Hull by ensuring an adequate and steady supply of minerals; and minimise the potential adverse impacts of minerals development on people and the environment.
1 EU Directive 2001/42/EC on assessment of effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive) came into force in the UK on 20 July 2004 through the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004.
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Review of Other Relevant Plans and Programmes The first stage of the SA of the JMDPD involved identifying other plans and programmes that provide information and guidance relevant to the issues addressed within the JMDPD. These documents were analysed in order to derive a set of key sustainability themes relevant to the national, regional and local context of the JMDPD. ERYC and KHCC both produced LDFs that were subject to SA prior to the production of the JMDPD. The ERYC and KHCC JMDPD SA Scoping Report thus built upon work already undertaken during the scoping of the ERYC LDF and KHCC LDF SAs by undertaking a supplementary review of minerals related plans and programmes. Sustainability Baseline The plan area is located in the Yorkshire and Humber Region, with the North Sea to the east, North Yorkshire County and the Unitary Authorities (UAs) of York and Doncaster to the north and west and North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire UAs across the Humber Estuary to the south. The plan area is diverse in nature with four distinct sub areas: the coastal strip, the Humber Estuary, the Wolds and the urban area of Hull. Baseline data were collected in order to inform the production of the SA Scoping Reports for the ERYC and KHCC LDFs. These data are set out in the relevant Scoping Reports and have been augmented by the collection of additional baseline data relevant to minerals planning described in the ERYC and KHCC JMDPD SA Scoping Report. The plan area contains deposits of clay, peat, industrial chalk, silica sand, chalk for crushed rock aggregates and sand and gravel, as well as hydro-carbon deposits comprising coal, oil and gas. The main minerals extraction sites within the plan area comprise 11 sand and gravel, 9 chalk and three clay sites, together with one oil and gas site. A further 12 sites are currently dormant but have valid planning permission for extraction. The minerals sector provides an important source of employment for residents of ERY and Hull, particularly limestone, sandstone and sand and gravel extraction and working. Additionally, marine sand and gravel aggregates have been imported through Hull’s docks. At the end of 2009, the reserves for sand and gravel in East Riding and North Lincolnshire were 10.831 million tonnes. Although the sand and gravel landbank is more than the 7 years recommended in National guidance, there is insufficient provision for ongoing needs in the adopted JMLP. In addition, reserves are unevenly distributed between sites, with a high concentration for reserves in a few large sites. For Crushed rock, the reserves at the end of 2009 were 1.708 million tonnes. The crushed rock landbank is well below the 10 years recommended in National guidance. As such, there is a clear need to identify new areas that could be worked in order to ensure that the aggregate apportionment rates are provided for in the medium and long term. Although the demand for clay and its production have decreased in recent years, the tile works at Broomfleet operating in both national and international markets still uses local clay and therefore sterilisation of existing clay deposits must be prevented. Historically, peat working has caused some damage to protected nature conservation sites at Goole Moors, but English Nature has ensured this issue is now monitored more closely by imposing a set of conditions on the main peat extraction operator. Additionally, a significant proportion of the JMDPD area, including the Humber Estuary, northern area of the Yorkshire Wolds and south-west section of the Humberhead Levels, is covered by oil and gas exploration licences. At present, there is one offshore oil and gas production site, located at Caythorpe, west of Bridlington.
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Key Sustainability Issues The analysis of the baseline information set out in the ERYC and KHCC JMDPD SA Scoping Report, ERYC LDF SA Scoping Report and the KHCC LDF SA Scoping Report, together with the review of relevant plans and programmes, highlighted a number of key sustainability issues in relation to the JMDPD. The identification of these issues informed the development of the SA framework of objectives and indicators, which forms the key tool in the assessment of the JMDPD. The key sustainability issues are summarised in the table below.
Key Sustainability Issues 1. Importance of minerals sector in the local economy Given the rural nature of much of the plan area, the minerals sector plays an important role in economic diversification and safeguarding a range of available jobs, with varied skill levels, for those directly involved in minerals working or employed at facilities reliant on local minerals supply. These jobs tend to be non- seasonal and often full-time, unlike other sectors of the rural economy. 2. Potential impacts on public health Overall public health in East Riding is good. However, considerable variations exist between particular groups and areas. In Hull the incidence of poor health and long term illness are high and life expectancy is lower than the national average. 3. Vulnerability of the tourism sector The tourism industry is an important part of the local economy of East Riding, particularly the coastal area, based on the area’s natural assets. 4. Demographic pressures There is a shrinking pool of economically active residents, particularly within the 25-44 age group. In the plan area, Hull is losing skilled, educated people to East Riding. House prices have experienced rapid growth in recent years. Although both East Riding and Hull have experienced population growth since 2001, an increase in house numbers in East Riding contrasts with a rising number of vacant houses in Hull. 5. High risk of flooding The Yorkshire and Humber region has the second largest area at risk from flooding in the country as a result of the low-lying and flat landscape, which is being exacerbated by changing climate. Sand and gravel mineral workings are classified as 'water compatible' under PPS25, with the remainder of mineral operations classed as 'less vulnerable’. 6. Wind energy potential The area holds high potential for wind energy utilisation. Indicative target potential capacities for 2010 of 40 MW in East Riding and 5MW in Hull, based on maximum technical potential and taking account of local constraints2. ERYC has already approved one wind farm application, while there are several more under consideration and in the pipeline. 7. Water quality and availability The chemical and biological water quality of water courses in the area has varied in the past, as a result of land use such as industry and agriculture. Some areas experienced lowering of water tables because of drainage and irrigation techniques (Holderness, Humberhead Levels, Vale of York). 8. Air quality Local air quality meets national objectives, but PM10 levels are likely to exceed objectives by 2010 at the two busiest junctions within the East Riding (A164/B1230 in Beverley and Promenade/Cross Street in Bridlington) and on the busiest road A63. 9. Conflicts between biodiversity and geodiversity conservation and mineral working Some of the valuable habitats, notably the peat deposits of Goole Moors and parts of the Lower Derwent Valley, are potentially at risk from mineral working, including from some sites that already have planning permission. Some mineral works have infringed on SSSIs sites (e.g. Melton Whiting Works - Industrial Quality Chalk, Greenwick Quarry - Chalk for Aggregate Use, Goole Moor - Peat). Due to the natural processes that lead to mineral formation, natural mineral sources are often found in or adjacent to water bodies that are also sites of importance for nature conservation and wildlife. There are 57 declared Regionally Important Geological Sites within the East Riding. Mineral working can potentially affect geological sites, both positively and negatively depending on the nature of the site and the workings.
2 Planning for Renewable Energy Targets in Yorkshire and Humber 2004
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Key Sustainability Issues 10. Conflict between landscape quality, historic environment and mineral working One of the distinctive features of the JMLP area is its attractive and varied landscape. There are a number of local landscape designations, some of which host existing mineral working sites (chalk, sand and gravel, oil and gas). The area has a rich archaeological and historical heritage with the Wolds being a particularly rich resource. Both the natural and valued man-made (particularly historical) landscape features need to be preserved. Mineral working can potentially affect archaeological sites and lead to visual impacts on landscape features (e.g. stockpiles of overburden) and noise effects on areas of tranquillity. Areas of high landscape value, where active or dormant mineral working sites are located include the southern, middle and northern sections of the Yorkshire Wolds (e.g. Riplingham, Swinescaif, Guggte Quarry, Garton Slack) and the northern and middle sections of Holderness (e.g. Caythorpe, Lowthorpe). The plan area also contains a number of valuable palaeoecological features and deposits 11. Potential conflicts between agricultural activities and mineral working A very high percentage of land (93%) in the East Riding is used for some form of agriculture. Of this, nearly 50% is classified by Defra as either Grade 1 or 2, which I amongst the best and most versatile agricultural soils. This proportion is significantly higher than the national average of 16.1%. 12. Possible adverse effects of oil and gas exploitation It is believed that commercially viable deposits of oil and gas exist in the plan area. The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform licenses for both off-shore and on-shore exploration cover a significant part of the ERYC area, including designated and potential sites of ecological value. 13. Minerals transport A significant proportion of minerals are transported by road, which can result in some disturbance to local rural communities and impacts upon a wide area away from the extraction site. 14. Public access Mineral sites can result in the loss of or need to divert public rights of way, whilst restoration of sites can create public rights of way. 15. Mineral waste and resource efficiency Mineral workings can produce large volumes of waste, which can have a negative effect on landscape quality and will require disposal/management at some point. Recycled construction and demolition waste, as well as waste recycled from other industrial processes such as power generation, can also form a valuable substitute for primary aggregates. Minerals extraction and processing are energy intensive. Fossil fuel based energy consumption contributes to GHG emissions. 16. Waste management The percentage of waste recycled and recovered in both the East Riding and Hull is lower than the national average. Conversely, the local percentage of landfilled waste is higher than the national average. In 2005/06 East Riding disposed of 75.7% of its household waste to landfill. 86.52% of waste in Hull was landfilled in 2004/5. There is the possibility with new voids being created through mining for this pattern to continue or worsen. 17. Aftercare and after use of mineral sites The importance of East Riding’s tourism industry, as well as its high quality agricultural land, landscape and biodiversity sites, will make the restoration and after use of mineral sites an important issue. 18. The Minerals Local Plan is out of date and remaining provision is diminished The Minerals Local Plan sought to make provision to maintain the landbank for the period from 1996 to 2006 based on an apportionment rate of 0.42 mt per year for sand and gravel and 0.336 mt per year for crushed rock. Although an allowance was made for an additional 7 year landbank for sand and gravel and a 10 year landbank for crushed rock, the remaining provision is now inadequate for ongoing supply requirements. In addition the landbank for Crushed Rock is below the 10 year period advised in MPS1. The landbank for sand and gravel is more than the 7 years advised in MPS1, but concentrated in a few sites with large reserves, so there is potential for ongoing supply to be constrained, particularly for those parts of the plan area that are further from consented reserves.
SA Framework Following the review of plans and programmes relevant to the JMDPD, the objectives identified for the SAs of the ERYC and KHCC LDFs, the baseline datasets and the key sustainability issues identified for the
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JMDPD, a framework of SA objectives and indicators for the JMDPD was developed. This framework was subsequently updated using an iterative process to take into account comments from previous consultations. The SA objectives are based on the two LDF SA frameworks but, in order to focus the SA on the local minerals-related sustainability issues and on issues that can realistically be addressed by the JMDPD, some of the generic LDF SA objectives have been ‘scoped out’, while others have been amended to make them more relevant to the JMDPD. In addition, the framework includes additional objectives related specifically to minerals. The resulting set of SA objectives for the JMDPD is set out in the table below, supported by cross- references to the relevant LDF SA Objectives to highlight the links between the SA processes.
SA Objective
Economic
1. To meet local, regional and national need for minerals (New Objective)
2. To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objectives 19, 20,21 and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Social
3. To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 5 and KHCC LDF SA Objective 3)
4. To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 1 and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 2 and 6)
5. To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 17 and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 14 and 16)
Environmental
6. To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objectives 4 and 8 and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 13, 17 and 18)
7. To protect and improve air quality (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 7)
8. To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling (New Objective)
9. To improve the quality of local water resources (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 11 and KHCC LDF SA Objective 18)
10. To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 12 and KHCC LDF SA Objective 20)
11. To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 16 and KHCC LDF SA Objective 21)
12. To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings (Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYC LDF SA Objective 17 and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 14 and 16)
13. To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality (Incorporates relevant aspects of LDF SA Objective 17)
14. To protect the best quality agricultural land (New Objective)
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Initial Compatibility Assessment of JMDPD Objectives with SA Objectives In preparation for the development of the JMDPD policies, a preliminary set of strategic objectives was developed and subject to consultation within the JMDPD Issues and Options document. Following comments received as a result of this consultation, the objectives were revised and a set of nine final JMDPD objectives was defined. These are set out in the table below.
JMDPD Objectives Core Objective: To promote the most appropriate use of all mineral resources in the interests of the community, the local economy, and the environment. Objective i: To prevent the unnecessary sterilisation of sand and gravel, chalk, limestone, clay and silica sand mineral resources by other forms of development by defining Mineral Safeguarding Areas. Objective ii: To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of aggregates by identifying locations for extraction of aggregate minerals sufficient to maintain a landbank during and at the end of the plan period in accordance with Government advice. Objective iii: To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of aggregates by safeguarding facilities for the importation and handling of aggregates in accordance with Government advice. Objective iv: To minimise the demand for primary aggregates by encouraging the recycling of aggregate materials. Objective v: To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of brick clay for brick and tile manufacture and for other local needs by identifying locations for extraction sufficient to maintain a landbank during and at the end of the plan period in accordance with Government advice. Objective vi: To contribute towards meeting the need for energy by providing a framework for decisions about proposals for future development for oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation, and for exploitation of coal and coal bed methane. Objective vii: To minimise the impact on the environment and local communities from all mineral working and associated activities by providing clear guidance to mineral operators on making planning applications and best practice in the implementation of permitted schemes, and ensuring that minerals sites are restored to the highest standards of beneficial after use. Objective viii: To promote the introduction by DEFRA of a robust monitoring system to monitor the effects of offshore minerals dredging on coastal erosion on the Holderness Coast.
A compatibility assessment of the nine JMDPD objectives against the 14 SA objectives was undertaken as part of the iterative process to assess the sustainability of the JMDPD. This was undertaken to ensure that the overall objectives of the JMDPD were in accordance with the SA objectives and identify potential areas for further investigation and refinement as part of the detailed SA assessments. The compatibility assessment found that the JMDPD core objective is broadly compatible with all of the SA objectives. Seven of the eight JMDPD sub-objectives were found to be broadly compatible with at least one of the SA objectives. JMDPD Objective viii was found to not be relevant to the majority of the SA objectives. However, the performance of the eight JMDPD sub objectives is principally dependent upon the nature of implementation of the objective. Additionally, the definition of Mineral Safeguarding Areas could be incompatible with the need to minimise resource consumption, as the provision of potential resources may reduce the incentive to use alternatives. These SA findings were noted by the JMDPD team in developing the plan.
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Assessment of Strategic Policy Options A key stage in the preparation of the JMDPD comprises the development of strategic policies through which the objectives of the Plan will be achieved. As part of this process, a range of options was developed for each policy topic, presented in the JMDPD Issues and Options Report that was issued for consultation in May 2008. To help inform the development of the JMDPD strategic policies, the sustainability performance of each option was assessed as part of the SA. The assessment results indicated that most of the options resulted in positive effects against the majority of the SA objectives. However, significant adverse effects for some options and significant beneficial effects for other options were observed, in particular against SA objectives 1 (to meet local, regional and national need for minerals) and 3 (to support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs). Neutral or uncertain effects were commonly observed against SA objectives 10 (to reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding) and 14 (to protect the best quality agricultural land). The SA assessment was used to assist the plan makers in identifying the most sustainable options overall. Assessment of Plan Policies Following the assessment of the strategic policy options, 29 policies were developed for inclusion within the JMDPD. These policies fall into one of six categories: Core Policies (one for ERY and one for Hull), Aggregate Minerals (policies AGG1-AGG8), Non Aggregate Minerals (policies NAM1 and NAM2), Energy Minerals (policies EM1 to EM5), Development Management (policies DM1 to DM11) and Site Allocation (policy SA1). The policies were assessed against the SA framework through the development of a set of Policy Components. These components are derived by grouping the policies and supporting information from the DPD that relate to a similar theme, facilitating effective appraisal and reducing the potential for repetition or contradiction.
Policy Component JMDPD Policies and Sites
1. Core Policies Core Policies for both ERY and Hull
2. Sand and Gravel Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy AGG1: Preferred Areas for Sand and Gravel AGG2: Areas of Search for Sand and Gravel Candidate Preferred Areas for Sand and Gravel Candidate Areas of Search for sand and gravel working
3. Crushed Rock Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy AGG3: Areas of Search for Crushed Rock
4. Aggregates outside Defined Areas Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy
5. Borrow Pits AGG4: Borrow Pits
6. Recycling and Secondary AGG5: Recycling and Secondary Aggregates at existing minerals sites Aggregates Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy Relevant parts of KHCC Core Policy
7. Safeguarding of Wharves, Depots AGG6: Safeguarding of Wharves used for the importation and processing of and Transport Facilities marine aggregates and other imported minerals AGG7: Marine Aggregates Development AGG8: Safeguarding of Rail Depots used for the importation of aggregates and other minerals Relevant parts of KHCC Core Policy
8. Clay Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy
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Policy Component JMDPD Policies and Sites Candidate Preferred Areas for Clay Extraction
9. Chalk NAM1: Areas of Search for Industrial Chalk Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy
10. Peat NAM2: Peat Working
11. Silica Sand Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy
12. Coal EM1: Deep Coal Mining
13. Oil and Gas EM2: Exploration Boreholes EM3: Appraisal Boreholes EM4: Oil and Gas Production and Distribution EM5: Underground Storage of Gas and related surface development Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy Relevant parts of KHCC Core Policy
14. Amenity and Access DM2: Protecting Residential Amenity and Other Sensitive Uses DM5: Public Rights of Way Parts of DM1: Impacts of Mineral Development DM11: Planning Obligations SA1: Non-mineral development in Buffer Zones
15. Restoration and Aftercare DM3: Restoration and Aftercare Parts of DM1: Impacts of Mineral Development DM11: Planning Obligations Relevant parts of ERY Core Policy
16. Designated Land and Sites DM4: Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land DM6: Sites with National Designations Parts of DM1: Impacts of Mineral Development DM11: Planning Obligations
17. Landscape and Townscape DM7: Impact on Landscape and Townscape Parts of DM1: Impacts of Mineral Development DM11: Planning Obligations
18. Water Resources and Flooding DM8: Water Resources DM9: Flooding Parts of DM1: Impacts of Mineral Development DM11: Planning Obligations
19. Transport DM10: Transportation Parts of DM1: Impacts of Mineral Development DM11: Planning Obligations
An assessment of the JMDPD Policy Components was carried out to predict and evaluate the nature (positive, negative or neutral), scale (significant or non-significant) and timeframe (short-term, medium-term or long-term) of the social, environmental and economic effects of each Policy Component as they relate to each of the 14 SA objectives. The assessment indicated that the DPD performs with mixed results against the SA framework, but on the whole achieves a balance of positive significant effects. Generally, the assessment has highlighted a considerable number of beneficial effects, with eight of the 19 Policy
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Components having strongly beneficial effects, and none of the Policy Components predicted to have significant adverse effects on the social or economic SA objectives. In general, the Development Management Policy Components perform well against the environmental SA objectives. This is due to the purpose of Development Management Policies, as set out in PPG12, to focus on topic related issues such as protecting residential amenity, protecting and enhancing nature conservation, highways and transport issues and addressing visual impact. However, the Core, Aggregate Minerals, Non Aggregate Minerals and Energy Minerals Policy Components do not perform as well against the environmental SA objectives and a majority are assessed as likely to have negative effects, some of which may be significant. This is as a result of the key aim of these policies being to ensure that sufficient provisions are made for the supply of minerals throughout the plan period. The nature of minerals extraction, development and processing is often necessarily detrimental to the natural environment (albeit often reversed in the long term through restoration and aftercare) and, as such, the poor performance of these policies against environmental SA objectives is to be expected. Effects of implementation of the JMDPD are likely to be most detrimental to SA objective 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling). The role of the DPD is to make provision for sufficient minerals for the plan period and, despite the inclusion of a number of elements in policies which promote recycling and reuse, the DPD must, in essence, ensure sufficient supply of new materials. Negative effects are therefore assessed as being likely to arise as a result of the implementation of nine of the 15 Policy Components for which an effect against this SA objective is likely. Effects of implementation of the JMDPD are likely to be most beneficial to SA Objective 1 (To meet local, regional and national need for minerals) with significant positive effects likely to result from the implementation of 11 of the 15 Policy Components for which an effect against this SA objective is likely. One of the overarching aims of the JMDPD is to set out the objectives and spatial strategy for mineral development within ERY and Hull and as such a strongly positive effect of the DPD on this SA objective is to be expected. The likelihood of the negative effects identified in the SA arising as a result of implementation of the JMDPD policies may be reduced by strengthening links between the Core, Aggregate, Non-aggregate and Energy policies and the Development Management Policies. Assessment of Plan Sites In order to fulfil its objectives and make provision for the future supply of certain minerals that occur within ERY and Hull, the JMDPD identifies Preferred Areas (PA) and Areas of Search (AOS). The PAs are where resources are known to exist and where planning permission might reasonably be anticipated, and the AOS are generally broader areas within which planning permission for particular sites could be granted to meet any shortfall in supply, should suitable applications be made. A number of sites have been considered as candidate PAs or AOSh. Some were undeveloped PAs or AOS carried forward from the JMLP, others were nominated by consultees as a result of consultation on the JMDPD Issues and Options Report and the Preferred Approach document. Two of these nominated sites are for a waste transfer station, which is considered to be inappropriate for minerals working or processing and is to be addressed in the Joint Waste DPD. The remaining sites have been termed ‘candidate sites’ and were assessed against the SA framework described above. The assessment indicated that even with the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, potential workings at the candidate sites are considered likely to have negative effects on all social and environmental SA objectives. It should be noted that minerals extraction is, by its nature, disruptive to the natural and human environment and, as such, negative effects on social and environmental SA objectives are to be expected. No detailed individual assessment against the economic SA objectives was undertaken for any of the sites as mineral working at all of the sites is likely to result in significant positive effects on these objectives. Detailed individual assessment against SA objective 8 (to minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling) was also not undertaken as all sites are likely to have negative effects on this objective through their provision of primary materials. For each type of mineral, the assessment allowed
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the least sustainable candidate sites to be identified, thereby facilitating the selection of the more sustainable sites as preferred sites for minerals extraction and working. The candidate sites for consideration in the JMDPD are listed below:
Ref. Previous Site Name Mineral Type Composition of Site/ ref. Comments SG1 PA01 Willowcroft Farm, Catwick Sand & Gravel Nom06- Has since been granted pp SG2 AOS01a Baff House Farm Sand & Gravel Nom05 Within AOS01 SG3 AOS01b Routh’s Carr and Monks Sand & Gravel Nom12 Bridge Leven within AOS01 SG4 AOS02 Gransmoor Lane Sand & Gravel Nom21 Within AOS02 SG5 AOS03a Common Lane. North Cave Sand & Gravel Nom02 SG6 AOS04 Preston Road, Sproatley Sand & Gravel Nom07- (now withdrawn) SG7 AOS08 Land at Pollington Sand & Gravel Nom13 &14
SG8 Land South of A166, Garton Sand & Gravel Nom15 on the Wolds SG9 Land East of B1249, Brigham Sand & Gravel Nom17
SG10 Heigholme, North Side of Sand & Gravel Nom20 Leven Canal SG11 AOS01 Leven and Brandesburton Sand & Gravel From JMLP. AoS Contains SG2 and SG3 SG12 PA02 Dryham ane Sand & Gravel Nom01 – has since been granted pp CR1 AOS05a Greenwick Quarry, Huggate Chalk Within AOS05 NOM11 CR2 AOS06a Riplingham Quarry Chalk NOM04
CR3 AOS06 Little Wold, Chalk NOM21 Swinescaif CR4 AOS07 Castle Farm and Drewton Limestone Nom03 Farm, North Cave to be worked in phases. CR5 Land west of B1249, Langtoft Chalk Nom16
CR6 West side of Wold Road, Chalk Nom18 Nafferton C1 PA03 Tongue Lane, Bloomfleet Clay Nom10
SS1 Land to W and E of A1034, Silica sand Nom19 South Cave
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The assessment excluded the following sites as they either received planning permission or were withdrawn during the JMDPD production process: SG1 – Willowcroft Farm, Catwick (received planning permission); SG6 – Preston Road, Sproatley (withdrawn); and SG12 – Dryham Lane (received planning permission). Of the candidate sites that were assessed, the SA predicted the following likely significant direct effects against the social and environmental SA objectives: SG2 is noted to have potential significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 7 (to protect and improve air quality), Mitigation measures are available for all these effects. SG3 is noted as having potential significant negative effects on the same SA objectives as SG2, namely 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety) and 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic),, SG4 is a candidate Area of Search. There is therefore less certainty about the potential effects, but the SA has identified potential significant negative effects on SA Objectives 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land). SG5 is assessed as likely to have significant negative effects on SA objective 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources); SG7 is assessed to have potential negative effects on 2 of the SA objectives 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), and 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings) SG8 is identified as having potential significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); SG9 is noted as having potential significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources) and 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), SG10 is a candidate Area of Search. There is therefore less certainty about the potential effects, but the SA has identified potential significant negative effects on SA Objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic) and 7 (To protect and improve air quality), 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources); 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); SG11 is a candidate Area of Search carried forward from the JMLP. There is therefore less certainty about the potential effects, but the SA has identified potential significant negative effects on SA Objectives 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic) and 7 (To protect and improve air quality), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land);
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CR1 is assessed as having the potential for significant negative effects on the SA objectives 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR2 is noted as having the potential for significant negative effects on the SA objectives 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR3 is nominated candidate site falling within an AOS carried forward from the JMLP. It is noted as having the potential for significant negative effects on 6 of the SA objectives namely 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 5 (To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle) 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR4 is noted as having the potential for significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 5 (To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land);. The potential negative effects on objectives 13 and 14 are noted as being strongly negative; CR5 is assessed as having the potential for significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR6 is assessed as having the potential for significant negative effects on the same SA objectives as CR5, namely 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); C1 is assessed to have potential significant negative effects on SA objective 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); SS1 is assessed to have potential significant negative effects on 7 of the SA objectives: 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 7 (to protect and improve air quality), 9 (to improve the quality of local water resources), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 12 (to protect and enhance heritrage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land);.14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land). Assessment of Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects from Proposed Policies and Sites In addition to the assessment of significant direct effects likely to arise from the implementation of the JMDPD proposed policies and sites, an assessment of cumulative, synergistic and indirect effects of the policies and sites has also been undertaken. The results of the assessment are summarised below. Beneficial cumulative effect on meeting local, national and regional minerals requirements for all types of minerals; Beneficial cumulative effect on economic prosperity;
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Beneficial cumulative, synergistic and indirect effect on preservation of community assets, protecting the existing built and natural character of the plan area, and the human health and wellbeing of resident populations and visitors; Adverse cumulative effect on air quality and GHG emissions; Adverse cumulative effect on traffic volumes; Adverse cumulative effect causing loss and fragmentation of habitats and valuable land; Adverse cumulative and indirect effects on flood risk and water resources; Adverse cumulative and indirect effects on waste generation; and Adverse cumulative and indirect effect on agriculture and tourism sectors of the local economy. Mitigation Measures Although the JMDPD is predicted to perform well in sustainability terms overall, certain policies and the development of most of the PAs and AOS have the potential for negative significant effects relating primarily to the impact of minerals extraction on the environment and on nearby communities. Measures envisaged preventing, reducing or offsetting any significant adverse effects and, where possible, measures aimed at enhancing positive effects (so called mitigation measures), have been proposed alongside the assessment of each Policy Component and PA and AOS. A list of the measures proposed is set out in Section 12 of the main report. Monitoring of Significant Effects As required by the SEA Directive, recommendations for the monitoring of significant sustainability effects predicted to arise from the implementation of the JMDPD have been made. These are set out in Section13 of the main report. The SA guidance recommends SA monitoring is incorporated into each Council’s existing monitoring arrangements. In accordance with Regulation 48 of the Town and Country Planning Regulations, the Councils are required to prepare Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) to assess the implementation of their LDFs. For monitoring efforts to be optimally effective, it will be important that the Councils seek to integrate the monitoring of the significant sustainability effects of the JMDPD with their AMR process. Conclusions In general, the JMDPD manages to meet the range of sustainability objectives identified in the SA Framework whilst ensuring that the plan adheres to national minerals guidance and makes sufficient provision for minerals required over the plan period. The Policy Components that make provision for the extraction of the different minerals are considered to offer potentially significant positive effects on social and economic SA objectives whilst commonly resulting in negative effects on the environmental SA objectives. Conversely, the development management policy components, which seek to reduce the number and extent of site- and transport-related effects, which may result from extraction, processing and distribution of minerals, are considered likely to have positive, often significantly positive effects on the social and environmental SA objectives. Overall, therefore, the JMDPD has been assessed as representing a balanced approach in terms of sustainability performance, with a substantial majority of predicted beneficial effects over adverse effects, although certain potentially adverse cumulative effects, particularly those relating to traffic volumes, agricultural and tourism activities, are likely to require close monitoring. Working of the sites included within the JMDPD is considered likely to have a range of minor and significant negative effects on all of the social and environmental SA objectives. It should be noted that minerals extraction is, by its nature, potentially disruptive to the natural and human environment and, as such, negative effects on social and environmental SA objectives is to be expected. However, minerals extraction
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is recognised as an essential source of raw materials for the nation’s prosperity and quality of life and the value of this SA is in identifying those sites that have the fewest significant negative effects. Through the implementation of the development management policies, the mitigation strategies set out in Section 12 of the main report, and through monitoring of plan implementation, the SA gives confidence that the extent of negative effects can be minimised. Furthermore, in the long term the restoration of redundant minerals working sites, as required by both the JMDPD core policies and the development management policies, can commonly reverse these negative effects and, in some cases, enhance the environment, for example through the creation of wetlands. Throughout the SA, the results of the appraisal have been considered by the JMDPD planning team in an iterative fashion. As such, the SA has facilitated the JMDPD’s evolution to take into account the sustainability recommendations made wherever possible.
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1. Introduction Joint Minerals Development Plan Document 1.1 East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and Kingston upon Hull City Council (KHCC) are each required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (PCPA) to replace their respective Local Plans with Local Development Frameworks (LDFs) for the two unitary areas. Comprising a ‘folder’ of Local Development Documents (LDDs), the ERYC LDF and the KHCC LDF, together with the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for Yorkshire and Humber, will provide the spatial planning strategy for the East Riding and Hull. 1.2 The two authorities produced a Joint Minerals Local Plan (JMLP), which was adopted in 2004. While Hull does not itself have any viable mineral reserves, there are a number of interlinkages between the two authorities in terms of imports, transport, preparation and use of minerals. For this reason it was important to prepare a joint plan that encompasses the interests of both authorities. The approach adopted for the JMLP has been carried forward with development of the Joint Minerals Development Plan Document (JMDPD). 1.3 The JMDPD will include a core strategy, site allocations and criteria based development management policies against which proposals for minerals development will be judged. The aim of the JMDPD is to update the JMLP, setting out the vision, objectives and spatial strategy for mineral development within the two authorities’ areas and providing the key policy framework for minerals development management. Purpose of the JMDPD 1.4 The purpose of the JMDPD will be to provide a framework for minerals development by: Proposing measures to conserve mineral resources to ensure their future availability; Seeking to maximise the contribution of minerals development to the communities, economy and environment of ERY and Hull by ensuring an adequate and steady supply to meet current needs; and Addressing the potential adverse impacts of minerals development, including recycling operations, on people and the environment. 1.5 Atkins was appointed by ERYC and KHCC in March 2007 to undertake the preparation of the JMDPD itself and the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment of the JMDPD. Plan Area 1.6 The geographical boundary of the JMDPD plan area is shown in Figure 1.1. 1.7 This SA is primarily concerned with effects arising from implementation of the JMDPD. Although the SA will mostly look at effects within the combined area covered by ERYC and KHCC, it will also consider the effects of the proposals on surrounding districts, the region, and on national and global issues.
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Figure 1.1 – JMDPD Plan Area
Requirement for Strategic Environmental Assessment 1.8 The EU Directive 2001/42/EC on assessment of effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive) came into force in the UK on 20 July 2004 through the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004. 1.9 The objective of the Directive is: ‘to provide for a high level of protection of the environment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations into the preparation and adoption of plans … with a view to promoting sustainable development, by ensuring that, in accordance with this Directive, an environmental assessment is carried out of certain plans …which are likely to have significant effects on the environment’ (Article 1, 2001/42/EC). 1.10 It is clear from this definition that, given the scope of the JMDPD, a SEA is required. 1.11 The SEA Directive and the SEA Regulations state that the SEA must consider the following topic areas: Biodiversity; Population; Human health; Flora and fauna; Soil; Water; Air; Climatic factors; Material assets; Cultural heritage, including archaeological and architectural heritage; Landscape; and
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The interrelationship between these factors. Requirement for Sustainability Appraisal 1.12 Under the regulations3 implementing the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, SA is required for all LDDs. The purpose of SA is to promote sustainable development through better integration of sustainability considerations in the preparation and adoption of plans. The regulations stipulate that SA of LDDs should meet the requirements of the SEA Directive. 1.13 Planning Policy Statement 1 (PPS1) describes SA in Paragraph 9 of Annex B: ‘A Sustainability Appraisal is intended to assess the impact of plan policies from an environmental, economic and social perspective. It is intended to test the performance of a plan against the objectives of sustainable development and thereby provide the basis for its improvement. Guidance on carrying out the Sustainability Appraisal will show how they can comply with the requirements of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive’.
1.14 SA thus helps planning authorities to fulfil the objective of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in preparing their plans. 1.15 There are many definitions of sustainable development. However, the most commonly used and widely accepted is that coined by the World Commission of Environment and Development in 1987 as: ‘Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’
1.16 The UK Government’s Sustainable Development Strategy ‘Securing the Future’, published in March 2005, outlines a set of shared UK principles which will be used to achieve the goal of sustainable development. The guiding principles have been agreed by the UK government, Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly Government and the Northern Ireland Administration. They bring together and build on the various previously existing UK principles to set out an overarching approach. The five guiding principles form the basis for policy in the UK. For a policy to be sustainable, it must respect all five of these principles in order to integrate and deliver simultaneously sustainable development: A Living within environmental limits – respecting the limits of the planet’s environment, resources and biodiversity to improve our environment and ensure that the natural resources needed for life are unimpaired and remain so for future generations; B Ensuring a Strong, Healthy and Just Society – meeting the diverse needs of all people in existing and future communities, promoting personal wellbeing, social cohesion and inclusion, and creating equal opportunity for all; C Achieving a Sustainable Economy – Building a strong, stable and sustainable economy which provides prosperity and opportunities for all, and in which environmental and social costs fall on those who impose them (polluter pays); and efficient resource use incentivised; D Promoting Good Governance – Actively promoting effective, participative systems of governance in all levels of society – engaging people’s creativity, energy and diversity; E Using Sound Science Responsibly – Ensuring policy is developed and implemented on the basis of strong scientific evidence, whilst taking into account scientific uncertainty (through the precautionary principle) as well as public attitudes and values.
3 Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004. The Regulations came into force on 28 September 2004.
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The SA Process 1.17 The requirements to carry out SA and SEA are thus distinct, but guidance4 from the Office for the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM – now Communities and Local Government (CLG)) states that it is possible to satisfy both through a single appraisal process and provides a methodology for doing so. 1.18 According to the same guidance, the main stages in the SA process are as follows: Stage A – Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding on scope; Stage B – Developing and refining options and assessing effects; Stage C – Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report; Stage D – Consultation on the plan and the Sustainability Appraisal Report; Stage E – Monitoring the significant effects of implementing the plan. 1.19 ODPM guidance emphasises that SA is an iterative process which identifies and reports on the likely significant effects of the plan and the extent to which its implementation will achieve the social, environmental and economic objectives by which sustainable development can be defined. The intention is that SA is fully integrated into the plan making process from the earliest stages, both informing and being informed by it. Table 1.1 – Alignment of Stages Involved in DPD Preparation with SA tasks
DPD Stage 1: Pre-production – Evidence Gathering SA Stages and tasks Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding upon the scope A1: Identifying other relevant policies, plans and programmes, and sustainability objectives A2: Collecting baseline information A3: Identifying sustainability issues and problems A4: Developing the SA framework A5: Consulting on the scope of the SA DPD Stage 2: Production SA Stages and tasks Stage B: Developing and refining options and assessing effects B1: Testing the DPD objectives against the SA framework B2: Developing the DPD options B3: Predicting the effects of the DPD B4: Evaluating the effects of the DPD B5: Considering ways of mitigating adverse effects and maximising beneficial effects B6: Proposing measures to monitor the significant effects of implementing the DPD Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report C1: Preparing the SA Report Stage D: Consulting on the preferred options of the DPD and SA Report D1: Public participation on the preferred options of the DPD and SA Report D2 (i): Appraising significant changes DPD Stage 3: Examination SA Stages and tasks D2 (ii): Appraising significant changes resulting from representations DPD Stage 4: Adoption and Monitoring SA Stages and tasks D3: Making decisions and providing information Stage E: Monitoring the significant effects of implementing the DPD E1: Finalising aims and methods for monitoring E2: Responding to adverse effects
4 Sustainability Appraisal of Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Documents, ODPM, November 2005
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1.20 The guidance also sets out a requirement for the preparation of the following reports: Scoping Report (documenting Stage A work) which should be used for consultation on the scope of the SA; Sustainability Appraisal Report (documenting Stages A and B work) which should be used in the public consultation on the Preferred Options version of the draft plan. The SA Report fully encompasses the requirement to produce an Environmental Report under the SEA Directive. SA and Consultation 1.21 The requirements for consultation during an SA are as follows: Authorities which, because of their environmental responsibilities, are likely to be concerned by the effects of implementing the plan or programme, must be consulted on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included in the Environmental Report. The 2004 SEA Regulations indicate four Consultation Bodies as follows: Countryside Agency, English Heritage, English Nature5 and Environment Agency. The SA guidance goes further by suggesting consultation, in addition to the four Consultation Bodies, of representatives of other interests including economic interests and local business, social interests and community service providers, transport planners and providers and NGOs. The public and Consultation Bodies must be consulted on the draft plan or programme and the Sustainability Appraisal Report. 1.22 The following reports (covering SA Stages A and B) have been published as part of this SA process: Scoping Report prepared by Atkins Ltd in November 2007; Summary of Assessment of Strategic Options prepared by Atkins Ltd in May 2008; and Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Preferred Approach Sustainability Appraisal Report (May 2010). 1.23 These reports have built upon previous SA work undertaken in the plan area, particularly the ERYC LDF SA Scoping Report (March 2006), and the KHCC LDF SA Scoping Report (October 2005). 1.24 The timing of the key SA tasks and outputs is outlined in Table 1.2. Table 1.2 – Key SA Tasks and Outputs
Task Timing Preparation of the SA Scoping Report November 2007 Consultation on the SA Scoping Report by statutory 26 November 2007 to 7 January 2008 consultees, key stakeholders and interested parties Analysis of responses to scoping consultation February 2008 Appraisal of draft strategic policy options January to April 2008 Consultation on Issues and Options May 2008 Appraisal and development of JMDPD policies and February 2009 to February 2010 sites Preparation of Sustainability Appraisal Report February to April 2010
5 The Countryside Agency and English Nature have been merged into one single body called Natural England in October 2006.
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Task Timing Consultation on Sustainability Appraisal Report for May to June 2010 JMDPD Preferred Approach
1.25 Consultation on this SA Report will be undertaken alongside the Site Selection Consultation Report, which is planned for spring 2012. Purpose of the SA Report 1.26 The requirement to prepare a Sustainability Appraisal Report arises directly from Article 5.1 of the SEA Directive, which states that: ‘An Environmental Report shall be prepared in which the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme, and reasonable alternatives taking into account the objectives and the geographical scope of the plan or programme, are identified, described and evaluated.’
1.27 In SA the Sustainability Appraisal Report replaces the Environmental Report as required under the SEA Directive. 1.28 This Sustainability Appraisal Report reports on the work undertaken during the initial stages of the SA process and takes the process further by reporting on the significant social, environmental and economic effects of the preferred policies, proposed mitigation measures and proposals for monitoring significant sustainability effects. Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) 1.29 HRA is required where a plan contains proposals that are likely to have a significant effect on a Special Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or Ramsar Site, collectively known as European sites. The requirement arises from the Habitats Regulations (1994) implementing the Habitats Directive (02/43/EEC) and the Conservation (Natural Habitats) (Amendment) Regulations (2007). HRA is also required, as a matter of UK Government policy for potential SPAs (pSPA), candidate SACs (cSAC) and listed Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar sites) for the purposes of considering plans and projects, which may affect them.6 1.30 An HRA Screening Report has been produced to assess the potential for likely significant effects of the policies within the plan on designated European sites in the plan area. Within the East Riding of Yorkshire there are 12 international sites: Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs SPA, Flamborough Head SAC, Hornsea Mere SPA, Humber Estuary SAC, SPA and Ramsar site, Thorne and Hatfield Moors SPA, Thorne Moor SAC, Lower Derwent Valley SAC, SPA and Ramsar site, River Derwent SAC. In addition, Skipwith Common SAC is located just outside of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The HRA was updated to assess additional candidate sites nominated during the summer 2010 consultation period for the JMDPD Preferred Approach. 1.31 The updated HRA Screening Report identified that the following sites may lead to likely significant adverse effects within the JMDPD. These are: AOS 1 (SG11) Leven and Brandesburton; AOS 3 (SG5 and SG12) North Cave (this site now has planning permission); AOS 4 (SG6) Preston Road, Sproatley (this site has since been withdrawn); AOS 6 (CR2 and CR3).Riplingham & Swinescaif, South Cave; AOS 7 (CR4) Castle Farm & Drewton Farm, North Cave; and
6 Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation, ODPM (August 2005)
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NOM 19 (SS1) Land West of A1034, South Cave. 1.32 The results of the HRA have been considered throughout this SA Report.
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2. Appraisal Methodology Meeting the Requirements of the SEA Directive 2.1 As mentioned in Chapter 1, there is a fundamental difference between the SA and SEA methodologies. SEA is primarily focused on environmental effects and the methodology addresses a number of topic areas namely Biodiversity, Population, Human Health, Flora and Flora, Soil, Water, Air, Climatic Factors, Material Assets, Cultural Heritage and Landscape, as well as the interrelationship between these topics. SA, however, widens the scope of the assessment to include social and economic topics as well as environmental as it is intended to assess the impact of a plan from the full sustainability perspective. 2.2 This SA has been undertaken so as to meet the requirements of the SEA Directive for environmental assessment of plans. Table 2.1 sets out the way the specific SEA requirements have been met in this report. Table 2.1 – Schedule of SEA Requirements
Information to be included in the Environmental Report Where covered in under the SEA Regulations (Regulation 12 and Sustainability Appraisal Report Schedule 2) 1. An outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan, Sections 1 and 3 and of its relationship with other relevant plans and programmes 2. The relevant aspects of the current state of the Sections 4 and 6 and Appendix A environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan; 3. The environmental characteristics of areas likely to be Section 4 and Appendix A significantly affected 4. Any existing environmental problems which are Section 5 relevant to the plan including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC; 5. The environmental protection objectives, established Sections 3 and 6 at international, Community or Member State level, which are relevant to the plan and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation 6. The likely significant effects on the environment, Sections 9, 10 and 11 including short, medium and long-term effects, permanent and temporary effects, positive and negative effects, and secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects, on issues such as: biodiversity; population; human health; fauna; flora; soil; water; air; climatic factors; material assets; cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage; landscape; the interrelationship between the above factors 7. The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as Section 12 fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan 8. An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives Sections 8, 9 and 10 dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of know-how) encountered in compiling the required information
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Information to be included in the Environmental Report Where covered in under the SEA Regulations (Regulation 12 and Sustainability Appraisal Report Schedule 2) 9. A description of measures envisaged concerning Section 13 monitoring in accordance with Regulation 17 10. A non-technical summary of the information provided Non-technical summary under paragraphs 1 to 9
Appraisal Process 2.3 The SA started as the preparation of the JMDPD began and it has progressed in an iterative fashion. Appraisal Methodology 2.4 The methodology adopted involved the completion of the SA stages A, B and C and associated tasks as outlined in Figure 2.1. The SA methodology is based on guidance contained within ‘Sustainability Appraisal of Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Documents’ produced by the ODPM (November 2005). Figure 2.1- Relationship between SA Stages and Tasks
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Stage A: Setting the Context and Objectives, Establishing Baseline and Deciding on Scope A1: Other Relevant Plans and Programmes 2.5 Both the JMDPD and the SA Scoping Report should be set in the context of national, regional and local objectives along with strategic planning, transport, minerals, social, economic and environmental policies. The ERYC LDF SA Scoping Report and the KHCC LDF SA Scoping Report identified policies, plans and programmes relevant to planning in each of the two Unitary Areas. The JMDPD SA Scoping Report built upon this work, in order to ensure relevance, with a review of minerals related plans and programmes. This work ensures that the SA objectives generally adhere to, and are not in conflict with, objectives found in other relevant plans and programmes and also assists in the setting of sustainability objectives for the SA. In addition to this it can also be used to ascertain potential conflicts between objectives which may need to be addressed as part of the process. 2.6 The additional plans, policies and programmes reviewed in the JMDPD SA Scoping Report are outlined in Table 3.1. A2: Baseline Information 2.7 To accurately predict how potential plan policies will affect environmental, social and economic factors pertaining to the plan area, it is first important to understand the current state of these factors and then examine their likely evolution without the implementation of the plan. Information describing the baseline provides the basis for the prediction and monitoring of the effects of the implementation of the DPD and its constituent documents. It can be used to help inform identification of problems so that relevant policy changes can be made to address such matters. 2.8 Due to the fact that SA is an iterative process, subsequent stages in its preparation and assessment might identify other issues and priorities that require data collection and monitoring. This makes the SA process flexible, adaptable and responsive to changes in the baseline conditions and enables trends to be analysed over time. 2.9 The most efficient way to collect relevant baseline data is through the use of indicators. This ensures that the data collection carried out is both focused and effective. The identification of relevant indicators has taken place alongside the assessment of other relevant plans policies and programmes (Task A1), the identification of sustainability issues (Task A3) and development of the SA framework (Task A4). Sustainability indicators have been selected for their ability to provide objective data that will, over time, offer an insight into general trends. Throughout the assessment process the following issues will need to be addressed: What is the current situation, including trends over time? How far is the current situation from thresholds, objectives or targets? Are particularly sensitive or important elements of the environment, economy or society affected? Are the problems of a large or small scale, reversible or irreversible, permanent or temporary, direct or indirect? How difficult would it be to prevent, reduce or compensate for any negative effect? Have there been / will there be any significant cumulative or synergistic effects over time? 2.10 As with the review of relevant plans and programmes, the JMDPD SA Scoping Report built upon baseline information collected as part of the SA scoping for the ERYC and KHCC LDFs and presented supplementary information more specifically pertaining to minerals planning. Baseline information and data have been summarised in Section 4 of this report and baseline datasets are
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presented in Appendix A. The aim is to give an overview of the environmental, social and economic characteristics of the plan area and how these compare to the region and the rest of the country. 2.11 Any gaps in the required baseline data will be addressed, where applicable, by the development of a targeted and cost-effective monitoring programme once the DPD is adopted. However, it is likely that external agencies will be able to provide some data through their own monitoring programmes. It is anticipated that the collection of baseline data will be refined as the DPD evolves to ensure that the baseline is relevant to each particular DPD. A3: Key Sustainability Issues 2.12 The identification of the key sustainability issues most relevant to the JMDPD was undertaken based on the following: The review of additional relevant plans and programmes (stage A1); The analysis of the baseline data described in the ERYC and KHCC LDF SA Scoping Reports; The review of additional relevant plans and programmes (stage A1); The analysis of the baseline data; The additional baseline data described in the JMDPD SA Scoping Report; and Consideration of issues likely to be addressed in the JMDPD. A4: SA Framework 2.13 Two sets of objectives and indicators, against which the policies and proposals in the ERYC and KHCC LDFs can be assessed, have been drawn up under the three sustainable development dimensions: social, economic and environmental. 2.14 They were identified by reviewing relevant policy documents at the European, national, regional, county and district level, those put forward in the SEA Guidance, and the review of the baseline data and key sustainability issues. 2.15 In line with the requirements of the SEA Directive, these LDF SA objectives have been subject to consultation and are therefore accepted as a robust starting point for the SA of the JMDPD. The SA framework for the JMDPD has therefore been based on these LDF SA objectives. However, in order to focus the SA on the local minerals related sustainability issues and on issues that can realistically be addressed by the JMDPD, some of the generic LDF SA objectives were ‘scoped out’ while others were amended to make them more relevant to the JMDPD, and additional objectives related specifically to minerals have been added. 2.16 More recently, the comments and recommendations on the SA framework following the public consultation on the JMDPD SA Scoping Report have been incorporated, where appropriate, into the final SA framework. 2.17 Table 6.1 sets out the SA framework and indicates how relevant SEA Directive topic(s) have been covered. Stage B: Developing and Refining Options B1: Testing the JMDPD Objectives against the SA Framework 2.18 A compatibility assessment of the JMDPD objectives against the SA objectives was undertaken as part of the iterative process to assess the sustainability of the JMDPD objectives. This was undertaken to ensure that the overall objectives of the JMDPD were in accordance with the SA
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objectives and identify potential areas for further investigation as part of the detailed sustainability appraisal assessments. The results of the assessment are summarised in Table 7.2 of this report. B2: Developing the JMDPD Options 2.19 Strategic policy options have been developed by Atkins for ERYC and KHCC under eight main plan issues. These options were subject to consultation and were assessed against the SA framework in order to determine their performance in sustainability terms, with reference to the social, environmental and economic factors. 2.20 Tables showing the assessment of the range of strategic policy options available for achieving the objectives under consideration were prepared. Each strategic policy option was assigned either a major positive effect (represented by +++), a medium positive effect (represented by ++), a minor positive effect (represented by +), a major negative effect (represented by - - -), a medium negative effect (represented by a - -), a minor negative effect (represented by -) or a range of positive and negative effects (represented by +/ -) against each of the SA objectives. When no effect was anticipated, a comment is made to that effect and an uncertain effect was represented by a ‘?’ within the assessment. 2.21 A commentary explaining and justifying the choice of symbol with reference to the baseline situation relevant to each SA objective was also provided. The assessment has been undertaken primarily using expert judgement, which is recognised in the guidance as being an acceptable and appropriate technique to be used at this stage. The assessment of strategic options is presented in Section 8 of this report. B3: Predicting the Effects of the Preferred Options 2.22 The methodology that has been adopted for this assessment is generally broad-brush and qualitative, which is generally accepted as good practice by the SA guidance. 2.23 The JMDPD sets out both policies and sites for minerals development. In order to facilitate the assessment of the JMDPD, the policies were analysed and grouped into Policy Components. Each Policy Component was then subject to SA, as was each site nominated as a result of requests for representations, and each Preferred Area and Area of Search. This SA of the JMDPD has been broken down into ‘prediction’ of effects, ‘evaluation’ of effects and ‘mitigation’ of effects. 2.24 The prediction of effects involved the identification of the potential changes to the sustainability baseline conditions which were considered to arise from the specific policies being implemented through the JMDPD. The predicted effects were then described in terms of their nature and magnitude using the following parameters: Geographical scale; Probability of the effect occurring; Timing of effect – short, medium, long term; Duration of effect – temporary or permanent; Nature of effect – positive, negative or neutral; Secondary, cumulative and/or synergistic effects. 2.25 Short term effects were defined as those predicted to commence within the first five years from implementation of the DPD. Medium-long term effects were defined as those predicted to commence within or extend into the period from five years after the implementation of the DPD. Thus, long term effects often relate to baseline conditions following the cessation of minerals working at proposed sites. 2.26 The prediction of effects was undertaken against the SA framework for each Policy Component, nominated site, Preferred Area and Area of Search being implemented through the JMDPD.
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2.27 Table 2.2 details the scoring scales used to characterise the various features of the predicted effects. Table 2.2 - Sustainability Effects Scoring Magnitude Scale Duration Permanence Certainty Major Posi tive Local Sub-area of ERY or Hull ST-MT 0-10 years Temp Temporary Low Low Minor Posi tive Sub-Reg ERY and Hull ST-LT 0-10+ years Perm Permanent Medium Mediu m - No Effect Reg/Nat Yorkshire and the Humber MT-LT 5-10+ years High Hig h ? Unclear E ffect Region and beyond ST 0-5 years ٛ Minor Negative MT 5-10 years ٛٛ Major Negative LT 10+ years
2.28 Magnitude of effects was defined in terms of progress towards achieving the relevant SA objective: Major Positive – likely to result in substantial progress towards the objective Minor Positive – likely to result in limited progress towards the objective Major Negative – likely to be substantially detrimental to achieving the objective Minor Negative – likely to be to the limited detriment of achieving the objective B4: Evaluating the Effects of the Preferred Options 2.29 The next stage of the assessment comprised the evaluation of predicted effects. The evaluation involved forming a judgement on whether or not the predicted effects will be significant. The technique that has primarily been used to assess the significance of effects in this assessment is a qualitative assessment based on expert judgement. Other techniques included consultation with stakeholders involved in the SA process, geographical information systems and reference to key legislation, primarily the SEA Regulations 2004 and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 1999. 2.30 As with the prediction of effects, the criteria for assessing the significance of a specific effect used in this assessment, as outlined in Annex II of the SEA Directive, has been based on the following parameters to determine the significance: Scale; Permanence; Nature and sensitivity; and Cumulative effects. 2.31 In the current practice of SA, the broad-brush qualitative prediction and evaluation of effects is often based on a seven point scale comprising easily understood terms. This assessment has adopted the scale set out in Table 2.3 to assess the significance of effects of the JMDPD Policy Components and sites. Table 2.3 - Criteria for Assessing Significance of Effects
+++ Strongly positive ++ Moderately positive + Slightly positive 0 No effect - Slightly negative -- Moderately negative --- Strongly negative +/- Combination of positive and negative effects / neutral effect
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2.32 Moderately and strongly positive and negative effects have been considered of significance, whereas neutral and slightly positive and negative effects have been considered non-significant. Secondary and Cumulative Effects Assessment 2.33 Annex I of the SEA Directive requires that the assessment of effects include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects. 2.34 Secondary or indirect effects are effects that are not a direct result of the plan, but occur away from the original effect or as a result of a complex pathway, e.g. a development that changes a water table and thus affects the ecology of a nearby wetland. 2.35 Cumulative effects arise where several policies or sites individually may or may not have a significant effect, but in-combination have a significant effect due to spatial crowding or temporal overlap between plans, proposals and actions and repeated removal or addition of resources due to proposals and actions. Cumulative effects can be: Additive - the simple sum of all the effects; Neutralising - where effects counteract each other to reduce the overall effect; Synergistic – is the effect of two or more effects acting together being greater than the simple sum of the effects when acting alone. For instance, a wildlife habitat can become progressively fragmented with limited effects on a particular species until the last fragmentation makes the areas too small to support the species at all. 2.36 Many environmental problems result from cumulative effects. These effects are very difficult to deal with on a project by project basis through Environmental Impact Assessment. It is at the SA level that they are most effectively identified and addressed. 2.37 Cumulative effects assessment is a systematic procedure for identifying and evaluating the significance of effects from multiple activities. The analysis of the causes, pathways and consequences of these effects is an essential part of the process. Cumulative (including additive, neutralising and synergistic) effects have been considered throughout the entire SA process, as described below: As part of the review of relevant strategies, plans and programmes and the derivation of SA objectives, key receptors have been identified which may be subject to cumulative effects; In the process of collecting baseline information cumulative effects have been considered by identifying key receptors (e.g. specific wildlife habitats) and information on how these have changed with time, and how they are likely to change without the implementation of the JMDPD. Targets have been identified (where possible), that identify how close to capacity the key receptor is, which is a key determining factor in assessing the likelihood of cumulative and synergistic effects occurring, and their degree of significance; Through the analysis of sustainability issues and problems, receptors have been identified that are particularly sensitive, in decline or near to their threshold (where such information is available); The development of SA objectives, indicators and targets has been influenced by cumulative effects identified through the process above and SA objectives that consider cumulative effects have been identified; The likely cumulative effects of the strategic options have been identified which highlighted potential cumulative effects that should be considered later in the SA process; and Testing the consistency between the JMDPD and SA objectives has highlighted the potential for cumulative effects against the specific JMDPD objectives.
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B5: Considering Ways of Mitigating Adverse Effects and Maximising Beneficial Effects 2.38 Mitigation measures have been identified during the evaluation process to reduce the scale/importance of significant negative effects. These are applicable both to JMDPD policies and to the working of proposed sites. B6: Proposing Measures to Monitor the Significant Effects of Implementing the Plan 2.39 SA monitoring involves measuring indicators that will enable the establishment of a causal link between the implementation of the plan and the likely significant effect (positive or negative) being monitored. It thus helps to ensure that any adverse effects which arise during implementation, whether or not they were foreseen, can be identified and that action can be taken to deal with them. Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report 2.40 This document is the Sustainability Appraisal Report.
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3. Other Relevant Plans and Programmes Introduction 3.1 The SEA Directive states that the Environmental Report should provide information on: ‘The plan’s relationship with other relevant plans and programmes’ and “the environmental protection objectives, established at international, [European] Community or national level, which are relevant to the plan... and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation” (Annex 1 (a), (e))
Identification of Additional Plans and Programmes 3.2 The JMDPD SA Scoping Report built upon work already undertaken during the scoping of the ERYC LDF and KHCC LDF SAs. The two LDF SA Scoping Reports identified policies, plans and programmes relevant to planning in each of the two Unitary Areas. To aid the refinement of the SA objectives to be more relevant to the JMDPD, the JMDPD SA Scoping Report built upon this previous scoping work by undertaking a supplementary review of minerals related plans and programmes. Table 3.1 lists the documents reviewed in the JMDPD SA Scoping Report and any plans or programmes that have been published or updated since production of the JMDPD SA Scoping Report. Table 3.1 – Additional Plans and Programmes
Plan/Programme Data Source Minerals Policy Statement 1: Planning and http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id= Minerals (MPS1), ODPM, November 2006 1504275 Planning and Minerals: Practice Guide, 2006 http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id= 1504283 Minerals Policy Statement 2: Controlling and http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id= Mitigating the Environmental Effects of 1144133 Minerals Extraction in England (MPS2), ODPM, March 2005 Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbu Historic Environment ilding/planningsystem/planningpolicy/planning (PPS5) DCLG March 2010 policystatements/pps5/ Planning Policy Statement 25 Supplement: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/pl Development and Coastal Change. DCLG anningandbuilding/coastalchange March 2010 Planning Policy Statement 25 Development http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbu and Flood Rick (PPS25). DCLG March 2010 ilding/planningsystem/planningpolicy/planning policystatements/pps25/ The Air Quality Strategy for England, Scotland, http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/airquality Wales and Northern Ireland, July 2007 /strategy/ Guidance on Policies for Minerals Planning, http://www.planningofficers.org.uk/article.cp/art prepared for the Planning Officers Society and icleid/6 the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister by Land Use Consultants, 2003 Geodiversity and the minerals industry – http://www.english- Conserving our geological heritage, English nature.org.uk/pubs/publication/PDF/Geodiversi Nature, SAMSA, QPA, 2003 ty.pdf Regulatory Guidance Note: Groundwater http://www.northeasteip.co.uk/downloads/docu Protection: Locational Aspects of Landfills in ments/20060301100124.pdf Planning Consultation Responses & Permitting Decisions, Environment Agency, 2002
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Plan/Programme Data Source Aggregate resource alternatives: Options for http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/downloads/a future aggregate minerals supply in England, ggregates_resource_alternatives.pdf Mankelow, J et al, British Geological Society Commissioned Report, 2008 Waste Framework Directive, April 2006 http://rod.eionet.europa.eu/show.jsv?id=513& mode=S Waste Strategy for England 2007 http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/str ategy/index.htm The Aggregates Levy 2002 http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/ag gregates/index.htm Landfill (England & Wales) Regulations 2002 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2002/20021559.ht as amended m The Landfill (England and Wales) http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051640.ht (Amendment) Regulations 2005 m?lang=_e Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1996/Uksi_199615 27_en_1.htm The Landfill Tax (Amendment) Regulations http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/uksi_2008077 2008 0_en_1 Site Waste Management Plans Consultation http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/con 2007 struction-sitewaste/index.htm The Site Waste Management Plans http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/uksi_2008031 Regulations 2008 4_en_1 Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Joint http://www.cartoplus.co.uk/east_riding/intro.ht Minerals Local Plan, April 2004 m
3.3 The relevant plans and programmes identified in all three scoping reports were analysed to derive a set of key sustainability themes relevant to the national, regional and local context. This analysis, presented in Table 3.2, forms the first step in the development of the SA framework which is presented in Table 6.1. 3.4 In addition to the above, the following guidance documents have been used to guide the development of this SA Report: Mineral Extraction and the Historic Environment, English Heritage, 2008 http://www.helm.org.uk/upload/pdf/Mineral-Extraction.pdf Minerals Planning Guidance 3: Coal Mining and Colliery Spoil Disposal (1999) http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/miner alsandwaste/mineralpolicystatements/mineralsplanningguidance/ Minerals Planning Guidance 5: Stability in surface mineral workings and tips (2000) http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/miner alsandwaste/mineralpolicystatements/mineralsplanningguidance/ Minerals Planning Guidance 7: Reclamation of mineral workings (1996) http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/miner alsandwaste/mineralpolicystatements/mineralsplanningguidance/ Minerals Planning Guidance 10: Provision of raw material for the cement industry (1991) http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/miner alsandwaste/mineralpolicystatements/mineralsplanningguidance/ Minerals Planning Guidance 13: Guidelines for peat provision in England (1995) http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/miner alsandwaste/mineralpolicystatements/mineralsplanningguidance/
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Minerals Planning Guidance 15: Provision of silica sand in England (1996) http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/miner alsandwaste/mineralpolicystatements/mineralsplanningguidance/ Biodiversity and minerals - Extracting the benefits for wildlife, English Nature, SAMSA, QPA, 1999 http://www.mineralsandnature.org.uk/downloads/biod.pdf Optimising the Efficiency of Recharge Features as a Mechanism for Mitigating the Impacts of Quarry Dewatering, prepared for the DEFRA, MIST and MIRO by Symonds Group, 2004 http://www.mi-st.org.uk/research_projects/final_reports/final_report_ma_1_2_008.pdf An overview of design & management approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates, Ruth Allington, GWP Consultants and Toby White, University of Leeds, 2007 http://www.sustainableaggregates.com/docs/revs/1a_overview.pdf A guide to mineral safeguarding in England, British Geological Survey, October 2007 http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/downloads/guide_to_mineral_safeguarding_08.pdf Mineral Safeguarding in England – good practice advice, British Geological Survey 2011 http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/planning/legislation/home.html#safeguarding Aggregates supply in England : Issues for planning, Hicks L, British Geological Society Open Report, 2008 http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/downloads/aggregates_issues_for_planning.pdf National and Regional Guidelines for Aggregates Provision in England, 2001-2016, 3rd Annual Monitoring Report, Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG), 2006 http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1503133 Yorkshire and Humber Region Aggregates Working Party Monitoring Report, 2007 http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/yhannualreport2008.pdf Yorkshire and Humber Region Aggregates Working Party Monitoring Report, 2008 http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1392764.pdf Yorkshire and Humber Region Aggregates Working Party Monitoring Report, 2009 http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1916910.pdf Collation of the results of the 2009 Aggregate Minerals Survey for England and Wales http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/aggregatesurvey2009 The Draft National Planning policy Framework is noted as a material consideration, pending publication of the final version.
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Table 3.2 – Key Sustainability Themes
Sustainability Theme Source Relevance to Appraisal National/ International Region Local SEA Topics Reduce air pollution and MPS2, The Air Quality Strategy for Hull And East Riding Air, Human ensure the continuation England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Joint Minerals Local Health, of the improvement in Ireland 2007 Plan 2004 Population air quality. Mitigate noise and light MPS2, Biodiversity and minerals - Hull And East Riding Human Health, pollution. Extracting the benefits for wildlife 1999, Joint Minerals Local Population Overview of design & management Plan 2004 approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007
Reduce road traffic and MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Yorkshire and Hull And East Riding Air, Human congestion through Guide, 2006, The Air Quality Strategy for Humber Region Joint Minerals Local Health, modal shift to more England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Aggregates Plan 2004 Landscape sustainable modes. Ireland 2007 , Overview of design & Working Party Population management approaches to reducing the Monitoring environmental footprint of the supply chain Report 2005 for land-won aggregates 2007 and 2007 Reduce waste MPS2, Regulatory Guidance Note: Yorkshire and Hull And East Riding Soil, Water generation and disposal Groundwater Protection: Locational Humber Region Joint Minerals Local and achieve sustainable Aspects of Landfills in Planning Aggregates Plan 2004 management of waste. Consultation Responses & Permitting Working Party Decisions, Environment Agency 2002, Monitoring Guidance on Policies for Minerals Planning Report 2005 2003, Overview of design & management and 2007 approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Maintain and improve MPS2, Regulatory Guidance Note: Hull And East Riding Biodiversity, the quality of surface Groundwater Protection: Locational Joint Minerals Local Flora and Fauna, and groundwater. Aspects of Landfills in Planning Plan 2004 Soil, Water Consultation Responses & Permitting Decisions, Environment Agency 2002, Optimising the Efficiency of Recharge
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Sustainability Theme Source Relevance to Appraisal National/ International Region Local SEA Topics Features as a Mechanism for Mitigating the Impacts of Quarry Dewatering, prepared for DEFRA 2004, Overview of design & management approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Reduce the use of non- MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Climatic Factors, renewable resources Guide, 2006, MPS2, A guide to mineral Material Assets, and protect local mineral safeguarding in England, Consultation draft, Soil, Water and water assets. British Geological Survey 2007, Guidance on Policies for Minerals Planning 2003, Optimising the Efficiency of Recharge Features as a Mechanism for Mitigating the Impacts of Quarry Dewatering, prepared for DEFRA 2004, Overview of design & management approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Manage and mitigate Guidance on Policies for Minerals Planning Hull And East Riding Climatic Factors, the risk of flooding. 2003, Overview of design & management Joint Minerals Local Population, approaches to reducing the environmental Plan 2004. East Riding Water footprint of the supply chain for land-won SFRA, Hull SFRA, Hull aggregates 2007 PPS 25 and the PPS25 and Coastal Streams Practice Guide CFMP, Hull Flood Risk Management Strategy, Humber Flood Risk Management Strategy, Hull Surface Water Management Plan. Protect and enhance MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Hull And East Riding Cultural heritage assets and their Guide, 2006, MPS2, Guidance on Policies Joint Minerals Local Heritage, setting. for Minerals Planning 2003, Overview of Plan 2004 Landscape, design & management approaches to Population reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007
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Sustainability Theme Source Relevance to Appraisal National/ International Region Local SEA Topics Protect, manage and MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Hull And East Riding Biodiversity, restore soil resources Guide, 2006, MPS2, Geodiversity and the Joint Minerals Local Flora and Fauna and geological sites. minerals industry – Conserving our Plan 2004 Landscape, geological heritage 2003, Guidance on Material Assets, Policies for Minerals Planning 2003, Soil Overview of design & management approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Promote sustainable MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Hull And East Riding Cultural use and management of Guide, 2006, Guidance on Policies for Joint Minerals Local Heritage, the countryside. Minerals Planning 2003, Overview of Plan 2004 Landscape, design & management approaches to Material Assets reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Maintain landscape MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Phase 2 Sand & Hull And East Riding Cultural character. Guide, 2006, MPS2, Guidance on Policies Gravel Study for Joint Minerals Local Heritage, for Minerals Planning 2003, Overview of Yorkshire and Plan 2004 Landscape, design & management approaches to Humber Draft Material Assets reducing the environmental footprint of the Methodology for supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Discussion 2007 Protect, enhance and MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Phase 2 Sand & Hull And East Riding Biodiversity, improve biodiversity and Guide, 2006, MPS2, Guidance on Policies Gravel Study for Joint Minerals Local Fauna and Flora, important wildlife for Minerals Planning 2003, Biodiversity Yorkshire and Plan 2004 Climatic Factors, habitats. and minerals - Extracting the benefits for Humber Draft Soil, Water wildlife 1999, Overview of design & Methodology for management approaches to reducing the Discussion 2007 environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Encouragement of the MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Hull And East Riding Landscape, restoration of disused Guide, 2006, MPS2, Guidance on Policies Joint Minerals Local Biodiversity, Soil, mines. for Minerals Planning 2003, Geodiversity Plan 2004 Water, and the minerals industry – Conserving our Population geological heritage 2003, Biodiversity and minerals - Extracting the benefits for wildlife
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Sustainability Theme Source Relevance to Appraisal National/ International Region Local SEA Topics 1999, Overview of design & management approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain for land-won aggregates 2007 Protection of mineral A guide to mineral safeguarding in England, Phase 2 Sand & Hull And East Riding Material assets resources from 2007 British Geological Survey 2007, Gravel Study for Joint Minerals Local sterilisation Mineral Safeguarding in England – good Yorkshire and Plan 2004 practice advice, British Geological Survey Humber Draft 2011 Methodology for Discussion 2007 Minimising use of MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Yorkshire and Hull And East Riding Material assets primary aggregates Guide, 2006, MPS2, National and Regional Humber Region Joint Minerals Local Guidelines for Aggregates Provision in Aggregates Plan 2004 England, 2001-2016, 3rd Annual Monitoring Working Party Report, DCLG 2006, Guidance on Policies Monitoring for Minerals Planning 2003, Waste Report 2005 Framework Directive, Waste Strategy for and 2007, England 2007, Landfill (England & Wales) Phase 2 Sand & Regulations 2005, Landfill Tax Regulations Gravel Study for 2008, The Aggregates Levy 2002, Site Yorkshire and Waste Management Plans 2008, Humber Draft Aggregates supply in England : Issues for Methodology for planning 2008, Aggregate resource Discussion 2007 alternatives: Options for future aggregate minerals supply in England 2008 Ensure an adequate MPS1, Planning and Minerals: Practice Yorkshire and Hull And East Riding Material assets provision of landbanks Guide, 2006, Guidance on Policies for Humber Region Joint Minerals Local Minerals Planning 2003, Aggregates supply Aggregates Plan 2004 in England : Issues for planning 2008, Working Party Aggregate resource alternatives: Options Monitoring for future aggregate minerals supply in Report 2005 England 2008 and 2007
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4. Baseline Information Introduction 4.1 The SEA Directive states that the Environmental Report should provide information on: ‘relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan” and the “environmental characteristics of the areas likely to be significantly affected’ (Annex I (b) (c))
‘any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC’ (Annex I (c))
4.2 In addition to the requirements of the SEA Directive, the statutory SA process requires the collection of additional information on social and economic characteristics of the plan area. 4.3 Baseline data were collected in order to inform the production of the SA Scoping Reports for the ERYC and KHCC LDFs. The indicators for which data were collected are listed below and set out in the relevant scoping reports. These data were augmented by additional baseline data relevant to minerals planning which was collected to inform the scoping of the SA of the JMDPD. This section presents a summary of the key baseline data relevant to the JMDPD plan area which have been updated to include data produced since publication of the JMDPD SA Scoping Report in November 2007 and sets out the environmental constraints of the plan area in Figure 4.1 and Figure 4.2. 4.4 Social baseline data set out in ERYC and KHCC LDF SA Scoping Reports: Age structure; Percentage increase in population, 1982-2002; Percentage of pensioners; Ethnic minority population ; Density per hectare; Percentage of school pupils or full-time students aged 16 to 74 years; People aged 16-74 with no qualifications; People aged 16-74 with highest qualification attained level 4/5; Pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs graded A* to C; Burglary offences per 1000 households; Burglary rate; Overall crime rate; Vehicle crime rate; Robbery rate; Violent offences committed in public places per 1000 population; Deprivation;
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Disability living allowance and attendance allowance; Homelessness; % of new housing developed on previously developed land; % of households without a car; Noise levels; Stats on noise complaints; Life expectancy; Standard mortality rate; General health considered ‘good’; General health considered ‘not good’; Suicide mortality rate; Road casualty rate (KSI); and % of schools with completed travel plans. 4.5 Environmental baseline data set out in ERYC and KHCC LDF SA Scoping Reports: No. and area of designated sites; Population of species and areas of priority habitats; Water quality (biological and chemical); Groundwater; Contaminated land; Waste generation; Household waste generation; Percentage of population resident in the authorities area served by a kerbside collection of recyclables; Cost of waste collection per household; Net cost of waste management; Kg of household waste collected per head; Percentage of public satisfaction; Industrial sites generating waste Extent of floodplain; Water resources; UK National Air Quality Targets; Industrial Emissions; CO2 emissions; Energy Efficiency;
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Renewable Energy; Traffic flows; Total number of passenger journeys made annually on all local buses; Modal split; Conservation of energy; Archaeological sites; No. of listed buildings and proportion at risk; Urban open space; Woodland; Landscape character; Agriculture; Registered battlefields; and Registered parks and gardens. 4.6 Economic baseline data set out in ERYC and KHCC LDF SA Scoping Reports: Percentage of principal roads in need of repair; Measure of productivity; Working age population; Qualifications of working age population; Percentage of working age based on total population; Unemployment; % of unemployment based on economically active; Job Seekers Allowance claimants; % economically active from working age people; % economically inactive from working age people; Job density; New firms: registrations; and VAT registered businesses.
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Figure 4.1 - Landscape Character Areas within the JMDPD Plan Area
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Figure 4.2 – Key Environmental Constraints within East Riding of Yorkshire
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Minerals Baseline: Key Features Geology 4.7 The geology of the area consists of drift deposits; alluvial and glacial deposits comprising boulder clay, sand and gravel deposits; peat (found in the Humberhead Levels, the Vale of York, the Holderness Plain and the Humber Estuary); and solid geology found in the upland areas of the Yorkshire Wolds. The solid geology mainly comprises extensive deposits of Chalk of the Upper Cretaceous, and much older Triassic rocks: Mercia Mudstone and Sherwood Sandstone lying west of the Wolds. The solid geology of the plan area also includes hydro-carbon deposits, comprising coal, oil and gas. 4.8 According to the ERYC LDF SA Scoping Report there are 57 declared Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) within the East Riding of Yorkshire area. These are now referred to as Local Geological Sites (LGS)7. The East Yorkshire RIGS Group designated 11 Urban Geological Sites in Hull as LGS. Minerals Extraction 4.9 The main mineral operation sites (see Figure 4.4 ) include: Sand and Gravel: Garton Slack; Gransmoor; Catwick Grange, Brandesburton; Crosslands Lane, North Cave; Mill Hill, Keyingham; Park House Farm, Gembling; South Ings Lane, North Cave; Milegate extension; Dryham lane, North Cave; Newport Road, North Cave; and Mirebeck Land, North Cave. Chalk: Riplingham; Greenwick Quarry, Huggate; Huggate Chalk Quarry; Bracken Quarry Lund; Partridge Hall Quarry; Swinescaif, South Cave;
7 The term Local Geological Site (previously Regionally Important Geological/geological Site (RIGS)), as recommended in the Defra Local Sites Guidance (2006), is now widely adopted. http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/lgs/default.aspx
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Melton Whiting Works; Lowthorpe Quarry, Ruston Parva; and Cattlehall Quarry, Nunburnholme. Clay: Broomfleet; Newton on Derwent; and Mill Hill, Keyingham. Oil and Gas: Caythorpe Well Site
4.10 Dormant sites with valid planning permission include: Everthorpe Quarry, South Cave – Limestone; Cruckley Hill Gravel Pit, Brigham - Sand and gravel; Nafferton Land Limes – Chalk; Cattle Hill Quarry, Millington – Chalk; Langtoft Chalk Quarry – Chalk; Newton on Derwent – Sand and gravel Queensgate - Chalk; South Ings Lane Quarry, N. Cave - Sand and gravel; Drewton Lane, South Cave - Silica Sand; Middleton Quarry – Chalk; Humberfield Quarry, Hessle – Chalk; and Goole Moor – Peat.
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Figure 4.3 - East Riding of Yorkshire – Simplified Geology
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Figure 4.4 - Yorkshire and the Humber – Mines and Quarries
Source: British Geological Survey
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Figure 4.5 - Yorkshire and the Humber – Mineral Planning Permissions, Licenced Areas and Mineral Assessment Areas.
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4.11 There were 2,319 people employed in the minerals sector in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2007. The majority of employment was in limestone (30%), sandstone production (28%) and sand and gravel (26%). In Humberside 304 or 13% of the regional total were employed. Of these, 143 (47%) were employed in sand and gravel, 115 (38%) were employed in chalk production, 22 (7%) in limestone, 22 (7%) in clay and shale and 2 (0.5%) in mineral sand. 4.12 The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Planning Conference sub regional apportionment for the period 1992-2006 was 0.6 million tonnes per year of sand and gravel. This was for the East Riding of Yorkshire/Hull City and North Lincolnshire/North East Lincolnshire. A sub-county area apportionment was agreed between the authorities, from which the East Riding of Yorkshire/Hull City apportionment figure was 0.42 mta. In May 2008, The Yorkshire and Humber Plan was adopted, in which a revised annual apportionment was set for the East Riding of Yorkshire of 0.48mta of sand and gravel. 4.13 East Riding and North Lincolnshire sand and gravel reserves as estimated at the end of 2009 were 10.83 million tonnes. 4.14 Actual average sales of land-won sand and gravel in East Riding and North Lincolnshire in 1999- 2003 were 0.9 million tonnes per year but average sales between 2004 and 2006 had risen to 1.1 million tonnes. However the figures for 2008 and 2009 are lower, being 1.0 mt and 0.9mt respectively. 4.15 Average sales of marine sand and gravel aggregates through Hull’s Docks were 2.6 million tonnes per year in the period 2000-2005. The figure of 0.3 mt of sales of marine sand recorded in 2005 continued in 2006 and 2007, but fell in 2008 to 0.2 mt. The 2009 recorded figure was 0.1mt. These imports were mainly by Stema and Humber Sand and Gravel, although some other relatively small import operations were undertaken by other operators. 4.16 The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Planning Conference sub regional apportionment for crushed rock for the period 1992-2006 was 0.73 million tonnes per year. This was for the East Riding of Yorkshire/Hull City and North Lincolnshire/North East Lincolnshire. A sub-county area apportionment was agreed between the authorities, from which the East Riding of Yorkshire/Hull City apportionment figure was 0.366 mta. In May 2008, The Yorkshire and Humber Plan was adopted, in which a revised annual apportionment was set for the East Riding of Yorkshire of 0.31mta of crushed rock. 4.17 East Riding crushed rock reserves as estimated at the end of 2009 were 1.708 million tonnes. 4.18 Up until 2003, recorded sales of chalk in East Riding and North Lincolnshire did not differejntiate betaeen industrial, non aggregate sales and aggregate sales, so it is not possible to obtain a figure for aggregate sales on their own earlier than 2004. The annual average sales of aggregate crushed rock in East Riding and North Lincolnshire from 2004 to 2007 inclusive were 3.25 million tonnes but the figures for 2008 and 2009 are lower, being 0.2 mt and 0.1 mt respectively. 4.19 The summarised information of the recent sales of sand and gravel in the East Riding and North Lincolnshire and the recorded reserves and the equivalent for aggregate crushed rock (note reserves recorded for East Riding alone) are presented in
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Table 4.1 – East Riding and North Lincolnshire Sand and Gravel and Crushed Rock Production and Reserves East Riding of Sales Sales Sales Sales Sales Sales Reserves Yorkshire & N 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 Lincolnshire Sand and 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.0 0.9 10.831 gravel Crushed rock 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 1.708 Source - Yorkshire and Humber Region Aggregates Working Party Annual Report 2009
4.20 The Yorkshire and Humber Region Aggregates Working Party Monitoring Report 2009 indicates that the Yorkshire and Humber regional total for recycled aggregates in 2005 was 5.25 million tonnes and for recycled soil 0.55 million tonnes out of total estimated arisings of construction, demolition and excavation waste of 10.50 million tonnes. 4.21 Secondary and recycled aggregates opportunities for the JMLP area include the use of pulverised fuel ash from Drax power station and, to a lesser extent, blast furnace slag from British Steel at Scunthorpe. 4.22 There are two main purposes for which clay in this region is currently used: firstly, for tiles and accessories; and secondly for engineering purposes such as lining material for dams, flood defences, landfill pits and the like. Clay was formerly worked extensively in the Humber Estuary area, mainly for brick and tile manufacture. Although the demand for clay and its production have decreased in recent years, a tile works at Broomfleet operating in both national and international markets still uses local clay. It is important that enough clay reserves remain unsterilised to ensure sufficient clay supply to this facility. 4.23 Clay deposits below sand and gravel provide impermeable material and are extracted to provide lining material for engineering purposes depending on market demand. Disused clay pits have been widely used for waste disposal because of their impermeability, as well as for recreation and nature conservation. 4.24 Peat deposits are found on Goole Moors, a valuable biodiversity site, designated as a SSSI, candidate SAC, SPA and Ramsar site. Two areas of Goole Moors were declared a National Nature Reserve (NNR). Peat working has caused some damage to the Goole Moors site in the past, but English Nature has ensured this issue is now more under control, imposing a set of conditions on the main peat extraction operator. This is the only peat working site in the plan area that has been damaged by mineral extraction. 4.25 There is one offshore oil and gas production site at Caythorpe, west of Bridlington. The decline of gas pressure on site led to conversion to on-site generation of electricity instead of gas export to the national network. A significant proportion of the JMLP area, including the Humber Estuary, northern area of the Yorkshire Wolds and south-west section of the Humberhead Levels, is covered by oil and gas exploration licences. Data Gaps 4.26 There is a notable data gap relating to undesignated sites of archaeological potential. However, objectives relating to these areas can be found in the related plans and programmes and, as such, are considered to be relevant for inclusion in the SA Framework (see Section 6).
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5. Key Sustainability Issues Introduction 5.1 The identification of key sustainability issues most relevant to the JMDPD has been based on: The review of additional relevant plans and programmes carried out in Section 3; The analysis of the baseline data described in the JMDPD SA Scoping Report and ERYC LDF and KHCC LDF SA Scoping Reports; The additional baseline data described in Section 4 and Appendix A; and Consideration of issues likely to be addressed in the JMDPD. 5.2 Additionally, the key issues have been updated following comments made during consultation on the SA Scoping Report for the JMDPD. The consultation comments are documented in full in Appendix D. Summary of Key Sustainability Issues 5.3 The JMDPD SA Scoping Report, ERYC LDF SA Scoping Report and the KHCC LDF SA Scoping Report set out a range of sustainability issues within East Riding and Hull. Table 5.1 below presents those identified from the three Scoping Reports, updated following consultation comments that were potentially relevant to minerals development. 5.4 The list is not intended to be an exhaustive inventory of every potential sustainability issue that the JMDPD could or should address. It is instead focused on the priority areas where the JMDPD may potentially have significant influence. Table 5.1 – Key Sustainability Issues Relevant to the JMDPD
No Key Issues Implications for the DPD SEA Topic 1 Importance of minerals sector in the The DPD should aim to protect Population, local economy economically viable mineral Material Given the rural nature of much of the resources from sterilisation and Assets area, the minerals sector plays an provide for their extraction and important role in economic diversification utilisation in concert with and safeguarding a range of available ongoing construction and other jobs, with varied skill levels, for those economic requirements as the directly involved in mineral extraction or local geology allows. working at facilities reliant on local minerals supply. These jobs tend to be non-seasonal and often full-time, unlike other sectors of the rural economy. 2 Potential impacts on public health The DPD should seek to ensure Human Overall public health in East Riding is the protection of the Health, good. However, considerable variations environment which will affect Population exist between particular groups and quality of health, by limiting areas. In Hull the incidence of poor emissions to air, water and soil, health and long term illness are high and and noise pollution. life expectancy is lower than the national Particular consideration should average. be given with regard to potential minerals development in or near areas identified as having existing poor health. In consideration of restoration and after use of mineral sites, promotion of healthy lifestyles
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No Key Issues Implications for the DPD SEA Topic should be a factor. 3 Vulnerability of the tourism sector The DPD should seek to ensure Material The tourism industry is an important part protection of natural and Assets, of the local economy of East Riding, heritage assets important to the Population particularly the coastal area, based on tourism industry, in particular in the area’s natural assets. areas where the local economy is most dependent on the tourism sector. The after use of mineral workings could also be focused towards contributing to tourist attractions. 4 Demographic pressures A reduction in the number of Population, There is a shrinking pool of economically economically active local Material active residents (aged 25-44) in the area, residents and increasing house Assets, Soil with Hull losing skilled, educated people prices may mean that labour is to East Riding. House prices have sourced from outside the area, experienced rapid growth in recent years. contributing to traffic issues. Although both East Riding and Hull have A growth in house numbers is experienced population growth since likely to result in an increased 2001, an increase in house numbers in demand for construction East Riding contrasts with a rising materials, particularly minerals number of vacant houses in Hull. products. The DPD should be closely linked with other development plans to ensure that development other than extraction does not encroach on areas of potential mineral working to avoid a loss of workable mineral or unacceptable environmental and human health impacts. 5 High risk of flooding The DPD will need to consider Water, The Yorkshire and Humber region has that minerals extraction creates Human the second largest area at risk from changes in topography which Health, flooding in the country as a result of the impact on downstream flow, Material low-lying and flat landscape, which is flood storage potential, flood Assets being exacerbated by changing climate. flow and run-off rate. If minerals Sand and gravel mineral workings are workings are proposed within classified as 'water compatible' under Flood Zones 2 or 3, or a PPS25, with the remainder of mineral proposal of more than 1 hectare operations classed as 'less vulnerable’. is made within Flood Zone 1, a flood risk assessment will be required. A sequential approach should be employed within sites to ensure that the most vulnerable parts of the operation are located in the parts of the sites least vulnerable to flooding. The use of sustainable drainage systems should be encouraged. The DPD should ensure that a positive effect on flood risk ensues wherever possible. 6 Wind energy potential The DPD should aim to Climatic The area holds high potential for wind complement the drive to use Factors,
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No Key Issues Implications for the DPD SEA Topic energy utilisation. Indicative target renewable energy in the area, Landscape, potential capacities for 2010 of 40 MW in by facilitating renewable energy Fauna East Riding and 5MW in Hull based on generation on sites which are maximum technical potential and taking protected from other forms of account of local constraints8. ERYC has long term development already approved one wind farm (housing, retail and industrial). application, while there are several more However, such promotion of under consideration and in the pipeline. renewable energy use may sterilise minerals. Therefore, the Plan should provide a framework for reconciling priorities in places with high potential for wind that are also mineral bearing. 7 Water quality and availability Dewatering on mineral sites can Water, Soil, The chemical and biological water quality lead to lowering of water tables Landscape, of water courses in the area has varied in and affect water supplies. Biodiversity, the past, as a result of land use such as The DPD will need to consider Flora, industry and agriculture. Some areas that the depth of quarrying and Fauna experienced lowering of water tables disturbances to run-off patterns because of drainage and irrigation and underground water techniques (Holderness, Humberhead channels can potentially affect Levels, Vale of York). ground water. The DPD should also consider the need to ensure continued flow in the watercourses on minerals sites and should avoid sensitive areas such as Source Protection Zones as much as practicable 8 Air quality Potential minerals impacts on Air, Human Local air quality meets national air quality mainly relate to dust Health objectives, but PM10 levels are likely to and fine particulates from exceed objectives by 2010 at the two extraction, processing and busiest junctions within the East Riding transportation. Appropriate (A164/B1230 in Beverley and amelioration measures should Promenade/Cross Street in Bridlington) be encouraged, with mitigation and on the busiest road A63. measures required to protect sensitive receptors. The DPD will need to ensure that air quality is appropriately monitored to maintain the current relatively good quality. 9 Conflicts between biodiversity and The DPD should ensure that Biodiversity, geodiversity conservation and mineral biodiversity, at all scales, and Flora and working important geological sites are Fauna Some of the valuable habitats, notably protected where possible during the peat deposits of Goole Moors and the working life of mineral sites. parts of the Lower Derwent Valley, are Strong emphasis should be put potentially at risk from mineral working, on restoration to return sites to including some which already have pre-extraction quality or above planning permission. Some mineral wherever possible, supported by works have infringed on SSSIs sites (e.g. the After Minerals Project. There Melton Whiting Works - Industrial Quality exists an opportunity for the Chalk, Greenwick Quarry - Chalk for impacts of the DPD to link with Aggregate Use, Goole Moor - Peat). Due existing landscape scale habitat
8 Planning for Renewable Energy Targets in Yorkshire and Humber 2004
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No Key Issues Implications for the DPD SEA Topic to the natural processes that lead to restoration projects, particularly mineral formation, natural mineral during restoration and after use. sources are often found in or adjacent to The design of after use should water bodies that are also sites of be sensitive to the needs of importance for nature conservation and BAP habitats and species. wildlife. There are 57 declared Regionally Important Geological Sites within the East Riding. Mineral working can potentially affect geological sites. 10 Conflict between landscape quality, The DPD should seek to ensure Landscape, historic environment and mineral that valued landscapes (natural Cultural working and man-made), tranquillity Heritage One of the distinctive features of the levels, palaeoecological sites, JMLP area is its attractive and varied archaeological assets and other landscape. There are a number of local historic assets of the area landscape designations, some of which should be protected wherever host existing mineral working sites (chalk, possible, and thorough sand and gravel, oil and gas). The area investigation should be made of has a rich archaeological and historical the archaeological value of heritage with the Wolds being a minerals development sites prior particularly rich resource. to commencement. Both the natural and valued man-made The DPD should stipulate (particularly historical) landscape requirements for restoration features need to be preserved. Mineral measures, which include working can potentially affect improving landscape quality and archaeological sites and lead to visual the setting of heritage assets. impacts on landscape features (e.g. The DPD should also stockpiles of overburden) and noise acknowledge the cultural effects on areas of tranquillity. Areas of heritage of mines and other high landscape value, where active or minerals related facilities dormant mineral working sites are themselves, particularly for after located include the southern, middle and use. northern sections of the Yorkshire Wolds (e.g. Riplingham, Swinescaif, Guggte Quarry, Garton Slack) and the northern and middle sections of Holderness (e.g. Caythorpe, Lowthorpe). The plan area also contains a number of valuable palaeoecological features and deposits 11 Potential conflicts between The DPD should seek to ensure Soil, agricultural activities and mineral that mineral workings minimise Material working use of land of the best and most Assets A very high percentage of land (93%) in versatile (BMV) quality for the East Riding is used for some form of agriculture. agriculture. Of this, nearly 50% is Care should be taken to restore classified by Defra as either Grade 1 or land to its previous agricultural 2, significantly higher than the national quality wherever possible. average of 16.1%. 12 Possible adverse effects of oil and gas The DPD should seek to ensure Biodiversity, exploitation that all scales (international, Flora and It is believed that commercially viable national, regional and local) of Fauna deposits of oil and gas exist in the plan nature conservation sites, area. The Department for Business, biodiversity, geodiversity and Enterprise and Regulatory Reform valued natural and man-made licenses for both off-shore and on-shore landscapes are protected in exploration cover a significant part of the areas of exploration and ERYC area, including designated and production of oil and gas.
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No Key Issues Implications for the DPD SEA Topic potential sites of ecological value. Careful restoration should ensure that land is returned to its former quality wherever possible. 13 Minerals transport Although transport or minerals Air, Human A significant proportion of minerals are over longer distances is not Health, transported by road which can result in common, as it is naturally Climatic some disturbance to local rural limited by the value of the Factors communities and impacts upon a wide product, the DPD should area away from the extraction site. encourage the use of rail and waterborne transport of minerals wherever possible, as these modes are more environmentally friendly. The plan should seek to provide sources of minerals within reach of the main areas of demand where possible and as geology allows. The Plan should also seek to ensure that the effects of road transport of minerals on the environment and local communities are minimised, particularly in sensitive rural areas. 14 Public access The DPD should seek to Human Mineral sites can result in the loss of or safeguard public access and Health, need to divert public rights of way, whilst require restoration programmes Population restoration of sites can create public to develop public rights of way. rights of way. 15 Mineral waste and resource efficiency The DPD should encourage re- Air, Soil, Mineral workings can produce large use or recycling of mineral Water volumes of waste which can have a waste in seeking to optimise the negative effect on landscape quality and sustainable use of resources. will require disposal/management at The DPD should seek to some point. encourage recycling of Recycled construction and demolition demolition and construction waste, as well as waste recycled from waste, as well as other minerals other industrial processes such as power substitute waste arisings in the generation, can also form a valuable area. substitute for primary aggregates. The DPD should seek to Minerals extraction and processing are encourage onsite energy energy intensive. Fossil fuel based efficiency measures and use of energy consumption contributes to GHG on or offsite renewable energy emissions. sources. 16 Waste management The DPD should encourage the Soil, Water, The percentage of waste recycled and use of alternatives and recycled Material recovered in both the East Riding and aggregates. Assets Hull is lower than the national average. Conversely, the local percentage of landfilled waste is higher than the national average. In 2005/06 East Riding disposed of 75.7% of its household waste to landfill. 86.52% of waste in Hull was landfilled in 2004/5. There is the possibility with new voids being created through mining for this pattern to continue or worsen.
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No Key Issues Implications for the DPD SEA Topic 17 Aftercare and after use of mineral The DPD should encourage Biodiversity, sites woodland planting, restoration Soil, Flora, The importance of East Riding’s tourism to forestry, water recreation or Fauna, industry, as well as its high quality nature conservation uses form Landscape agricultural land, landscape and the basis of restoration Human biodiversity sites, will make the schemes. The best and most restoration and after use of mineral sites versatile agricultural land could Health, an important issue. also be restored to a standard Population suitable for long term agricultural use where possible. 18 The Minerals Local Plan is out of date The DPD should seek to make Material and remaining provision is diminished further provision for maintaining Assets the landbank to ensure an The Minerals Local Plan sought to make adequate and steady supply of provision to maintain the landbank for the aggregates for the construction period from 1996 to 2006 based on an industry. apportionment rate of 0.42 mt per year for sand and gravel and 0.336 mt per year for crushed rock. Although an allowance was made for an additional 7 year landbank for sand and gravel and a 10 year landbank for crushed rock, the remaining provision is now inadequate for ongoing supply requirements. In addition the landbank for Crushed Rock is below the 10 year period advised in MPS1. The landbank for sand and gravel is more than the 7 years advised in MPS1, but concentrated in a few sites with large reserves, so there is potential for ongoing supply to be constrained, particularly for those parts of the plan area that are further from consented reserves.
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6. Sustainability Appraisal Framework
6.1 The ERYC LDF SA Scoping Report sets out a framework of 21 SA objectives based on the review of relevant plans and programmes, analysis of the baseline and key sustainability issues. This work was informed throughout by the results of previous relevant SA work at the local and regional level, in particular the SA of the East Riding Joint Structure Plan. The KHCC LDF SA Scoping Report sets out a framework of 21 Hull specific SA objectives, which are cross- referenced against the objectives of the Community Strategy, the Local Transport Plan SEA and the Regional Sustainable Development Framework. 6.2 The ERYC LDF and KHCC LDF SA objectives are presented in Appendix E. In line with the requirements of the SEA Directive, these LDF SA objectives have been subject to consultation and are therefore accepted as a robust starting point for the SA of the JMDPD. The SA framework for the JMDPD has therefore been based on these LDF SA objectives. However, in order to focus the SA on the local minerals related sustainability issues and on issues that can realistically be addressed by the JMDPD, some of the generic LDF SA objectives have been ‘scoped out’ while others have been amended to make them more relevant to the JMDPD, and additional objectives related specifically to minerals have been added. Joint Minerals DPD SA Framework 6.3 Table 6.1 below sets out the SA objectives and indicators defined by the JMDPD SA Scoping Report (incorporating changes made as a result of consultation comments). While some of the SA objectives from the LDF SA frameworks remain unchanged, others have been combined or amended to be more applicable to the assessment of policies governing minerals exploitation and to ensure that objectives carry roughly equal weight in terms of the key issues to be addressed by the JMDPD SA framework. 6.4 The proposed modifications to the SA framework have been undertaken to take account of the analyses of additional plans and policies relevant to the JMDPD, additional baseline, and the key minerals related sustainability issues for the combined area, as set out in Sections 3, 4, and 5, and Appendix A of this report.
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Table 6.1 – Sustainability Appraisal Framework Key to Data Availability for Indicators: Bold = Known data for East Riding of Yorkshire and/or Kingston upon Hull Unitary Authority Underlined = Data for Authorities currently unknown
No SA Objective Headline Indicator Detailed Indicators SEA Topics Economic 1 To meet local, regional and national Length of the landbanks for Material need for minerals sand and gravel and for Tonnage of minerals (by type and end use) extracted per year within assets crushed rock plan area (New Objective) Difference of current annual sales from annual regional apportionment rates Relevant to Issue 4 in Table 5.1 Number (and permitted tonnage) of permissions granted for each above mineral type per year in the plan area Origin and destination of aggregate sales (monitored at 4 yearly intervals) Active quarry sites within the plan area. Active aggregate handline docks and rail depots within the plan area Throughput of active docks and rail depots. Sales of recycled and secondary aggregates. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify Total economic output of Amounts of minerals by type extracted per year within plan area Material the economy of East Riding and Hull sector Number of minerals sector employers assets, Employment within Number of full-time/part time minerals sector employees as % of total Population (Incorporates relevant aspects of minerals sector employment by ward ERYC LDF SA Objectives 19, 20,21 Number of jobs for highly skilled people attributable to minerals sector and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 7, 8, GVA per head of minerals sector 9 and 10) Number of economic sectors represented % of employment of economic sectors represented Relevant to Issue 3 in Table 5.1 above
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No SA Objective Headline Indicator Detailed Indicators SEA Topics Social 3 To support the development of State of aggregates Area of minerals land sterilised by housing completions and completed Population, housing and employment to meet landbanks (sand and gravel, employment development Material identified needs and crushed rock) assets
(Incorporates relevant aspects of ERYCLDF SA Objective 5 and KHCC LDF SA Objective 3)
Relevant to Issue 4 in Table 5.1 above 4 To preserve and enhance Number of quarries with Number of verified complaints relating to disturbance as a result of Population, residential, business and community conditions governing minerals activity, by type, per year Material amenity and safety community participation in Number of accidents involving minerals operator vehicles per year assets managing impacts on local Number of minerals operations with Employee Travel Schemes (Incorporates relevant aspects of communities Proportion (area) of restored workings available for outdoor recreational ERYC LDF SA Objective 1and and educational purposes KHCC LDF SA Objectives 2 and 6)
Relevant to Issues 2 and 4 in Table 5.1 above
5 To provide opportunities for people Area of restored workings Area/length of recreational space created/lost as a result of minerals Biodiversity, to value and enjoy the region’s available for outdoor activity each year Human natural heritage, participate in recreational and educational health, Soil, recreational activities and encourage purposes Landscape, a healthy lifestyle Material assets (Incorporates relevant aspects of Number of new visitor centres, recreational walks and educational ERYC LDF SA Objective 17, KHCC programmes on former mineral sites LDF SA Objectives 14 and 16)
Relevant to Issues 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17 in Table 5.1 above
Environmental 6 To reduce the adverse effects of Number of lorry routing Volume of minerals related annual road traffic Population, minerals related road traffic agreements and site Number of instances of minerals sites using conveyors for internal Human transport plans related to movement of materials rather than lorry health, Air,
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No SA Objective Headline Indicator Detailed Indicators SEA Topics (Incorporates relevant aspects of minerals activities, and Volume of minerals transport by rail Climatic ERYC LDF SA Objectives 4 and 8 number of recorded breaches Number of mineral sites co-located with other complementary activities, factors and KHCC LDF SA Objectives 13, of these per year such as: materials recycling, soil blending, processing etc 17 and 18)
Relevant to Issues 3, 13 in table 5.1 above
7 To protect and improve air quality Dust levels at minerals Changes in levels of main pollutants for national air quality targets at Air sites minerals sites/on principal minerals transport routes (Incorporates relevant aspects of PM 10 levels at minerals Number of Minerals installations with environmental permits. ERYC LDF SA Objective 7) sites Permissions for minerals activities with conditions regarding dust control Number of verified complaints related to air quality arising from mineral Relevant to Issues 2, 7 and 13 in sites. Table 5.1 above
8 To minimise resource consumption, Amount of minerals Tonnage of construction, demolition and excavation (CDE) waste Soil, Human waste and increase aggregates recycled in Plan area and other minerals substitute waste arisings in Plan area recycled health, recycling Proportion of CDE waste and other minerals substitute waste Material arisings in Plan Area landfilled assets (New Objective) Number of temporary/permanent aggregate recycling facilities in operation Relevant to Issues 6, 15 and 16 in Table 5.1 above. Installed capacity and consumption of renewable energy on minerals sites
9 To improve the quality of local water Ground water levels at % of watercourses classified as good or fair biological quality Soil, Water resources minerals sites % of watercourses classified as good or fair chemical quality Number of pollution incidents per year on surface/ground water recorded (Incorporates relevant aspects of by the Environment Agency attributed to minerals developments ERYC LDF SA Objective 11 and Groundwater quality KHCC LDF SA Objective 18) Number of mineral developments within SPZs
Relevant to Issue 7 in Table 5.1 above
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No SA Objective Headline Indicator Detailed Indicators SEA Topics 10 To reduce the likelihood of and Number of redundant mineral TBC Soil, Water, impact of flooding workings in flood plains Material assets, (Incorporates relevant aspects of Population ERYC LDF SA Objective 12 and KHCC LDF SA Objective 20)
Relevant to Issue 5 in Table 5.1 above
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity Area and condition of Hectares of mineral workings restored to nature conservation purposes. Biodiversity, and important wildlife habitats, and designated sites affected by Length and ecological quality of hedgerows removed in the area per Flora, Fauna to conserve geodiversity minerals development year, compared to the length planted , as a result of minerals activity Area and condition of local priority habitats affected by minerals (Incorporates relevant aspects of development ERYC LDF SA Objective 16 and Number of nature reserves on former mineral sites KHCC LDF SA Objective 21) Condition of RIGS Area of designated sites subject to extraction (or extraction consent) Relevant to Issue 9 in Table 5.1 above
12 To protect and enhance heritage Condition of heritage assets Number of known historic environment sites, monuments or complexes Cultural assets and their settings affected by minerals development proposals heritage, Number of minerals development permissions deemed to have an Landscape (Incorporates relevant aspects of adverse impact on the setting of a listed building, conservation area or ERYC LDF SA Objective 17 and other designated site KHCC LDF SA Objectives 14 and Supplies from quarries supplying traditional building materials 16)
Relevant to Issue 10 in Table 5.1 above 13 To protect and enhance the Number of minerals planning Area of ancient and semi-natural woodland lost as result of minerals Landscape countryside and landscape quality permissions featuring activity enhancement of the Proportion of mineral planning permissions per year located in, or (Incorporates relevant aspects of landscape and townscape in adversely impacting upon, designated landscape area LDF SA Objective 17) line with landscape character Area of woodland planting schemes on mineral sites assessments Number of new routes (rights of way legislation) Relevant to Issue 10 in table 5.1 Mean tranquillity score above Area of Green Infrastructure Corridors created as a result of minerals
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No SA Objective Headline Indicator Detailed Indicators SEA Topics development 14 To protect the best quality Area of BMV agricultural land Area of Grade 1, 2 or 3a agricultural (BMV) land subject to minerals Soil, Material agricultural land subject to minerals workings assets development Area of BMV land restored (New Objective) Area of agricultural land restored to former quality Relevant to Issue 11 in Table 5.1 above
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SA Baseline Data and Trends 6.5 The SA framework is the key tool used in the assessment of effects. The prediction of effects, in terms of their magnitude, frequency, duration, and spatial extent, is conducted via detailed analysis of the baseline data. It is therefore important to ensure that critical aspects of the baseline can be directly related to the objectives and indicators of the SA framework. Determining the significance of predicted effects is perhaps the most critical task in the SA. The picture that the baseline presents in terms of the SA framework is the starting point for this. 6.6 Table 6.2 presents a preliminary summary of the fundamental characteristics of the baseline (current conditions, current trends, and sensitivity to change) against the SA objectives using a simple three-point normative scale as follows: Current Conditions - good/moderate/poor; Current Trends – improving/stable/declining; and Sensitivity to Change – high/medium/low. 6.7 Sensitivity to change in the context of SA represents the extent to which, for instance, ecological thresholds may be close to being breached or carrying capacity exceeded, such that relatively small changes might be likely to induce disproportionately large effects, which in some instances might have wide-ranging and/or unexpected consequences. An example might be the decline of a particular wildlife population below the level at which it is viable in a particular habitat. 6.8 The quality of the information base gives an indication of the certainty with which the other three parameters are known, and this is presented in Table 6.2 using a similar colour-coded three-point scale (high/medium/low):
Condition Sensitivity Trend Information Quality Good High Improving High Moderate Medium Stable Medium Poor Low Declining Low
6.9 Table 6.2 has been prepared by cross checking the indicators in the baseline against the SA objectives, analysing the data for each indicator, and drawing together this analysis in summary form using the scoring method described above together with a concise commentary on key baseline features.
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Table 6.2 – SA Baseline Data and Trends Summary Current Baseline SA Objective Cond Sensitivity Trend Inf Ql Commentary All statistics 2005
1 To meet local, regional and national Mod Med Decl Med East Riding and North Lincolnshire Sand and Gravel land-won aggregate and non-aggregate sales increased from 0.9m tonnes in 1999 to 1.3m need for minerals tonnes in 2007. Sales in 2008 and 2009 are lower and the figure for 2009 was 0.9mt. Overall, these figures are higher than 2005 sub-regional sand and gravel apportionment which was 0.48mtpa). Sand and gravel reserves at Dec 2009 were 10.8 mt (equivalent to over 10 years @ the 2005 apportionment rate). Significant landings (0.28m tonnes in 2005) of marine dredged aggregates at Hull. Crushed rock sales have declined from 0.6m tonnes in 1996 to 0.4m tonnes in 2005 and 0.1m tonnes in 2009. The 2005 sub-regional apportionment for crushed rock is just under 0.5mtpa. Reserves in Dec 2009 were 1.7 mt, equivalent to just under 5 1/2 years @ the 2005 apportionment rate.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify Mod Low Stable Med Minerals related employment was 1,225 in 2005. East Riding has the lowest GVA per capita of the Humber authorities and below the regional and the economy of East Riding and Hull national averages. Low level of job opportunities for highly-skilled professionals; movement of jobs out of rural areas and movement of sk illed, educated people from Hull to East Riding; problems associated with seasonal nature of work. Minerals related employment important in rural areas. Lower employment rate and significantly higher unemployment rate in Hull than in ERY. Unemployment rate in both Hull and ERY has increased in recent years. Unemployment in the ERYC area as recorded between October 2007 and September 2008 was 4%. This rate is below the national average of 5.3% and below the Yorkshire and the Humber rate of 5.9%. The proportion of East Riding's residents employed in construction has increased from 4.0% in 2001 to 6% in 2005. In 2005, 4.8% of Hull's employees were working in construction, compared with 4.6% in Great Britain as a whole. In 2001, 17.7% of East Riding's resident population was employed in mining/quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas and water supply.
3 To support the development of Mod Low Stable Med Continuing growth in overall population (from 314,100 in 2001 to 327,400 in 2005) and household numbers in East Riding resulting from out migration housing and employment to meet from Hull and West Yorkshire is creating development pressures on the settlements in East Riding, especially smaller settlements in rural areas, identified needs and decline in residential areas of Hull. There are significant pockets of deprivation in larger settlements, and declining acc ess to jobs and services and rising house price to income ratios in many rural areas. Average house prices in 2009 were below the national but above the regional averages. Average house prices have dropped back to 2005 levels in line with regional and national trends, due to the recession and difficulties in obtaining mortgages. However, despite the recent drop in house prices, there has been a significant rise of 127% in house prices in the East Riding, compared with 86% for England as a whole, between April 2001 and April 2009. The recent data, set out in the 2009 East Riding Annual Monitoring Report (AMR), indicate that average house prices in East Riding were approximately £137,243 and average households earnings were £33,061 in 2008
4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Low East Riding has good levels of overall health and safety/security, and the area has generally high environmental amenity. Health and safety/security business and community amenity and levels in Hull relatively low, with widespread deprivation and poor environmental amenity. ERY has no Air Quality Management Areas but Hull has safety one in the city centre. Noise complaints from industrial sources have historically been an issue in ERY. 5 To provide opportunities for people to Good Med Stable Med East Riding is rich in heritage and landscape assets, which are an important attraction for both residents and tourists. Hull contains relatively few value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage and townscape assets, and suffers from poor perceptions of image. East Ridings Council maintains 1,800 hectares of parks, amenity areas, heritage, participate in recreational verges, cemeteries, school grounds and open spaces. activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of Mod Med Decl Low East Riding has high levels of car dependence (75% of households own at least one car) and car use has doubled over the past 20 years. However, minerals related road traffic high levels of road traffic are confined to a relatively few hotspots. Car dependence is substantially lower in Hull (44% witho ut access to a car in 2001) and public transport use, walking and cycling correspondingly higher. Population growth has exacerbated congestion problems, particularly around Beverley, Goole, Bridlington and the A164 and A1079 Corridors. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl High Local air quality in East Riding meets national objectives but there are localised pollution hotspots due to traffic congestion at the two busiest junctions (A164/B1230 in Beverley and Promenade/Cross Street in Bridlington) and on the busiest road A63. National air quality objectives are currently being met in Hull.
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8 To minimise resource consumption, Mod Med Decl Med Approximately 50% of construction, demolition and excavation waste in the Yorkshire and Humber region in 2005 was reused as aggregate. waste and increase aggregates Secondary and recycled aggregates opportunities for the JMLP area include the use of pulverised fuel ash from Drax power statio n and blast furnace recycling slag from Tata Steel at Scunthorpe. East Riding, produced over 204,205 tonnes of waste in 2004/05 Each household produces 1.44 tonnes of waste each year. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Med 46% of river stretches in East Riding were classified as of good ('Very Good' and 'Good') chemical quality, which was lower than the regional 64.9% resources in 2002/06. The percentage of river stretches of fair classification ('Fairly Good' and 'Fair') was 35.1% in East Riding and 27 .1% in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2000/02. The biological and chemical quality of rivers has improved greatly since 1990. This is due to the major clean-up of discharge from industry and sewage treatment works. However, many rivers still have high levels of pollution. Some areas experienced lowering of water tables because of drainage and irrigation techniques (Holderness, Humberhead Levels, and Vale of York). Dewatering on mineral sites ca n lead to lowering of water tables and affect water supplies. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact Poor Med Decl Med The East Riding has the second largest area at risk from flooding in the country. Similarly, a large part of Hull is within an area of flood risk. Flood from flooding maps of the area indicate that substantial flood defences are located along the main water courses. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity Mod High Decl High There are 71 SSSIs, 5 SACs, 2 Ramsar sites and 3 NNRs in East Riding. The area’s natural richness and diversity is under pressure and some has and important wildlife habitats, and to been lost already because of historically intensive practices in agriculture, industrial development, urban fringe development and construction conserve geodiversity pressures. Once-common plants and animals are now seldom seen and others have been lost from the area altogether. Some natural habitats that used to be widespread are now limited to isolated fragments. There are 57 declared RIGS in the area. 12 To protect and enhance heritage Poor Med Stable Med The East Riding has a rich built heritage: around 2,500 Listed Buildings, 106 Conservation Areas, some 400 SAMs and many other ‘unscheduled’ assets and their settings archaeological remains, much of which could be of national importance; 7 Registered Parks and Gardens and a Registered Battlefi eld at Stamford Bridge. Mineral workings can potentially affect heritage assets and their settings, but can also become assets themselves. The Countryside Quality Counts Project has used Character Area Profiles as a framework for assessing change in the English countryside. However the ERY is noted as having a high number of SMs and Listed Buildings at rick, also a Registered Battlefield.
13 To protect and enhance the Mod Med Decl Med The JMLP area has attractive and varied landscapes which are under increasing threat, particularly from lowering o f water tables by drainage and countryside and landscape quality irrigation, industrial development, agricultural intensification, urban fringe development and construction pressures and loss of chalk grassland. There are a number of local landscape designations, some of which host existing mineral working sites (chalk, sand and gravel, oil an d gas, etc). High quality landscapes in East Ridings, identified in the Landscape Character Assessment are the Yorkshire Wolds, the Derwent River corridor, Thorn and Hatfield Moors in the Humberhead levels, Sunk Island Farmland in the Humber Estuary and the two heritage Coasts. Areas of high landscape value, where active or dormant mineral working sites are located include southern, middle and northern sections of Yorkshire Wo lds (e.g. Riplingham, Swinescaif, Huggate Quarry, and Garton Slack) and northern and middle sections of Holderness (e.g. Caythorpe, Lowth orpe). Mean tranquillity score in East Riding is high (5.9) and in Hull is low (49.1) compared to the score of Humber (4.16) and England (9 .34).
14 To protect the best quality agricultural Good High Decl Med 90% of East Ridings' land is currently in some form of agricultural use. All of the Landscape Character Type Are as identified for East Riding are land predominantly agricultural grades 1, 2 and 3, with eight of the Character Types being predominantly grades 1 and 2. This land i s under pressure from industrial development, urban fringe development and construction pressures and potential effects from renewable energy generat ion schemes.
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Table 6.3 – Summary of Projected Baseline Conditions (Short Term) Future Baseline - Short Term SA Objective Cond Sensitivity Trend Inf Ql Commentary
1 To meet local, regional and national need for Poor Med Decl Med Landbank adequate to meet short term supply for sand and gravel, but reserves of crushed rock are well below the 10 years minimum minerals advised in National Guidance. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Low Landbank may enable the maintenance of employment opportunities through minerals development. It is also likely to provide economy of East Riding and Hull construction materials which may be used to build housing and employment facilities, thereby helping to support the local econo my.
3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Low Increasing population may lead to an increase in pressure on resources. Supply of minerals is also likely to pro vide construction employment to meet identified needs materials which may be used to build housing and employment facilities, thereby meeting identified needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Low Without the DPD, the minerals industry is likely to decline, resulting in a reduction in the negative impacts of minerals extraction, business and community amenity and transportation and processing on residential amenity. However increases in traffic and as such noise and fumes is likely from o ther safety sources. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Low Mineral working may lead to a decline in the settings of valuable natural assets, or restrict people's access t o the countryside or open and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, spaces. Without the DPD supporting the minerals industry, this possible source for restricted enjoyment of the region's natural participate in recreational activities and heritage is likely to be reduced. encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Low The level of minerals related traffic reflects sales and distance between sources and markets. Sales have fallen i n recent years. A related road traffic reliance on fewer sources of minerals as reserves decline, particularly aggregates, could lead to an increase in minerals relat ed traffic through greater distance between sources and markets. There is strong commercial pressure on operators to limit their traffic movements and distances driven. 7 To protect and improve air quality Mod High Decl Low Hotspots of air pollution may develop further with continued development of u rban centres as promoted in the RSS. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Stable Low National Policy encourages aggregate recycling. Policy on sites for alternative aggregates will be dealt with in the joint Waste DPD, and increase aggregates recycling except for at mineral sites, which is being addressed in the JMDPD. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod Med Impr Low Water quality may be likely to improve due to environmental regulations and industrial clean up programmes. resources 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor High Decl Low Flood risk likely to increase through climate change effects and increases in development. flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Poor High Decl Low Increased development of housing, employment, services etc as required in the RSS is likely to lead to increased habitat fragmentation important wildlife habitats, and to conserve and loss. geodiversity 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Low Assets protected by alternative legislation, thus the baseline position is anticipated to remain stable. their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Poor Med Decl Low Without the DPD, the amount of protection afforded to the countryside and landscape quality is likely to lessen a nd the trend is landscape quality predicted to be one of decline. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Mod High Decl Low Without the DPD, the amount of protection afforded to the best qua lity agricultural land is likely to lessen and the trend is predicted to be one of decline.
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Table 6.4 – Summary of Projected Baseline Conditions (Medium to Long Term) Future Baseline - Medium-Long Term SA Objective Cond Sensitivity Trend Inf Ql Commentary
1 To meet local, regional and national need for Poor Med Decl Med Direction on location of future supplies will be lost, resulting in less certainty about adequacy of future suppl ies, and could lead to local minerals shortages as quarries become worked out with no provision for ongoing availability. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Decl Low Decline in minerals supply may lead to the eventual decrease in employment as mineral reserves decline. This may r esult in fewer economy of East Riding and Hull minerals available for the construction of housing and employment facilities. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Med Decl Low Decline or uncertainty in minerals supply may result in fewer minerals available locally for the construction of h ousing and employment employment to meet identified needs facilities. This may lead to increased importation of aggregates from elsewhere, putting pressure on those areas and increasing costs of supplies 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Poor Med Decl Low Without the DPD, direction on the location of future supplies will be lost, resulting in less certainty about ade quacy of future supplies, business and community amenity and and could lead to local shortages as quarries become worked out with no provision for ongoing availability. This may lead to in creased safety importation with attendant additional 'mineral miles', thus increasing impacts from mineral related traffic. In the longer term , for all sites there is scope for residential amenity from minerals development to improve through the reclamation of sites for amenity use.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value Mod Med Stable Low Mineral working may lead to a decline in the settings of valuable natural assets, or impact on the quality of pe ople's access to the and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, countryside or open spaces (noise and dust). This is unlikely to change either way as a result of the DPD, as there are policie s participate in recreational activities and elsewhere which seek to protect this objective. In the longer term, access to natural assets may improve through reclamation of encourage a healthy lifestyle mineral sites for recreational use, but this will be balanced by continuation of mineral working elsewhere. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Low The level of minerals related traffic reflects sales and distance between sources and markets. Sales have fallen i n recent years. A related road traffic reliance on fewer sources of minerals as reserves decline, particularly aggregates, could lead to an increase in minerals relat ed traffic through greater distance between sources and markets. There is strong commercial pressure on operators to limit their traffic movements and distances driven. 7 To protect and improve air quality Poor Med Stable Low Air pollution may stabilise through schemes and incentives to encourage a m odal shift to more sustainable modes of transport. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Stable Low National Policy encourages aggregate recycling. Policy on sites for alternative aggregates will be dealt with in the joint Waste DPD, and increase aggregates recycling except for at mineral sites, which is being addressed in the JMDPD. 9 To improve the quality of local water Good Med Stable Low Water quality likely to improve in the longer term due to previous industrial clean-up programmes. resources 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor High Decl Low Flood risk likely to increase through climate change effects and increases in development. flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Poor High Decl Low Increased development likely to lead to increase non-designated habitat fragmentation and loss. Designated sites are protected by important wildlife habitats, and to conserve alternative legislation; however, in the absence of the DPD this may prove insufficient to tackle a declining trend. geodiversity 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Decl Low Assets protected by alternative legislation, thus the baseline position is anticipated to remain stable. their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Poor Med Decl Low Without the DPD, the amount of protection afforded to the countryside and landscape quality is likely to lessen a nd the trend is landscape quality predicted to be one of decline. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Poor High Decl Low Without the DPD, the amount of protection afforded to the best qu ality agricultural land is likely to lessen and the trend is predicted to be one of decline.
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7. Compatibility between DPD Objectives and SA Objectives
7.1 An initial compatibility matrix was developed to identify to what extent the objectives of the JMDPD are compatible with the SA objectives, and vice versa. It should be noted that this initial assessment is based on certain important assumptions with regard to the SA objectives, which are detailed in Table 7.1. Table 7.1 – Assessment Rationale
SA Objective Appraisal Criteria Appraisal Rationale Questions Economic 1 To meet local, Will it contribute to meeting Consideration of the extent to which the Minerals regional and sub-regional apportionment Core Strategy and Development Management national need rates for aggregates as Policies and minerals site allocations would for minerals defined by Yorkshire and contribute towards meeting sub-regional Humber Region Aggregates apportionment and maintaining landbanks at Working Party? appropriate levels, in accordance with National Policy. Will it contribute to maintaining landbanks at Consideration of how the DPD will seek to provide for appropriate levels as set out supply of aggregates for construction materials to in MPS1 and its Practice ensure an adequate and steady supply of minerals to Guide? meet future needs. This includes considerations relating to planning the distribution and release of Will it deliver the required sources of aggregate to reflect spatial strategy and materials to support likely construction demands over the plan period. construction and other end uses? Consideration of proposals which seek to protect mineral reserves from sterilisation or facilitate extraction in advance of new development.
2 To maintain, Will it support new and Consideration of policies and proposals which create strengthen existing minerals-related a range of job opportunities within the local economy, and diversify business operations? either directly within the quarrying and mining sector the economy or indirectly linked to it. Will it help to achieve a of East Riding range of businesses in the Infrastructure within this context refers to those and Hull area? aspects which support the economy, including transportation networks, local services, training Will it harm the potential for facilities, appropriate premises for business growth within the local development and start-up. economy? Consideration of potential hindrance to growth in the Will it help to provide the local economy from a range of factors including necessary infrastructure to safeguarding of potential development sites (to avoid support economic growth in sterilisation); impacts on transportation infrastructure; the area? failure to match minerals supply to demand for construction. Exploitation of industrial minerals will provide a higher level of employment than the extraction of minerals due to the significant added value to the material, so beneficial from an employment perspective.
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SA Objective Appraisal Criteria Appraisal Rationale Questions Social 3 To support the Will it support the demands Consideration of how the DPD seeks to ensure an development of the construction industry adequate and steady supply of minerals for the of housing and within the area? construction of houses and employment employment to developments. Will it secure the delivery of meet identified the range and variety of The proximity of proposed housing and employment needs materials necessary to development sites to areas identified for minerals reinforce the distinctive extraction is taken into account. character of East Riding and Consideration of effectiveness of policies to protect Hull? economically viable mineral resources from Will it help to improve or sterilisation. maintain the scope of work Consideration of the effectiveness of the DPD in opportunities in East Riding ensuring the availability and supply of a range of and the city of Hull? minerals to the construction industry, particularly those pertinent to reinforcing distinctive vernacular.
4 To preserve Will it maintain or enhance Consideration of whether the policies would decrease and enhance amenity in terms of noise, or increase local nuisance from noise, dust vibration, residential, dust, vibration and visual or visual impact from extraction, processing and business and impact, both from the transportation. community physical development and The extent to which the policies contribute towards amenity and associated transportation creating a healthy environment for local residents and safety and infrastructure? employees within the area and make the area Will it minimise effects on attractive to visitors. This includes the promotion of the built environment and measures such as progressive restoration and local amenity from the measures that minimise the adverse impacts on adverse effects of traffic sensitive receptors. generation and minerals Includes a consideration of measures that could help transportation, including to improve image and environmental quality through congestion? enhanced safety, improvements to the highway network, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement, use of buffer strips and/or noise attenuation bunds, improvements to physical and natural environment and public realm. Schemes that deliver an improved physical environment can make a significant contribution to the sense of community well-being. This will be particularly true where proposals deliver additional space for leisure and recreation. Consideration of the extent to which mineral working areas consider safe vehicle access to site in terms of suitable road infrastructure for the anticipated vehicle movements and the extent to which mitigation measures are promoted.
5 To provide Will it help to provide access The extent to which proposals for restoration of opportunities to or facilitate participation in mineral sites aim to create recreational areas and for people to recreational/cultural/health- open space to be enjoyed by local residents and value and.. promoting activities? visitors and can also be used for educational
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SA Objective Appraisal Criteria Appraisal Rationale Questions enjoy the Will restoration of mineral purposes. region’s working sites involve the Consideration of how mineral developments affect natural provision of public benefit at public rights of way and networks for walking, cycling heritage, the end of their working and navigation. participate in lives? recreational The extent to which the DPD ensures that pollution activities and control measures safeguard human amenity and flora encourage a and fauna, both directly and indirectly, such as healthy through alterations to the water regime and lifestyle groundwater pollution.
Environmental 6 To reduce the Will it help minimise traffic Consideration of the extent to which the policies adverse movements associated with encourage transportation by rail and waterborne effects of minerals development? vessel in favour of road transportation. minerals Will it reduce the distance The extent to which proposals will reduce overall related road minerals are transported by distances minerals are transported by road. This traffic road? includes considerations relating to planning the distribution and release of sources of aggregate to Will it maintain the existing reflect spatial strategy and likely construction ratio of road and rail demands over the plan period, as well as any haulage, or further proposals for minerals sites to use conveyors for encourage a modal shift internal movement of materials rather than lorry, and from road to waterborne and co-location of mineral sites with other complementary rail freight? activities, such as: materials recycling, soil blending, Will it help to protect and processing etc. maintain important Consideration of the siting of areas to enable distribution nodes within the sustainable use of the current transport infrastructure. rail network? Consideration of the protection of existing facilities for minerals transportation including depots and wharves.
7 To protect and Will it reduce levels of Consideration of the potential impacts on air quality improve air pollution to air? relating to dust and fine particulates from extraction, quality processing and transportation. This also includes
other traffic derived pollutants, such as N02. The extent to which the DPD promotes the application of pollution protection measures as part of minerals development, working and processing. Consideration of the cumulative impacts arising from policies that will encourage increased intensity of mineral working activities in concentrated nodes, or policies that will increase the use of road transport or longer transportation distances.
8 To minimise Will it lead to efficient use of The extent to which policies seek to encourage resource available mineral reserves? recycling of demolition and construction aggregates, consumption, as well as other minerals to reduce the use of primary Will it improve the level of waste and resources and the amount of waste arisings in the recycling of construction increase area. This includes the provision of new facilities and materials? aggregates the development of infrastructure. recycling Will it increase opportunities Consideration of use or recycling of mineral waste in for the recycling of minerals seeking to optimise the sustainable use of resources products? – extent to which the DPD will assist in attaining
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SA Objective Appraisal Criteria Appraisal Rationale Questions Will it lead to reduced water Government targets. consumption?
Will it lead to efficient use of energy and the promotion of sustainable alternative fuel sources?
9 To improve Will it avoid or reduce levels Consideration of potential effects of quarrying on run- the quality of of pollution to water? off quantity and patterns and on groundwater. local water Includes consideration of the effectiveness of resources pollution control measures and the level of risk associated with the minerals activities supported by the DPD, both directly and indirectly. Extent to which dewatering poses a risk to water tables and water supplies and the inclusion of considerations for mitigation measures.
10 To reduce the Will it reduce the risk of Consideration of how minerals extraction supported likelihood of flooding? by the DPD may create changes in topography and impact of impacting (positively or adversely) on downstream Will it ensure that new flooding flow rates, flood storage potential, flood flow and run- development and off rate. infrastructure is flood resilient? Extent to which proposals for extraction and restoration will contribute to reducing flood risk and avoid industrial flooding following the cessation of mining works. Consideration of measures incorporated in the DPD to ensure mineral workings and associated infrastructure, including restoration works, are flood resilient.
11 To protect and Will it increase biodiversity? The degree to which policies ensure important enhance habitats, at all scales, are protected throughout the Will it maintain and biodiversity development of minerals sites, from designation enhancement wildlife and important through to working and restoration. corridors? wildlife The extent of net gain in wildlife interest though the habitats, and Will it minimise impact on creation of habitats would be considered to have a to conserve the condition and quality of positive effect. geodiversity SSSIs, SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites, National Consideration also given to the existing diversity of Nature Reserves, locally geological features and types of formation and important Sites of Interest potential of mineral working to result in positive or for Nature Conservation negative effects, especially on RIGS. (SINCs), Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) or potential designations?
Will it protect the geodiversity of East Riding and Hull?
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SA Objective Appraisal Criteria Appraisal Rationale Questions 12 To protect and Will it minimise impact on The extent to which proposals ensure that valued enhance historic/archaeological and archaeological/historic assets of the area are heritage built environment assets of protected including conservation areas, listed assets and the area and their settings? buildings, or areas of archaeological potential such as their settings peatlands. Will it help to ensure that the integrity of the historic Consideration of the risk posed to areas of landscape and historic archaeological value and potential (encompassing features are maintained designated and undesignated sites and historic throughout the development landscapes), from the development of minerals sites. of minerals sites? This will include depots, transport facilities, wharves, etc as well as extraction sites themselves. Consideration of the extent to which mineral working impacts upon historic landforms and features in terms of disrupting integrity. Of particular importance will be the process of archaeological investigation. Consideration of proposals to supply vernacular building materials for the maintenance of listed buildings.
13 To protect and Will it minimise impact on Consideration of proposals which are likely to affect enhance the the character and diversity local character and rural landscape, tranquillity levels countryside of the rural landscape of and the qualities responsible for landscape and landscape East Riding? designations and other distinctive areas. quality Will it minimise impact on Consideration of proposals that affect the the open spaces and green maintenance of open spaces and linkages between areas within developed green areas. areas and linkages between Considerations of proposals for mitigation measures them? and creation of Green Infrastructure Corridors as a Will it minimise impact on result of minerals development. the quality of the distinctive areas of East Riding landscape?
14 To protect the Will it ensure that the quality Consideration of how policies and proposals avoid best quality of the best and most mining development on BMV agricultural land. agricultural versatile (BMV) agricultural To what extent the DPD ensures land is restored to land land (Grades 1, 2 and 3a) is its previous agricultural quality and mineral maintained for the future? development does not negatively affect surrounding Will it safeguard against agricultural land. pollution to soil or water? Consideration of the extent to which pollution measures will be integrated into the DPD to safeguard soil quality.
7.2 The JMDPD Issues and Options document set out a number of draft strategic objectives for the DPD. These were consulted upon, along with the rest of the Issues and Options document, and received a number of comments from consultees. Following this, the DPD objectives were revised as set out below.
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JMDPD Core Policy OBJ 1 7.3 The JMDPD Core Objective is: “To promote the most appropriate use of all mineral resources in the interests of the community, the local economy, and the environment.”
7.4 This will be achieved by the following set of strategic mineral objectives: 1. “To prevent the unnecessary sterilisation of sand and gravel, chalk, limestone, clay and silica sand mineral resources by other forms of development by defining Mineral Safeguarding Areas; 2. To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of aggregates by identifying locations for extraction of aggregate minerals sufficient to maintain a landbank during and at the end of the plan period in accordance with Government requirements; 3. To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of aggregates by safeguarding facilities for the importation and handling of aggregates in accordance with Government advice; 4. To minimise the demand for primary aggregates by encouraging the recycling of aggregate materials; 5. To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of brick clay for brick and tile manufacture and for other local needs by identifying locations for extraction sufficient to maintain a landbank during and at the end of the plan period in accordance with Government advice; 6. To contribute towards meeting the need for energy by providing a framework for decisions about proposals for future development for oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation, and for exploitation of coal and coal bed methane; 7. To minimise the impact on the environment and local communities from all mineral working and associated activities by providing clear guidance to mineral operators on making planning applications and best practice in the implementation of permitted schemes, and ensuring that minerals sites are restored to the highest standards of beneficial after use; and 8. To promote the introduction by DEFRA of a robust monitoring system to monitor the effects of off shore minerals dredging on coastal erosion on the Holderness Coast.” Results of Compatibility Assessment 7.5 Table 7.2 provides a compatibility matrix to identify to what extent the DPD objectives are compatible with the SA objectives and vice versa. The results of the compatibility assessment are summarised in the sections below. Compatible Objectives 7.6 The compatibility assessment shows that the JMDPD core objective is broadly compatible with all of the SA objectives. 7.7 The JMDPD objective to encourage the recycling of aggregates, and subsequent reduction in demand for primary aggregates, is likely to have beneficial effects for most of the SA objectives. A reduction in demand is likely to reduce the need for primary minerals development, which could potentially have negative effects on some socio-economic sustainability considerations. However, the encouragement of this type of industry may specifically benefit the economy of the area, through diversification and creation of a more sustainable economic stream. 7.8 Seeking to minimise the impacts on the environment and local communities through providing guidance on best practice and restoration is likely to have beneficial effects on a number of the
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sustainability objectives. This objective could, however, be enhanced through the inclusion of the need for mitigation conditions as part of any minerals application. These conditions would ensure that effects on the community and natural environment would be mitigated as far as possible. Compatibility Dependent on Implementation Measures 7.9 The definition of Mineral Safeguarding Areas may ensure a future supply of primary minerals but could also reduce the opportunities for alternative developments in the area, which could have negative effects on the local economy and community. Safeguarding Areas could protect environmental assets in the short term, through the preservation of countryside areas. However, if these are to be developed in the future, negative effects are likely to result. 7.10 Maintaining an adequate and steady supply of minerals, including brick clay, and the safeguarding of facilities to do so, could potentially have adverse effects for SA objectives relating to the natural environment and local amenities. Meeting energy needs through oil and gas exploration or extraction could have similar effects. The extent of these effects will be determined by the location and type of extraction activities employed. The DPD can play a role in reducing negative effects through development management measures including mitigation. In some cases, there may be net benefits for some SA objectives as a result of post-extraction restoration. 7.11 The DPD objective to encourage the recycling of aggregates could potentially lead to an increase in minerals related road traffic, if the materials to be re-used need to be transported from an alternative site. This could also contribute to a decrease in air quality. Conversely, traffic related impacts may reduce if the demand for minerals goes down, as fewer primary aggregates will need to be sourced. 7.12 The potential effects of the introduction of a monitoring system to determine the effects of offshore minerals dredging on coastal erosion will be dependent on the outcomes of this monitoring. The system has the potential to protect natural environmental assets, as well as community amenity. Potential Conflicts 7.13 The definition of Mineral Safeguarding Areas could be incompatible with the need to minimise resource consumption, as the provision of potential resources may reduce the incentive to use alternatives.
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Table 7.2 – Compatibility Matrix between JMDPD Objectives and SA Objectives SA Objectives
Objectives 1234567891011121314 To promote the most appropriate use of all mineral resources in the interests of the community, the local economy, and the environment Core i To prevent the unnecessary sterilisation of sand and gravel, chalk, limestone, clay and silica sand mineral resources by other forms of development by defining Mineral Safeguarding Areas ??? X ????? ii To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of aggregates by identifying locations for extraction of aggregate minerals sufficient to maintain a landbank during and at the end of the plan period ????X ?????? in accordance with Government advice iii To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of aggregates by safeguarding facilities for the importation and handling of aggregates in accordance with Government advice ????X ?????? iv To minimise the demand for primary aggregates by encouraging the recycling of aggregate materials ?? v To contribute towards providing an adequate and steady supply of brick clay for brick and tile manufacture and for other local needs by identifying locations for extraction sufficient to maintain a landbank during and ????X ?????? at the end of the plan period in accordance with Government advice vi To contribute towards meeting the need for energy by providing a framework for decisions about proposals for future development for oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation, and for exploitation of coal ????X ?????? and coal bed methane vii To minimise the impact on the environment and local communities from all mineral working and associated activities by providing clear guidance to mineral operators on making planning applications and best practice in the implementation of permitted schemes, and ensuring that minerals sites are X restored to the highest standards of beneficial afteruse viii To promote the introduction by DEFRA of a robust monitoring system to monitor the effects of off shore minerals dredging on coastal erosion on the Holderness Coast ?? ????
Broadly compatible X Potential conflict
Not relevant ? Dependent on nature of implementation measures
SA Objectives 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals 8 To minimise resource consumption waste and increase aggregates recycling
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull 9 To improve the quality of local water resources 3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality 7 To protect and improve air quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land
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8. Plan Issues and Options
8.1 Stage B of the SA/SEA process seeks to develop and refine options following the initial compatibility assessment between the DPD objectives and the SA objectives outlined in Section 7. 8.2 The SEA Directive requires that the Environmental Report should consider ‘reasonable alternatives taking into account the objectives and the geographical scope of the plan or programme’ and give ‘an outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with’ (Article 5.1 and Annex Ih). Development of Strategic Options 8.3 An Issues and Options paper for the JMDPD was published for consultation by ERYC and KHCC in January 2008. The options set out in this document have been subject to SA, principally in order to identify the key sustainability features of each proposed strategic option and to inform debate on the issues and assumptions involved, thereby assisting in the process of development and refinement of the strategic options. 8.4 The Issues and Options paper presented a set of consultation questions under eight main issue headings. Under a number of the consultation questions a series of one or more options is set out. For the purposes of the SA, for those consultation questions under which no options were presented the wording of the question itself was been used to form the basis of a strategic option. The full set of options subject to SA is presented in Table 8.1. Included for each option is a reference indicating from which question in the Issues and Options paper the option originated. 8.5 It should be noted that a number of the strategic options are not mutually exclusive, and in some cases there are effects arising from the combination of one or more options. These aspects have been taken into account in the assessment. 8.6 A ‘Do Nothing’ option for each issue heading was also included in the assessment. This option allows the ‘business as usual’ or ‘without Plan implementation’ scenario to be assessed alongside the Plan options. The Plan should aim to improve on the situation which would exist if there were no plan; the inclusion of the ‘Do Nothing’ option helps to test this. In some cases, the options presented in the Issues and Options paper were in essence ‘business as usual’ options. These were incorporated in the consideration of the ‘Do Nothing’ option. Table 8.1 – Strategic Policy Options
Issue Heading / Option Reference within the Issues and Options Paper
1 SAFEGUARDING
1a Approach to safeguarding of mineral resources
A Do Nothing: Q 1.2 Option A Safeguard existing permitted quarries and known resources associated with those permitted quarries (In this approach the extent of safeguarding would approximately reflect the coverage of Mineral Consultation Areas in the adopted Local Plans).
B Safeguard those resources set out in Option A along Q 1.2 Option B with the known extent of sand and gravel, and chalk resources.
C Safeguard those resources set out in Option A along Q 1.2 Option C with clay and industrial quality chalk resources
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Issue Heading / Option Reference within the Issues and Options Paper D Safeguard all mineral resources that have the Q 1.2 Option D potential to be of economic value in the future
E Safeguard resources where they fall within areas Q 1.3 which are covered by national and international landscape and nature conservation designations (such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special Areas of Conservation) and where there is therefore a general presumption against mineral working
F Safeguard an additional ‘buffer zone’ apart from a Q1.4 mineral resource to prevent development which may
constrain the working of a resource
Approach to safeguarding of facilities for the transportation of minerals by rail and 1b water (railheads and wharves)
A Do Nothing: Q1.5 Option A No safeguarding of transportation facilities
B Safeguard those transport facilities which are Q1.5 Option B currently in use for minerals or have been in the recent past
C As Option B but also safeguard those facilities which Q1.5 Option C have the potential to be used for the transportation of minerals
1c Approach to safeguarding of mineral processing facilities
A Do Nothing: Q1.6 Option A Only safeguard those facilities which are located at existing quarries.
B In addition to facilities located at existing quarries, Q1.6 Option B safeguard other facilities for the processing of secondary or recycled materials and for concrete and road-stone manufacture
2 EFFICIENT USE OF MINERAL RESOURCES A Do Nothing: Q2.1 Option A Avoid the inclusion of policies and rely on the market and national policy mechanisms such as the Aggregate Levy, the Landfill Tax and the management of the supply of minerals to influence how efficiently resources are used.
B Encourage efficiency through measures such as Q2.1 Option B limiting the use of high quality materials only for appropriate purposes, minimisation of mineral waste and utilisation of that waste for beneficial purposes, tailoring policies to the characteristics of the Joint Area’s minerals.
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Issue Heading / Option Reference within the Issues and Options Paper
3 SUPPLY OF AGGREGATES A Do Nothing: Q3.3 Option A The Minerals DPD should aim to achieve the level of aggregate sand and gravel supply proposed by the sub-regional apportionments
B A lower level than provided for in Option A Q3.3 Option B
C A higher level than provided for in Option A Q3.3 Option C
4 IDENTIFYING LOCATIONS FOR MINERAL EXTRACTION 4a Approach to identifying Preferred Areas
A Give priority to extensions of existing quarries Q 4.5 Option A
B Give priorities to new sites Q 4.5 Option B
C Do Nothing: Q 4.5 Option C Not give priority to either, and treat each site on its merits
4b Approach in relation to environmental and cultural assets when identifying locations for new resources and providing policy guidance for new and existing sites
A Do Nothing: Q 4.6 Option A Seek to avoid harm to designated sites and areas, with greatest weight given to national and international designations and lesser weight given to sites and areas of local significance.
B As Option A but give the same weight to all levels of Q 4.6 Option B designation
C Require that the environmental and cultural qualities Q 4.6 Option C of all potential locations for mineral development are considered, regardless of whether they are formally designated
D As Option C but require that any new minerals Q 4.6 Option D development should achieve a net gain in environmental quality for the site
5 IMPORTED AGGREGATES 5a Marine aggregates
A Review present policy for marine aggregate landing Q5.1 and handling development in order to provide more capacity for importing marine aggregates
B Identify and safeguard potential sites for marine Q5.2 aggregate landing and handling development
C Presumption in favour of safeguarded sites being Q5.3 granted planning permission, subject to meeting defined planning and environmental criteria
D Do Nothing
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Issue Heading / Option Reference within the Issues and Options Paper 5b Other imported aggregates
A Review present policy for rail depots suitable for Q5.4 importing aggregates in order to provide positively for more capacity
B Identify and safeguard potential sites for rail depots Q5.5
C Presumption in favour of safeguarded rail depot sites Q5.6 being granted planning permission, subject to meeting defined planning and environmental criteria
D Do Nothing
6 NON AGGREGATE MINERALS A Clay – Do Nothing: Q6.1 Option A Continue to rely on the general development management policies, which seek to minimise impacts, but do not recognise any period of supply
B Clay - Introduce new policies to address safeguarding Q6.1 Option B and ensuring a 25 year period of supply
C Chalk - Do Nothing: Q6.2 Option A Continue with the policy approach in the JMLP
D Peat – Do Nothing: Q6.3 Option A Continue with the policy approach in the JMLP
7 ENERGY MINERALS A Coal - Do Nothing: Q7.1 Option A Continue with the policy approach in the JMLP
B Oil and gas - Do Nothing: Q7.3 Option A Continue with the policy approach in the JMLP
8 DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT AND THE PROTECTION OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES 8a Natural resources
A Do Nothing: Q8.1 Option A Aim to avoid harm to natural resources by relying on existing higher level policy guidance
B Develop a strategy within the JMDPD for the Q8.1 Option B protection and enhancement of natural resources
8b Local community
A Do Nothing: Q8.3 Option A Rely on the relevant national guidance in MPS1 and MPS2 to ensure that any adverse effects of minerals development on local communities are avoided or minimised
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Issue Heading / Option Reference within the Issues and Options Paper B As Option A, but additionally seek wherever possible Q8.3 Option B to achieve positive benefits for local communities through the management and restoration of mineral sites
8c Management and restoration of sites
A Do Nothing: Q8.5 Option A Address management and restoration of mineral sites on a site by site basis
B Address management and restoration of mineral sites Q8.5 Option B within a framework that requires the delivery of specific environmental benefits
8.7 Potential sustainability effects for each of the options were assessed in terms of progress towards achieving the relevant SA objective using the scoring system presented in Table 8.2. In addition to a symbol, each element of the assessment scale was also assigned a numeric value, as indicated in the table below, to assist in the analysis of the assessment. 8.8 The numeric scoring system was used to attribute an average score for each option based on its performance against all SA objectives. Table 8.2 – Scoring of Options Assessment 3 +++ Major positive – likely to result in substantial progress towards the objective 2 ++ Moderate positive – likely to result in some progress towards the objective 1 + Minor positive – likely to result in very limited progress towards the objective 0 0 Neutral -0.5 +/- Range of possible positive and negative outcomes 0 ? Uncertain outcome -1 - Minor negative – likely to be to the very limited detriment of achieving the objective -2 -- Moderate negative – likely to be to the limited detriment of achieving the objective -3 --- Major negative – likely to be substantially detrimental to achieving the objective
8.9 Table 8.3 presents a summary in graphical form of the results of the assessment of strategic policy options, grouped under Strategic Issues, while the sections below present a brief analysis of the results. The full assessment tables are presented in Appendix B. Results of Assessment of Strategic Options General Observations 8.10 Key general issues which emerged from the assessment are as follows: 8.11 The majority of the options fail to address the issues raised under the following SA objectives (this is indicated either by a considerable number of ‘neutral/uncertain’ effects or ‘minor’ effects): 10 - To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 14 - To protect the best quality agricultural land
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8.12 Most of the options resulted in positive effects against the remaining SA objectives; however, some mixed results, consisting of significant adverse effects for some options and significant beneficial effects for other options, are noticeable against the following SA objectives: 1 - To meet local, regional and national need for minerals 3 - To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs Issue Heading 1 - Safeguarding 1a - Approach to safeguarding of mineral resources 8.13 Of the six options assessed under this heading, Option A, which is the Do Nothing option, is expected to perform worst. It results in an overall negative effect against the SA objectives, primarily because it only seeks to safeguard existing permitted quarries and known resources associated with those permitted quarries, and therefore may result in the sterilisation of unsafeguarded mineral resources elsewhere. In contrast, Option D seeks to safeguard all mineral resources that have the potential to be of economic value in the future and therefore performs the best, with significant positive effects predicted against SA objectives 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 (Need for minerals, Local economy, Recreational activities and healthy lifestyle, Local economy, Road traffic and Waste and recycling respectively). Option F, which promotes the safeguarding of ‘buffer zones’, also performs well against the SA framework, with similar positive effects to Option D against most of the objectives, and major positive effects against SA objective 4 (Amenity). Option E results in a number of minor positive effects against those SA objectives related to the need for minerals, the local economy and housing and employment development (SA objectives 1, 2 and 3 respectively). The safeguarding of minerals does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working and therefore effects against the remaining SA objectives cannot be predicted. 1b - Approach to safeguarding of facilities for the transportation of minerals by rail and water (railheads and wharves) 8.14 Option A (Do Nothing) performs worse than the other two options under this heading. This option does not promote safeguarding of rail or water transportation facilities and is therefore expected to negatively affect most of the SA objectives. These negative effects are based on the prediction that the option may limit mineral supply, thus affecting the economy, and promote road transportation, with associated disbenefits for natural resources and amenities. However, Option C, which seeks to safeguard the widest range of rail and water transportation facilities, is predicted to have significant positive effects against SA objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 13 (Need for minerals, Local economy, Housing and employment development, Amenity, Road traffic, Waste and recycling and Countryside and landscape quality respectively) as a result. 1c - Approach to safeguarding of mineral processing facilities 8.15 Two options were assessed under this heading. Option A, which seeks to safeguard only those facilities which are located at existing quarries, is expected to have some minor positive effects related to the supply of minerals, maintaining the local economy, supporting the construction industry, providing recycled aggregates, protecting heritage sites and protecting the landscape and countryside (SA objectives 1, 2, 3, 8, 12 and 13 respectively). Option B promotes the safeguarding of a wider range of processing facilities, and as a result has a mixed range of effects. Significant positive effects are predicted for SA objectives 1, 2, 3 and 8 (Need for minerals, Local economy, Housing and employment development and Waste and recycling respectively). However, negative effects, four of which are significant, are associated with the possibility that mineral processing activity may be extended to a wider geographical area and therefore affecting a larger area in terms of local amenities, minerals related traffic, air quality, natural habitats and species, heritage sites, the landscape and agricultural land (SA objectives 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14 respectively).
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Issue Heading 2 - Efficient Use of Mineral Resources 8.16 Both of the options assessed under this heading are expected to result in overall beneficial effects against the SA framework, with no adverse effects predicted. Option B performs considerably better than Option A, with significant beneficial effects against 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14. (Need for minerals, Local economy, Housing and employment development, Amenity, Road traffic, Air quality, Waste and recycling, Biodiversity and habitats, Heritage assets, Countryside and landscape quality and Agricultural land respectively). Issue Heading 3 - Supply of Aggregates 8.17 Of the three options assessed under this heading, Option A (Do Nothing) is predicted to perform better overall than the other two. SA objectives 1, 2 and 3 (Need for minerals, Local economy and Housing and employment development respectively) are all expected to benefit from matching supply with the sub-regional apportionments as advocated by Option A. Option B is expected to result in more positive effects, but these are counterbalanced by more adverse effects, against SA objectives 2, 3, 6 and 10 (Local economy, Housing and employment development, Road traffic and Flooding respectively). Option C, which seeks to increase supply above the sub-regional apportionments, is expected to result in mainly negative effects. The assessment predicts that a potential higher level of supply, as provided by this option, may have negative effects for a range of amenities and the natural environment. These effects are likely if there is an increase in demand for minerals and mining companies respond by increasing the rate of extraction and mineral processing in the area. 8.18 It should be noted that Minerals Planning Statement 1 states that all apportionments should not be regarded as inflexible. The amounts should be tested during the preparation of Local Development Frameworks to assess the environmental and practical implications of the apportionments. Account should also be taken of other factors such as the current pattern of production. This may mean that options B or C might emerge as performing better overall during the course of the plan process and the decision on which option should be taken forward may need to be revised accordingly. Issue Heading 4 - Identifying Locations for Mineral Extraction 4a - Approach to identifying Preferred Areas 8.19 Option C (Do Nothing), which seeks to identify Preferred Areas and Areas of Search without giving priority to either and treat each site on its merits, scores substantially better than the other two options under this heading. It is expected to produce significant beneficial effects for all SA objectives except SA objective 8 (Waste and recycling). The rationale behind this result is based on the option supporting the development of the mineral industry whilst having due consideration for the effects associated with it. Options A and B are both expected to produce overall negative effects; minor negative effects are predicted for both options against SA objectives relating to air quality, water quality, flooding, wildlife, heritage assets and agricultural land (SA objectives 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 respectively). 4b - Approach in relation to environmental and cultural assets when identifying locations for new resources and providing policy guidance for new and existing sites 8.20 All four options under this heading are expected to produce overall positive effects against the SA framework, with Options C and D producing more significant effects than Options A and B. However, all four options produce negative effects, albeit of differing magnitude, against SA objectives 1, 2 and 3 (Need for minerals, Local economy and Housing and employment development respectively). The reason for this result is because the options are expected to restrict the development of the mining industry within the area, but to the benefit of local amenities, wildlife, communities, landscape and heritage.
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Issue Heading 5 - Imported Aggregates 5a - Marine aggregates 8.21 In terms of overall effects against the sustainability framework, Option C performs best and Option D worst. Whilst Option C performs well against SA objectives 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13 and 14 (Need for minerals, Local economy, Housing and employment development, Road traffic, Air quality, Countryside and landscape quality and Agricultural land respectively), it results in minor negative effects against those SA objectives related to increasing aggregate recycling, improving water quality and protecting biodiversity (8, 9 and 11 respectively). These negative effects are associated with the increase in water transportation which supports the import of primary aggregates and potentially threatens water ecology. Mixed effects are also predicted against the SA objectives as a result of Option A. The option results in significant benefits for those SA objectives relating to meeting needs for minerals, maintaining the local economy and supporting development, road traffic, air quality and agricultural land (SA objectives 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 14 respectively). However, negative effects, most of which are minor, are expected against SA objectives 4, 5, 8, 9 and 11 (Amenity, Recreational activities and healthy lifestyle, Waste and recycling, Water quality and Biodiversity and habitats respectively). Option D, which is the Do Nothing option, results in only minor or no obvious effects against all of the SA objectives, thus presenting no significant adverse or beneficial effects. The assessment indicates that those options which promote the expansion of rail and water mineral transportation are expected to present the best opportunities for supporting sustainability. 5b - Other imported aggregates 8.22 Of the four options assessed under this heading, Option C, which promotes the development of new rail depots on safeguarded sites for importing aggregates, is expected to perform the best overall, with eight significant positive effects predicted against the following SA objectives: 4 (Amenity), 6 (Road traffic), 7 (Air quality), 8 (Waste and recycling), 9 (Water resources), 11 (Biodiversity and habitats), 12 (Heritage assets) and 13 (Countryside and landscape quality). However, the other three options also perform well, with no adverse effects and a number of significant beneficial effects. Issue Heading 6 - Non Aggregate Minerals 8.23 Under this heading, Options A and B relate to the mining of clay. Overall, Option B performs better than Option A, with a total of 12 significant positive effects, against SA objectives 1 - 6 and 9 - 14 (Need for minerals, Local economy, Housing and employment development, Amenity, Recreational activities and healthy lifestyle, Road traffic, Water resources, Flooding, Biodiversity and habitats, Heritage assets, Countryside and landscape quality and Agricultural land respectively). In contrast to Option B, Option A is likely to limit the supply of clay to meet demand and restrict the development of the mineral industry for the benefit of the local economy, resulting in significant negative effects against SA objectives 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Option C relates to the extraction of chalk and is expected to result in a considerable number of both significant and minor adverse effects, for those SA objectives relating to amenity, natural heritage, mineral related road traffic, air quality, waste and recycling, biodiversity, heritage sites, landscape and agricultural land (SA objectives 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14 respectively). However, this option is expected to benefit SA objectives 1, 2 and 3 (Need for minerals, Local economy and Housing and employment development respectively). Option D, which relates to limiting the cutting of peat, is expected to benefit all SA objectives relating to community and the natural environment, but produce minor adverse effects against SA objective 1 (Need for minerals). Issue Heading 7 - Energy Minerals 8.24 Option A relates to coal extraction, and is predicted to result in an overall benefit for sustainability. The option seeks to avoid detrimental impacts on the plan area, in particular local amenities and the Lower Derwent Valley SPA/Ramsar site. It is therefore expected to perform well against those
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SA objectives relating to local amenity, air and water quality, biodiversity and providing opportunities for recreation and healthy lifestyles (SA objectives 4, 7, 9, 11 and 5 respectively). Option A also scores well against SA objectives 1 and 2 (Need for minerals and Local economy respectively). Option B, which relates to the promotion of oil and gas exploration and extraction, is also expected to produce significant positive effects for SA objectives 1 and 2. Although a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required, applications for borehole exploration and appraisal are expected to have regard to EIA requirements. New production facilities will need to be accompanied by an Environmental Statement where appropriate. Option B therefore performs similarly to Option A against most of the environmental and social objectives, apart from Objective 4 (Local amenity), where residual effects are more likely. Issue Heading 8 - Development Management and the Protection of Local Communities and Natural Resources 8a - Natural resources 8.25 Both of the options assessed under this heading are expected to result in positive effects against the majority of SA objectives. The options seek to reduce negative effects to natural resources, therefore benefiting those SA objectives relating to the natural environment (SA objectives 6 – 14) which in turn is expected to benefit the SA objectives relating to communities (SA objectives 2, 4 and 5). However, these protective policies have the potential to reduce opportunities to extract minerals in the area, thus negatively affecting SA objectives relating to the supply of minerals and supporting housing and employment development (SA objectives 1 and 3 respectively). Option B, which promotes the development of a strategy within the JMDPD for the protection and enhancement of natural resources is expected to produce more significant benefits than Option A, which relies solely on higher level policy. 8b - Local community 8.26 Two options were assessed under this heading. Both are expected to benefit those SA objectives relating to the natural environment and communities. Option B seeks, wherever possible, to achieve positive benefits for local communities through the management and restoration of mineral sites, is expected to perform better in sustainability terms than Option A. It is predicted to have major beneficial effects for SA objectives relating to the local economy, local amenities, healthy lifestyles, road transportation, air quality, waste and recycling, water resources, flooding, biodiversity, heritage assets and landscape quality (SA objectives 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 respectively). Owing to the restrictive measures advocated by both options to support local communities, the options have the potential to constrain mineral development, and therefore produce negative effects against SA objectives 1 and 3 (Need for minerals and Housing and employment development) with Option B resulting in more significant negative effects. 8c - Management and restoration of sites 8.27 Managing and restoring mineral sites on a site by site basis, as advocated by Option A, is expected to produce positive effects for all SA objectives, except SA objective 6 (Road traffic) where no effects are predicted. Option B, which proposes a framework that requires the delivery of specific environmental benefits, may have negative effects for the development of mineral sites, and therefore is predicted to have adverse effects for SA objectives 1 and 3 (Need for minerals and Housing and employment development respectively). However, the benefits for environmental resources and communities are expected to be slightly higher than under Option A for SA objectives 4, 7, 9, 10, 11 (Amenity, Air quality, Water resources, Flooding and Biodiversity and habitats).
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Table 8.3 – Summary of Assessment of Strategic Options Issue 1a 1b 1c 2 3 SA Objective ABCDEF ABC AB AB ABC 1 To meet local, regional and national need for -222313 -112 12 12 2-0.5-1 minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the -112312 -112 12 -0.52 3 -1-2 economy of East Riding and Hull 3 To support the development of housing and -11121-1-112 12 -0.52 2 -2-1 employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business 0 0 -1 -1 0 3 -2 1 2 -1 -2 2 3 0 1 -1 and community amenity and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and 0 01201 -111 00 00 0 0 0 enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals -111201 -323 -0.5-222 0 -1-1 related road traffic 7 To protect and improve air quality -1-0.51101 -211 -0.5-212 0-0.5-1 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and -122200 -122 13 12 -12 -2 increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources 0 01100 -1-0.5-0.500 11 0 1 -1 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of 0 01100 0 00 00 00 0 -11 flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and 0 01102 -0.5-0.5-0.5-0.5-212 0 1 -1 important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and 0 01102 -110 1-112 0 1 -1 their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and 0 01102 -112 1-112 0 1 -1 landscape quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 01101 0 00 0-112 0 1 -1 Average -0.50 0.46 1.07 1.43 0.21 1.21 -1.11 0.79 1.14 0.25 -0.14 0.79 1.71 0.43 0.14 -0.93
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Issue 4a 4b 5a 5b SA Objective ABCABCDABCDABCD 1 To meet local, regional and national need for 1 1 2 -1-2-3-32 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the 1 1 2 -0.5-1-2-32 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 economy of East Riding and Hull 3 To support the development of housing and 1 1 2 -1-2-2-32 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business -0.5-0.52 1223 -1-101 1121 and community amenity and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and 1 -12 1223 -200-10001 enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals -0.5-0.52 1223 2121 2122 related road traffic 7 To protect and improve air quality -1-12 1122 2121 1121 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and 0 0 0 0000 -1-1-1-13220 increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources -1 -1 2 1 1 2 2 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 1 2 1 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of -1-12 1123 0000 0000 flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and -1 -1 2 1 2 3 3 -1 -1 -1 -1 2 1 2 1 important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and -1-12 1231 0000 1121 their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and 1 -12 2333 1120 1121 landscape quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land -1-12 0012 2121 0000 Average -0.14 -0.43 1.86 0.54 0.79 1.07 1.14 0.50 0.36 0.79 0.21 1.29 0.86 1.36 1.07
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Issue 6 7 8a 8b 8c SA Objective AB C D AB AB AB AB 1 To meet local, regional and national need for -2 3 2 -1 2 3 -1 -2 -1 -2 1 -2 minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the -2 3 2 -0.5 2 3 1 2 1 2 2 -0.5 economy of East Riding and Hull 3 To support the development of housing and -2 2 2 -0.5 1 1 -1 -2 -1 -2 2 -2 employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business 2 2 -2 1 2 -1 2 3 2 3 2 3 and community amenity and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and 22-122212232-0.5 enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals 2 2 -2 1 1 -1 1 2 1 2 0 0 related road traffic 7 To protect and improve air quality 11-2122222312 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and 0-1-12 00 12 12 22 increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources 22 0 2 22 23 23 12 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of 33 0 2 11 23 13 12 flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and 33-2322122323 important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and 22-2311122322 their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and 22-2311121322 landscape quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 22-2011120021 Average 1.07 2.00 -0.71 1.29 1.43 1.21 1.00 1.64 1.07 1.86 1.57 1.00
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9. Assessment of Plan Policies Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Policies 9.1 The development of the JMDPD Policies has followed an iterative process. This has included the development of Issues and Options, which were consulted upon in May 2008 and the identification and assessment of sites. Following this, and incorporating the consultation comments and the results of the sites assessments, a Preferred Approach for the JMDPD was developed. The policies contained in the Preferred Approach have been the subject of SA and the assessment results are discussed below. 9.2 The JMDPD sets out 29 policies which fall into six broad categories: Core, Aggregate Minerals, Non Aggregate Minerals, Energy Minerals, Development Management and Site Allocation Policies. In order to assess the policies against the SA framework, a set of Policy Components was developed which summarise the policies to be assessed in the SA and group them with policies or policy aspects that relate to a similar theme, facilitating effective appraisal and reducing the potential for repetition or contradiction. Wherever possible, the assessment of these Policy Components took into account the proposed sites for mineral workings relevant to each component, thereby increasing the accuracy with which likely effects, particularly on environmental constraints, could be predicted. 9.3 The two Core Policies (Proposed East Riding of Yorkshire Minerals Core Strategy Policy (policy HQE9 within the East Riding Core Strategy)and Proposed Kingston upon Hull Minerals Core Strategy Policy (Policy CS 11 within the Hull Core Strategy)) have been grouped together as they provide overarching policies for the JMDPD and seek to ensure that provision is made for the extraction of a sufficient volume of minerals and that minerals development within the plan area is achieved in an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable manner. 9.4 Policies AGG1 to AGG4 are the principal policies that relate to the extraction of aggregate minerals. These policies, supported by the Core Policies, seek to ensure that appropriate provision is made for the extraction from and safeguarding of valuable aggregate minerals deposits within the plan area whilst, where possible, reducing the adverse effects of the mineral workings. 9.5 Policy AGG5 promotes the use of recycled and secondary aggregates at existing mineral sites where possible in order to reduce the adverse effects of minerals extraction and transportation. 9.6 Policies AGG6 to AGG8 seek to safeguard wharves and rail depots used for the importation and processing of aggregates and other minerals and transport facilities from development that may prejudice their use for importation, transportation and processing of minerals. This should support, and where possible promote, the use of non-road related transport of minerals. 9.7 Policies NAM1 and NAM2, supported by the Core Policies, seek to ensure that appropriate provision is made for the extraction of non-aggregate minerals deposits within the plan area. Valuable deposits that may be required to provide for future chalk and peat needs are safeguarded whilst reducing, where possible, any likely adverse effects of the mineral workings. 9.8 Policies EM1 to EM5 make provisions for continued extraction, production and distribution of coal, oil and gas as required by the energy markets. These policies acknowledge the significant environmental effects which can arise from extraction of these minerals and seek, where possible, to prevent or minimise these effects. 9.9 Policies DM1 to DM11 are development management policies that seek to reduce the number and extent of site- and transport- related effects which are likely to result from extraction, processing and distribution of the minerals for which provision is made within the JMDPD.
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9.10 Policy SA1 supports the site allocations made within the JMDPD through the protection of mineral Buffer Zones from development which would constrain potential future development and minimise sensitivity to impacts on amenity. 9.11 Table 9.1 details the Policy Components, which are based on the content of the JMDPD.
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Table 9.1 – JMDPD Policy Components
No Component Component Description Policy Name Content 1. Core Policies Proposed East Riding of Yorkshire Minerals Core Strategy Policy (policy HQE9 within the East Riding Core Strategy)ERY Core Policies for both ERY “Sustainable minerals development will be achieved by the following: and Kingston A. Identifying Safeguarding Areas for sand and gravel, crushed rock, limestone, industrial chalk, clay and silica sand in the Joint Upon Hull Minerals DPD.
B. Within the Safeguarding Areas non mineral development which would adversely affect the viability of exploiting the underlying deposit in the future, or which would be incompatible with the operation of a quarry will not be supported except where it can be demonstrated that: 1. The underlying mineral is of no commercial value, and unlikely to be so in future, or 2. The non-mineral development is of a temporary nature and can be completed and the site restored to a condition that does not inhibit extraction within the timescale that the underlying mineral is likely to be needed; or 3. There is an overriding case for allowing the development to proceed; or 4. In the case of Sand and Gravel Safeguarding Areas, proposals will be required to demonstrate that an assessment has been made of the potential for prior extraction and the sand and gravel will be extracted accordingly prior to the non mineral development proceeding.
C. Encouraging additional capacity for aggregate recycling with regard to environmental and market considerations.
D. Subject to the outcome of any future reviews of national or regional policy guidance, provision will be made for the supply of aggregates by identifying Preferred Areas and Areas of Search in the Minerals DPD to allow production of sand and gravel to be maintained at an average level of 0.52 million tonnes per year to 2026, and production of crushed rock to be maintained at an average level of 0.33 million tonnes per year to 2026.
E. Outside the Preferred Areas and Areas of Search proposals for extraction of aggregates will need to show: 1. There is a need to disturb land outside the identified areas in order to maintain the landbank, or 2. Resources would otherwise be sterilised, or 3. The proposals would result in important benefits to the environment or local community without significantly increasing the size of the landbank, or 4. The proposal is for a borrow pit.
F. Providing for the future supply of clay to meet the requirements of the existing processing works at Broomfleet by maintaining a landbank of at least 25 years production.
G. Providing for the future supply of industrial chalk to meet the respective requirements of the existing processing works at: Bracken Quarry, Lund Greenwick Quarry, Huggate
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content Melton Whiting Works, Melton Queensgate, Beverley having regard to the scale of capital investment and the need to secure longer term supplies.
H. Ensuring that proposals for future development for oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation, and for exploitation of coal and coal bed methane demonstrate that adequate provision has been made for mitigation of all environmental impacts during the anticipated lifetime of the development.
I. Ensuring that the need for all mineral resources is met in a manner which safeguards the natural assets and heritage of the plan area and the quality of life of its communities through policies to apply within the plan area, and through influencing the decisions of others concerning the effects of off-shore minerals dredging on coastal erosion on the Holderness Coast.
J. Seeking to maximise the contribution of minerals development to the communities, economy and environment through the restoration and afteruse of mineral sites.”
Proposed Kingston upon Hull Minerals Core Strategy Policy (Policy CS 11 within the Hull Core Strategy)–
“Sustainable minerals development in Hull will be achieved by the following:
1. Provision will be made for aggregates recycling in Hull and existing facilities for aggregates will be safeguarded, particularly in locations accessible to the rail network, the River Hull, and the Humber estuary. Details will be set out in the Joint Minerals Development Plan Document.
2. Future proposals for oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation should demonstrate that adequate provision has been made for the mitigation of environmental impacts during the anticipated lifetime of the development.
Aggregate Minerals 2. Sand and ERYC will seek to maintain their contribution to the supply of sand and gravel throughout the plan period, having regard to wider Relevant part Gravel policies for the protection of local communities, the environment including European sites of nature conservation importance, and the of ERY Core ongoing development needs of the plan area as defined in the respective Local Development Frameworks. Policy, AGG1: Preferred The selection of areas of sand and gravel extraction will seek to ensure that sufficient resources are available within Preferred Areas Areas for to meet anticipated requirements until at least 2026. Beyond that Areas of Search are proposed in order to provide flexibility in Sand and meeting the landbank requirement at the end the plan period. However there is no assumption that Preferred Areas will need to all be Gravel; AGG2: commenced or worked out before sites within Areas of Search are released for extraction. Sites within Areas of Search will be Areas of determined by reference to the state of the landbank at the time applications are considered. No consideration will be given to Search for
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content remaining resources available in un-consented Preferred Areas. Sand and Gravel, as well The spatial element of sand and gravel site selection has taken account of issues relating to the principle of extraction in the wider as Candidate area, as follows: Preferred The location of site with regards to the areas and markets where the material is likely to be required. The aim will be to have a Areas for geographical spread of site to serve the main locations of future development and construction activity, including maintenance of Sand and the existing built-up areas. Gravel and The relationship of the candidate sites to current extraction activities, other candidate Preferred Areas and any potential Candidate cumulative impact from working sites in combination or series. Areas of Search for Where the site represents a last opportunity to extract minerals from an area because of relationship with other operation sand and currently approaching the end of the working lives, or future surface development. gravel working
Preclude non-mineral development that would sterilise the site and/or be incompatible with the operation of a sand and gravel quarry. Exceptions are where there is no commercial value associated with the deposit; prior extraction has occurred; non-mineral development is temporary and the site can be used for extraction in future; or there is an overriding case for the development to proceed taking all planning considerations into account. In Sand and Gravel Safeguarding Areas, the applicant will also be required to demonstrate that an assessment has been made of the potential for prior extraction and the sand and gravel will be extracted accordingly prior to the non mineral development proceeding.
ERY Core Strategy states that provision will be made for the supply of aggregates to allow production of sand and gravel to be maintained at an average level of 0.52 million tonnes per year to 2026. Balance of sand and gravel reserves to be found during the plan period totals 9.2mt (Table 4.4 of DPD).
AGG1: “In Preferred Areas for sand and gravel, there will be a presumption in favour of granting planning permission for the extraction of sand and gravel.”
AGG2: “In Areas of Search for sand and gravel, there will be a presumption in favour of granting planning permission for the extraction of sand and gravel provided there is a need for the resources in order to maintain the landbank.”
3. Crushed The preferred policy approach is that ERYC will seek to maintain its contribution to the supply of crushed rock throughout the plan Relevant part Rock period, having regard to wider policies for the protection of local communities, the environment, including European sites of nature of ERY Core conservation importance, and the ongoing development needs of the plan area as defined in the respective Local Development Policy, AGG3 Frameworks. Areas of Search for The ERYC Core Strategy states that provision will be made for the supply of aggregates to allow production of crushed rock to be Crushed Rock maintained at an average level of 0.33 million tonnes per year (to 2026) of crushed rock extraction and will seek to ensure that sufficient resources are available within Preferred Areas to meet anticipated requirements until at least 2026. Beyond that Areas of Search are proposed in order to provide flexibility in meeting the landbank requirement at the end the plan period. However there is no assumption that Preferred Areas will need to all be commenced or worked out before sites within Areas of Search are released for
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content extraction. Sites within Areas of Search will be determined by reference to the state of the landbank at the time applications are considered. No consideration will be given to remaining resources available in un-consented Preferred Areas.
The spatial element of crushed rock site selection has taken account of issues relating to the principle of extraction in the wider area, as follows: The location of site with regards to the areas and markets where the material is likely to be required. The aim will be to have a geographical spread of site to serve the main locations of future development and construction activity, including maintenance of the existing built-up areas. The relationship of the candidate sites to current extraction activities, other candidate Preferred Areas and any potential cumulative impact from working sites in combination or series. Where the site represents a last opportunity to extract minerals from an area because of relationship with other operation currently approaching the end of the working lives, or future surface development.
Preclude non-mineral development that would sterilise the site and/or be incompatible with the operation of a crushed rock quarry. Exceptions are where there is no commercial value associated with the deposit; non-mineral development is temporary and the site can be used for extraction in future; or there is an overriding case for the development to proceed taking all planning considerations into account.
Balance of crushed rock reserves for aggregate use to be found is 7.77mt.
AGG3: “In the Areas of Search for crushed rock, there will be a presumption in favour of granting applications for extraction provided there is a need for the resources to maintain the landbank and the detailed site specific requirements set out in Appendix B.”
4. Aggregates Consideration of the need for extraction of aggregates outside defined areas related to the importance of ensuring adequate and Relevant part outside steady supply of aggregates; the importance of avoiding the needless sterilisation of resources, the scope for mitigating environmental of ERY Core Defined impacts and achieving environmental improvements in association with mineral operations, and where the proposal is a borrow pit. Policy Areas Presumption against extraction of any minerals for aggregate use outside the defined Preferred Areas and Areas of Search.
Exceptions will only be considered in relation to the following: “whether there is a need to disturb land outside the identified areas in order to maintain the landbank; whether resources would otherwise be sterilised; whether the proposals would result in important benefits to the environment or local communities without significantly increasing the size of the landbank; whether the proposal is a borrow pit”
5. Borrow Pits Borrow pits should generally service a specific development proposal and be located so as to minimise the need for transporting AGG4: Borrow
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content minerals over substantial distances. This presents an opportunity to release otherwise unviable deposits. Pits
There is a need for developers to demonstrate that the borrow pit represents the most suitable source of mineral to meet the specific demand and that both working and restoration can be achieved without unacceptable environmental impacts. Restoration and aftercare of the site post-extraction is expected to be to as high a standard as for normal mineral workings.
AGG4: “Proposals for borrow pits to serve construction projects will be permitted provided:- i. “material from the pit is only used in connection with the specific project with which it is associated and its life is limited to that of the development project in question; ii. extraction for the site will cause less environmental damage than would result from using material from a permitted source of supply, taking into account the availability of secondary and recycled aggregates; iii. the pit is sited and operated so as to minimise environmental damage; and iv. provision is made for the prompt restoration of the pit following extraction, preferably using only materials from elsewhere on the construction site. 6. Recycling Recycled aggregates are derived from construction and demolition activities and from excavation waste on construction sites. They AGG5: and arise locally throughout the plan area. Recycling and Secondary Secondary Aggregates Secondary aggregates are materials suitable for aggregate use that are a by-product of another mineral extraction or other industrial Aggregates at process. This includes: existing colliery spoil; mineral sites, Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA); relevant part Furnace Bottom Ash (FBA); and of ERY Core blast furnace slag. Policy and Arisings are concentrated where coal is mined and where large power stations or incinerators are located – PFA from Drax power KHCC Core station and from the steel plant at Scunthorpe. Policy
National guidelines for aggregate provision in the Yorkshire and Humber region assume that some 30% of total aggregate provision will be from recycled and secondary sources.
Two issues are importing material from outside the plan area; and identification of suitable sites for processing and storage of recycled aggregates arising in the plan area – storage is being addressed through the Joint Waste DPD.
Existing mineral working sites may offer potential to accommodate processing of recycled aggregates and storage of secondary aggregated. In considering such proposals, however, it is important to pay attention to a number of related issues including the possible prolonging of the operating life of the quarry, and the impact on restoration, as well as the possible impact on nearby development from intensified activity. The Joint Area sub-regional apportionment for sand and gravel and crushed rock assume a level of alternative materials arisings. The assumption for alternative materials provision, including secondary and recycled aggregates in entire Yorkshire and Humber is 128mt 2001-2016 reflecting national and regional policy to increase use of recycled and secondary aggregates.
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content AGG5: Support processing on existing minerals sites provided it will not prolong or increase existing environmental impacts; and will not prejudice any restoration scheme.
ERY Core Policy promotes additional capacity for aggregate recycling where possible with regard to environmental and market considerations.
7. Safeguarding Plan area is a net importer of aggregates and will continue to rely on imports as limited reserves are available within the plan area; AGG6: of Wharves, and environmental constraints prevent full realisation of mineral extraction on some sites. Sources are predominantly neighbouring Safeguarding Depots and areas; although import of marine aggregates and stone from Norway is gaining increased prominence. These are landed at purpose of Wharves Transport built wharves in the docks in Hull. used for the Facilities importation Imported materials from other regions generally arrive by rail. and processing of marine National guidelines for Yorkshire and Humberside assume 3mt of total aggregate supply from Marine Aggregates from 2001-2016. aggregates and other AGG6: safeguard existing docks in Hull from other forms of development that would prejudice their use as wharves for importation imported and processing of marine aggregates and imported minerals. minerals; AGG7: Marine Presumption against development that would prejudice operation of the docks through sensitivity to impacts on amenity arising from Aggregates existing minerals importation and processing use. Development; AGG8: AGG7: permit marine aggregates development associated with landing, storing and transporting marine won aggregates provided Safeguarding that: of Rail Depots “it will not adversely impact on the Humber SPA, SAC, Ramsar site and SSSI; used for the it will not adversely affect the local transport network; importation of it will not adversely affect the amenity or operation of existing land uses.” aggregates and other AGG8: safeguard any existing rail depots for importation of aggregates and other minerals. Presumption against development that minerals, would prejudice operation of the rail depots through sensitivity to impacts on amenity arising from the existing minerals importation relevant part of use. KHCC Core Policy
Non Aggregate Minerals (NAM) 8. Clay NAM are higher value / lower bulk products and are therefore more economic to transport longer distances. Greater processing Relevant part investment required, and supplied over a wider area. Clay is used mainly in building industry, particularly for brick and tile of ERY Core
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content manufacture. Policy; Candidate An important clay deposit is present in Bloomfleet, which has been worked for over 100 years and is used in the manufacture of a Preferred range of roofing tiles and bricks. Much of this area is liable to flood, thus there is limited pressure for surface development. Clay Areas for Clay extraction is generally low key and is unlikely to conflict with development appropriate to flood sensitive areas. Extraction
Current application for extension of the existing quarry adjacent to Bloomfleet clayworks would provide sufficient resources for a further 50 years supply at current extraction rates.
Consequential occurrences of clay are often found in association with sand and gravel sites including Keyingham and Newton on Derwent. This clay is often of good quality and suitable for engineering of landfill sites and for flood defence works. Applications for the working of engineering clay at existing sand and gravel sites and within sand and gravel preferred areas will be considered against the DPD’s Development Management Policies and site specific requirements.
There is a need to secure an uninterrupted supply of clay to maintain works. Level of provision advised is the equivalent of 25 years of production.
Preclude non-mineral development that would adversely affect the viability of exploiting the clay reserves in the future. Exceptions are where non-mineral development is temporary and the site can be used for extraction in future; or there is an overriding case for the development to proceed taking all planning considerations into account.
Not considered practical to identify Safeguarding Areas or Preferred Areas for clay for engineering purposes on the basis that this is associated with sand and gravel deposits – these are already safeguarded in sand and gravel Safeguarding Areas. A Clay Safeguarding Area for the Bloomfleet clay works is defined in the DPD and the ERY Core Policy requires provision for the future supply of clay to meet the requirements of the existing processing works at Broomfleet by maintaining a landbank of at least 25 years production.
9. Chalk NAM are higher value / lower bulk products and are therefore more economic to transport longer distances. Greater processing NAM1: Areas investment required, and supplied over a wider area. of Search for Industrial Chalk is the most extensive mineral in the plan area and underlies the Yorkshire Wolds. The majority of material won is from high Chalk, quality deposits where the mineral is worked for a range of specialist uses including lime production and chalk whiting for paper and Relevant part plastics. Industrial chalk requires considerable investment in processing facilities. There are quarries and works at Greenwick, Lund, of ERY Core Melton and Beverley. Some industrial grade chalk is also extracted from the chalk quarry at Huggate. Policy
There is no specific requirement to maintain a landbank, beyond the general government guidance to maintain an adequate and steady supply of all minerals, including longer term provision where large scale capital investment is involved (i.e. industrial chalk processing). Chalk deposits should also be safeguarded from sterilisation by surface development.
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content
ERY Core Policy requires Providing for the future supply of industrial chalk to meet the respective requirements of the existing processing works having regard to the scale of capital investment and the need to secure longer term supplies. This includes the following sites: Bracken Quarry, Lund; Greenwick Quarry, Huggate; Melton Whiting Works, Melton; Queensgate, Beverley
Preclude non-mineral development located in close proximity to an operating quarry or site identified for future supply that would adversely affect the viability of exploiting the resources in the future and/or be incompatible with the operation of an industrial chalk quarry.
ERY Core Policy includes provision for the respective requirements for supply of each existing industrial plant to be maintained having regard for to the scale of capital investment and the need to secure longer term supplies. DPD aims to maintain a landbank of at least 25 years supply for each processing plant based on an average of the last 3 years’ production.
NAM1 in Areas of Search for Industrial Chalk there is a presumption in favour of granting applications for extraction provided there is a need for the resources in order to supply an existing processing plant in the immediate locality.
10. Peat National priorities have determined that further supplies will not be derived from areas that have been recognised for their European NAM2: Peat nature conservation interest. Measures to restore and regenerate much of the extracted peatlands at Goole Moor through Working management of drainage and vegetation are now being implemented and remaining permitted areas can only be worked on a small scale.
Goole Moor has significant areas of peat bog providing a rich but threatened wildlife habitat. Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors SSSI (c. 2000 ha.) is the largest lowland raised mire in England and, together with Hatfield Moor SSSI, is recognised as being of European importance under Habitats Regulations; as well as being a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. The Humberhead Peatlands are within Goole Moors and have been declared a National Nature Reserve.
Peatlands are generally rich in archaeology due to the preservative qualities of peat. This renders them a rich source of information on past environments and climate change.
In general terms, government guidance seeks to promote the availability of non-peat alternative materials for soil enrichment and other horticultural uses and to restrict further peat supplies only from sites in the UK that have already been significantly damaged and meet restricted selection criteria set out in the guidance note (Guidelines for Peat Production in England, including the place of Alternative Materials: MPG13).
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content NAM2: “Peat working and associated development outside the areas already with planning permission will only be allowed if it can be demonstrated that the land is of insignificant nature conservation, archaeological or paleo-ecological value. In addition, in determining any proposals for future peat working will be required to be subject to an Appropriate Assessment.”
11. Silica Sand Silica sand is industrial sand, containing a high proportion of silica as quartz and is an essential raw material for the glass and foundry Relevant part casting industries. It is also used in the manufacture of ceramics and chemicals and for filtering water. This is a high value resource, of ERY Core which means it serves a wider geographical market than other types of sand. Policy
Silica sand is nationally scarce – MPG15 stresses the importance of maintaining an adequate supply from all sources and protecting unworked deposits from sterilisation except where there are overriding planning reasons. It states that the length of the landbank should be at least 10 years calculated on the basis of an average of the last 3 years production. However the landbank requirement might be extended to 15 years where significant new capital investment in plant or site development is involved.
The principal deposit is close to Newbald, west of the Wolds, which is currently unexploited. The nearest silica sand works are to the south of the Humber near Messingham in North Lincolnshire, where silica sand is processed for coloured glass manufacture, foundry sand and other incidental uses. Other deposits are worked nearby at Haxey for mortar sand production.
There is no indication at this stage that there is any intention to establish a silica sand works on the deposit within the JA. However the deposit does have long term potential, either for in-situ exploitation should a works be established, or for extraction and supply to the works in North Lincolnshire or elsewhere.
Preclude non-mineral development that would adversely affect the viability of exploiting the resources in the future. Exceptions are where there is no commercial value and unlikely to be any in the future; non-mineral development is temporary and the site can be used for extraction in future within appropriate timescales for serving demand; or there is an overriding case for the development to proceed taking all planning considerations into account.
Energy Minerals 12. Coal It is Government policy to allow the market to establish appropriate levels of production for oil, gas and coal. EM1: Deep Coal Mining Western part of plan area is underlain by deep coal deposits, which have been worked from mines located in adjacent areas – Selby Coalfield to the west (Selby District, North Yorkshire); and Thorne Colliery to the south west (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council). At present only Thorne Colliery is in production.
MPG emphasises the importance of security; diversity and sustainability of energy supply; consumer choice; competitive pricing; energy efficiency; and environmental protection.
Deep coal mining can cause issues relating to subsidence, reduction in the water table and ground water pollution. New surface development, with associated infrastructure and spoil can have more wide ranging impacts. Common to both is the need to have
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content infrastructure in place to transport coal from the point of extraction to where it is used for power generation. Any proposals for coal mining in the plan area have the potential to create significant impacts, and must be subject to close and stringent scrutiny to ensure that all possible effects are identified and quantified, that appropriate design and adequate mitigation proposals are made and that any residual impacts can be justified in terms of the wider benefits within the approach of national energy policy, and the availability of alternative sources or means of extraction.
Spatial strategy seeks to contribute towards the continuity of supplies in the context of the national market focussed on where energy minerals are exploited, recognising that investment decisions are made on a wider strategic basis. Energy White Paper indicates government policy to maximise the economic recovery of all fossil fuels, including coal.
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is released in significant quantities when coal is distressed or fractured by mining and further gas is released for the duration of mining and beyond cessation of activities. CBM is an environmental hazard as methane is a potent GHG. CBM also represents a potentially important energy source.
EM1: “Proposals for the extraction of coal by deep coal mining, including any surface development, will only be supported where all the following requirements can be met: i. the level and likely incidence of subsidence can be monitored and controlled to effectively minimise impact on the environment and local communities; ii. the potential for transport of coal and spoil by non road transport has been fully explored, and where possible such other modes are fully utilised; iii. adequate arrangements exist on site to support the maximum practicable reuse of colliery spoil as secondary aggregate, and for the disposal of all residual spoil likely to be generated over the lifetime of the operation; iv. the potential for capture and utilisation of coal bed methane has been fully explored, and measures put in place to achieve the maximum practicable capture and use of coal bed methane emissions associated with the deep coal mining; v. the effects on nature conservation interests, heritage, the landscape, surface water drainage and areas liable to flood, and local communities can be mitigated to an acceptable degree and are outweighed by benefits to the local economy, including local employment and the effect on local businesses; vi. the proposals include an acceptable scheme for the restoration of the site to a beneficial afteruse. The scheme should provide details of the timescale for both operational activity and restoration.”
13. Oil and Gas It is Government policy to allow the market to establish appropriate levels of production for oil and gas. EM2: Exploration A significant proportion of the plan area is covered by licenses for oil and gas production. There have been a number of boreholes Boreholes; sunk in the East Riding for exploratory purposes since the 1970s and Caythorpe, west of Bridlington, is in commercial production. It EM3: has recently converted to on-site generation or electricity instead of gas export to the national network due to declining gas pressure. Appraisal Boreholes; Exploration of gas potential involves seismic survey work – this has the potential to cause disturbance through noise and vibration EM4: Oil and near residential areas and/or when undertaken at night. Drilling boreholes results in sustained disturbance for c. 6-8 weeks with the Gas potential for significant effects on amenity. Subsequent infrastructure development could extend such impacts to permanent effects. Production
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content and Spatial strategy seeks to contribute towards the continuity of supplies in the context of the national market focussed on where energy Distribution; minerals are exploited, recognising that investment decisions are made on a wider strategic basis. Energy White Paper indicates EM5: government policy to maximise the economic recovery of all fossil fuels. Underground Storage of A number of pipelines for imported gas make their landfall along the coast of ER, including the Langeled gas pipeline from Norway at Gas and Easington – a short distance from the mouth of the Humber estuary. There are salt cavern gas storage facilities at Atwick and related Aldbrough, the latter having received permission to double in size in 2007. surface development; The salt strata along the coastline between Bridlington and Withernsea are considered most suitable for the development of further relevant part storage capacity for gas. Following solution mining of the caverns, which are typically 1.5-2km below the surface, surface of ERY Core development comprises well heads (of which there may be several), processing plant and monitoring equipment. Environmental Policy and impacts tend to be greatest during construction. Furthermore, facilities close to the coast can be prone to coastal erosion and may KHCC Core require defences. Policy
EM2: “Proposals for exploration boreholes will be supported if the following requirements are all met: They are located in the least environmentally sensitive part of the geological prospect, avoiding sites of national, regional and local interest, and where adequate mitigation, including the possibility of directional drilling, is provided to address disturbance to residential properties, or other sensitive uses; They include measures to avoid pollution of ground water, aquifers and private water supplies; Site selection takes account of the potential for the borehole to be retained for long term appraisal in terms of the above considerations and any long term impact on the landscape; It makes adequate provision for mitigation of further environmental impacts if the borehole is retained for long term appraisal and development; and The proposals include an acceptable scheme for the restoration of the site to a beneficial afteruse. The scheme should provide details of the timescale for both operational activity and restoration “
EM3: Appraisal boreholes subject to the considerations for exploration boreholes, plus: It is required to determine the quality, extent and characteristics of the deposit.
EM4: “Proposals for oil and gas production and distribution will be supported if all of the following requirements are met: It can be demonstrated that both surface development and the routing of associated pipelines are located in the environmentally least sensitive part of the geological prospect avoiding features of national, regional and local interest; Adequate mitigation is provided to ensure that operational processes including gas flaring, or other arrangements for the disposal of unwanted gas, and other noisy activities do not cause disturbance to the occupiers of residential properties, or other sensitive land uses; They include measures to avoid pollution of ground water, aquifers, and private water supplies; Adequate arrangements are made for the control of all traffic generated by the development, and the potential for transport of oil or gas for export by non road transport has been fully explored and, where possible, such other modes are fully utilised;
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content The proposals include an acceptable scheme for the restoration of the site to a beneficial after use. The scheme should provide details of the timescale for both operational activity and restoration.
EM5: “The formation of caverns for the underground storage of gas and related surface development will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that: Arrangements are in place to minimise the impacts of construction on the local road network, any nearby sensitive land uses, and features of national, regional and local interest; It can be demonstrated that both surface development and the routing of associated pipelines are located in the environmentally least sensitive part of the geological prospect avoiding features of national, regional and local interest; It can be demonstrated that the location of the well heads and gas processing facility do not raise any implications for coastal defence during their expected lifetime; Adequate mitigation is provided to ensure that operational processes including gas flaring do not cause disturbance to the occupiers of residential properties, or other sensitive land uses; and They include measures to avoid pollution of ground water, aquifers and private water supplies.”
Additionally, ERY Core Policy requires “that proposals for future development for oil and gas extraction, storage and transportation, and for exploitation of coal and coal bed methane demonstrate that adequate provision has been made for mitigation of all environmental impacts during the anticipated lifetime of the development.”
Development Management and Site Allocation Policies [DM11: Planning Obligations to be considered within assessments of all other DM policies] a) Site Related Impacts 14. Amenity and DM2: Permit development where it can be demonstrated adequate mitigation can be provided to protect amenity residents and other DM2: Access sensitive users in the locality. Specific concerns relate to: Protecting noise; Residential vibration; Amenity and Other dust; Sensitive air quality; or Uses; DM5: lighting. Public Rights of Way; Parts These are caused by quarry and other minerals facilities traffic, mineral extraction and processing plant. of DM1: Impacts of DM5: ensure safeguarding of public rights of way in association with development. This will commonly require diversion. Temporary Mineral stopping up or extinguishment of route will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the route is either unused or of limited Development; use. DM11: Planning DM1 considerations including: Obligations, “The proposed order and method of working, the overall programme of extraction and the proposed restoration and aftercare of SA1: Non-
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content the site; mineral Impacts upon the local area from noise, dust, fumes, illumination and traffic generated by the development; development Cumulative impacts arising from interactions between mineral developments and between mineral and other forms of in buffer zones development; and Any other matter relevant to the planning application.
DM11: planning obligations will be used where necessary to ameliorate harm or to secure relevant legitimate local benefits that outweigh harm from minerals development.
SA1: prevents non-minerals development within identified buffer zones where it may constrain potential future minerals development for reasons of its sensitivity to impacts on amenity.
Mitigation measures may include: control of working hours; use of water bowsers on site during dry weather; sheeting of vehicles to suppress dust and debris; control over no. and timing of vehicle movements; creation of screening and bunds through landscape planting; phasing to minimise disturbance to sensitive receptors; traffic routing; buffer zones.
15. Restoration DM3: Support development where it can be demonstrated that an appropriate restoration scheme would be followed. Sympathetic to DM3: and Aftercare character, appearance and setting of the locality; carried out at the earliest opportunity; and progressive restoration where Restoration appropriate. and Aftercare; Parts of DM1: The restoration and aftercare of minerals sites should also seek to meet the following planning objectives: Impacts of Mineral i. The development of restoration schemes which meet Biodiversity Action Plan targets and support existing biodiversity projects in Development; line with flora and fauna originally present on the site DM11: ii. creation or improvement of geo-diversity; Planning iii. The creation, improvement or re-instatement of high quality agricultural land Obligations, iv. The provision of leisure and recreation facilities in the countryside; and ERY Core v. The improvement of public access to the countryside. Policy
Where restoration includes fill, there will be a need to conform to the provisions of the Joint Waste Development Plan Document.
DM1 considerations, including: Impacts upon open space, the rights of way network and outdoor recreational facilities; Impacts upon tourism, the local economy and other socio-economic factors; Cumulative impacts arising from interactions between mineral developments and between mineral and other forms of development; and Any other matter relevant to the planning application.
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content DM11: planning obligations will be used where necessary to ameliorate harm or to secure relevant legitimate local benefits that outweigh harm from minerals development.
Additionally, ERY Core Policy seeks to “maximise the contribution of minerals development to the communities, economy and environment of the East Riding of Yorkshire through the restoration and afteruse of mineral sites”.
16. Designated DM4: Presumption against development resulting in the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land. Exceptions are instances DM4: Best Land and where the loss is temporary and restoration can secure soil quality; or there is a need for the mineral that cannot be met in a suitable and Most Sites alternative location. Versatile Agricultural DM6: “There will be a presumption against development which is likely to prejudice the purpose of the following nationally designated Land; DM6: sites and their settings unless the reasons for development outweigh the likely adverse effects of the proposed development, taking Sites with into account the requirements of the relevant legislation and guidance: National Sites of Special Scientific Interest; Designations; Scheduled Monuments; Parts of DM1: Heritage Coasts; Impacts of Listed Buildings; Mineral Historic Parks & Gardens; Development; Historic Battlefields; DM11: National Nature Reserves; Planning Obligations Ramsar Sites; Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites; Special Areas of Conservation; Special Protection Areas; and Sites identified under the National Nature Review or Geological Conservation Review. “
Where there is an overriding need, subject to adherence to relevant legislation and guidance, the MPA should impose appropriate conditions or planning obligations as compensatory mitigation.
Enhancement duties are imposed on the MPA through the Wildlife and Countryside Act is respect of SSSIs and NNRs and should be delivered in association with policy implementation.
Emphasis for historic designations is on preservation in situ.
DM1 considerations, including: impacts on the quality, appearance, character and distinctiveness of the landscape and any features which contribute to these attributes (including trees, hedgerows, ancient and other woodland); impacts on the natural environment, biodiversity and geological conservation interests;
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content impacts on the historic landscape, sites or structures of existing or potential architectural or historic interest and their settings, including Heritage Coasts; impacts on the use, quality and integrity of land and soil resources (including land stability and the best and most versatile agricultural land); cumulative impacts arising from interactions between mineral developments and between mineral and other forms of development; and any other matter relevant to the planning application.
DM11: planning obligations will be used where necessary to ameliorate harm or to secure relevant legitimate local benefits that outweigh harm from minerals development.
17. Landscape DM7: Impact and DM7: minerals development should be developed with consideration to landscape, townscape and visual impact and preservation of on Landscape Townscape distinctive character. Mitigation comprising additional landscaping, screening and planting will be required, to be implemented prior to and development commencing and for planting to be maintained. Townscape; Parts of DM1: DM1 considerations, including: Impacts of impacts on the quality, appearance, character and distinctiveness of the landscape and any features which contribute to these Mineral attributes (including trees, hedgerows, ancient and other woodland); Development; impacts on the natural environment, biodiversity and geological conservation interests; DM11: Planning impacts on the historic landscape, sites or structures of existing or potential architectural or historic interest and their settings, Obligations including Heritage Coasts; impacts on the use, quality and integrity of land and soil resources (including land stability and the best and most versatile agricultural land). cumulative impacts arising from interactions between mineral developments and between mineral and other forms of development; and any other matter relevant to the planning application.
DM11: planning obligations will be used where necessary to ameliorate harm or to secure relevant legitimate local benefits that outweigh harm from minerals development.
18. Water Mineral working or the disposal of mineral wastes can have an adverse effect on surface and underground waters, drainage and DM8: Water Resources watercourses. Tipping of mineral waste on river or stream banks and particularly on their flood plains may lead to the pollution of Resources; and Flooding watercourses and aquifers. DM9: Flooding; There is a need to consider changes to flows; the water table; water temperature; and water quality. Water efficiency and sustainable Parts of DM1: drainage measures should be considered in respect of development. Impacts of Mineral
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content DM8: presumption against development that is likely to have an unacceptable impact on surface or groundwaters. Development must Development; have due regard to water conservation and efficiency and will only be permitted where it can be proved that no net increase in surface DM11: water run-off or increase in the potential run-off of pollutants to water resources will occur. Planning Obligations DM9: proposals greater than 1ha, or in flood risk zones 2, 3a and 3b to be accompanied by a Flood Risk Assessment. Minerals development likely to create an unacceptable risk of flooding will not be permitted.
DM1 considerations, including impacts upon wash-lands and floodplains, ground water, surface water, drainage, water courses and water bodies; cumulative impacts arising from interactions between mineral developments and between mineral and other forms of development; and any other matter relevant to the planning application.
DM11: planning obligations will be used where necessary to ameliorate harm or to secure relevant legitimate local benefits that outweigh harm from minerals development. b) Transport Related Impacts 19. Transport Movement of minerals from mineral workings has the potential to cause significant impacts on the local road network through: DM10: i. traffic volumes; Transportation; ii. vehicle types and sizes; Parts of DM1: iii. noise and vibration; Impacts of iv. dust; Mineral v. debris; and Development; vi. structural damage. DM11: Impacts are not limited to the immediate vicinity of the site but may affect roads and settlements located along mineral haulage routes. Planning Travel planning for minerals sites could comprise transport plans covering traffic routing, hours of movement and considerate driving. Obligations
DM10: “Minerals development involving significant levels of transportation by road will only be supported where: i. The highway network is of an appropriate standard for use by the traffic to be generated by the proposed development; ii. Arrangement for site access and traffic movements generated by the proposed development would not have any unacceptable impact upon highway safety, residential amenity or the environment; and iii. It has been demonstrated that there is no practicable alternative for the use of road-based transport that would have a lower impact on local communities and the environment.
Where temporary access roads are required to serve a mineral site, proposals should demonstrate that as far as practically possible, the least environmentally damaging route has been identified. Where agreed highway improvements are required to accommodate the proposed development by planning condition or legal agreement, such improvements will normally be required to be completed before any operations commence, or in accordance with an agreed timetable for implementation.”
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No Component Component Description Policy Name Content
DM1 considerations, including: “the proposed order and method of working, the overall programme of extraction and the proposed restoration and aftercare of the site; impacts upon the local area from noise, dust, fumes, illumination and traffic generated by the development; impacts upon open space, the rights of way network and outdoor recreational facilities; cumulative impacts arising from interactions between mineral developments and between mineral and other forms of development; and any other matter relevant to the planning application.
DM11: planning obligations will be used where necessary to ameliorate harm or to secure relevant legitimate local benefits that outweigh harm from minerals development.
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Results of the Policy Component Assessment 9.12 Appendix C presents the results of the detailed assessment of the potential effects of the JMDPD predicted to arise from implementation of the policies, proposals, and where possible sites, contained in the Policy Components. The sections below present an analysis of the detailed assessment in terms of the significance of direct effects and potential cumulative, synergistic and indirect effects. 9.13 Table 9.2 presents a summary of the significance of direct effects from the detailed assessment. The significance of effects is denoted using the following system of symbols:
+++ Strongly positive ++ Moderately positive + Slightly positive 0 No effect - Slightly negative -- Moderately negative --- Strongly negative +/- Combination of positive and negative effects / neutral effect
9.14 For the purposes of analysing the results of the assessment, significant effects are those that result in strongly or moderately negative or positive effects. 9.15 It should be emphasised that the information quality, and attendant uncertainties and assumptions required to address them, vary across the evidence base for the SA objectives. This has been systematically recorded and taken into account in the detailed appraisal sheets (see Appendix C). Thus, where a major effect has been predicted for a particular SA objective, but the evidence base for this contains uncertainties or its interpretation requires a number of assumptions, the measure of information quality recorded in the appraisal has been reduced, and this is reflected in the calculation of the effect significance (see Section 2 for further details of the appraisal methodology). 9.16 Table 9.2 shows that the DPD performs with mixed results against the SA Framework, but on the whole achieves a balance of positive significant effects. In general terms, the assessment has highlighted a considerable number of beneficial effects, with eight of the nineteen Policy Components having strongly beneficial effects, and none of the Policy Components having strongly adverse effects. 9.17 None of the Policy Components result in significant negative effects against the social or the economic SA objectives. A majority of the Core, Aggregate Minerals, Non Aggregate Minerals and Energy Minerals Policy Components are assessed as likely to result in significantly positive effects on the economic objectives, particularly SA objective 1 (To meet local, regional and national need for minerals). This is perhaps not surprising as one of the overarching aims of the JMDPD is to set out the objectives and spatial strategy for mineral development within ERY and HCC. 9.18 Whilst not having as strong a positive effect on economic objectives, the majority of the Development Management Policy Components are assessed as likely to result in significantly positive effects on the social objectives, particularly SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety) and 5 (To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle). This is due to the purpose of Development Management policies which are primarily concerned with ensuring that the detrimental effects of permitted development are minimised. 9.19 In general, the Development Management Policy Components also perform well against the environmental SA objectives, with Policy Components 15 (Restoration and Aftercare) and 16
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(Designated Land and Sites) performing particularly well against these objectives. This is also perhaps not surprising given that the nature of Development Management Policies, as set out in PPG12, is to focus on topic related issues such as protecting residential amenity, protecting and enhancing nature conservation, highways and transport issues and addressing visual impact. 9.20 However, the Core, Aggregate Minerals, Non Aggregate Minerals and Energy Minerals Policy Components do not perform as well against the environmental SA objectives and a majority are assessed as likely to have negative effects, some of which may be significant. This is as a result of the key aim of these policies being to ensure that sufficient provisions are made for the supply of minerals throughout the plan period. The nature of minerals extraction, development and processing is often necessarily detrimental to the natural environment (albeit often reversed in the long term through restoration and aftercare) and as such the poor performance of these policies against environmental SA objectives is to be expected. 9.21 Policy Components 2 (Sand and Gravel), 3 (Crushed Rock), 5 (Borrow Pits), 8 (Clay), 9 (Chalk) and 13 (Oil and Gas) are considered likely to have negative effects on all environmental SA objectives, with significant negative effects likely on: SA objectives 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 7 (To protect and improve air quality) and 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling) for Policy Components 2 (Sand and Gravel) and 3 (Crushed Rock); SA objectives 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land) for Policy Component 8 (Clay); SA objectives 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling) and 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) for Policy Component 9 (Chalk); and SA objectives 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling), 10 (To reduce the likelihood of and impact from flooding), 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings) and 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) for Policy Component 13 (Oil and Gas). 9.22 Policy Component 1, the Core Policies, is assessed as likely to have some significant positive effects on some environmental SA objectives: 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling), 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity) and 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings). However, the Core Policies are also considered likely to have significant negative effects on other environmental SA objectives: 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic) and 7 (To protect and improve air quality). The mixture of significant positive and negative effects is a result of the Core Policies seeking to ensure that sufficient minerals provision is made within the JMDPD without compromising the quality of the plan area’s existing environment. 9.23 Overall, Policy Component 13 (Oil and Gas) performs worst overall against the SA objectives, principally as a result of the effects of oil and gas exploration production and distribution on social and environmental SA objectives. Negative effects are assessed as likely on 11 of the 13 SA objectives, with significant negative effects likely on SA objectives 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling), 10 (To reduce the likelihood of and impact from flooding), 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings) and 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality). The particularly negative assessment against these SA objectives is a result of the damaging nature of processes involved with exploration for and extraction of these deeper minerals, both on the environment and on nearby communities.
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9.24 Policy Component 16 (Designated Land and Sites) performs best overall against the SA objectives due to its requirement for land and sites designated for their environmental and heritage assets to be protected from harm, and the indirect positive effects that this will have on protecting water resources and reducing flood risk, as well as safeguarding the sites for use by residents of and visitors to the plan area. 9.25 Effects of implementation of the JMDPD are likely to be most detrimental to SA objective 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling). The role of the DPD is to make provision for sufficient minerals for the plan period and, despite the inclusion of a number of elements in policies which promote recycling and reuse (particularly in Policy Components 1 (Core Policies), 6 (Recycling and Secondary Aggregates) and 18 (Water Resources and Flooding)), the DPD must, in essence, ensure sufficient supply of new materials. Negative effects are therefore assessed as being likely to arise as a result of the implementation of nine of the 15 Policy Components for which an effect against this SA objective is likely. Significant negative effects are likely to arise from the implementation of Policy Components 2 (Sand and Gravel), 3 (Crushed Rock), 8 (Clay), 9 (Chalk) and 13 (Oil and Gas). 9.26 Effects of implementation of the JMDPD are likely to be most beneficial to SA Objective 1 (To meet local, regional and national need for minerals) with significant positive effects likely to result from the implementation of 11 of the 15 Policy Components for which an effect against this SA objective is likely. One of the overarching aims of the JMDPD is to set out the objectives and spatial strategy for mineral development within ERY and Hull and as such a strongly positive effect of the DPD on this SA objective is to be expected. Recommendations 9.27 One of the key roles of the SA is to ensure that the formation of plans and policies takes into account sustainability considerations where possible. Whilst all Policy Components were assessed as being likely to have a range of significant positive effects, with the exception of Policy Component 4: Aggregates Outside Defined Areas, a number of significant negative effects resulting from the implementation of the DPD were also assessed as being likely. 9.28 The likelihood of these negative effects arising as a result of implementation of the DPD policies may be reduced by strengthening links between the Core, Aggregate, Non-aggregate and Energy policies and the Development Management Policies. For example, strengthened links with policies DM1 (Impacts of Minerals Development), DM2 (Protecting Residential Amenity and Other Sensitive Uses), DM5 (Public Rights of Way) and DM10 (Transportation) may reduce the negative effects of minerals extraction on road traffic and air quality; whilst additional links with policies DM1 (Impacts of Minerals Development), DM3 (Restoration and Aftercare) and DM6 (Sites with National Designations) may reduce negative effects on landscape quality.
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Table 9.2 – Summary of Significance of Direct Effects of the JMDPD Policy Components
Component SA Objective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819 1 To meet local, regional and national need for +++ +++ +++ + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++ ++ 0 0 - - 0 0 minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the + +/- +/- + ++ ++ + + + + ++ ++ + + + + + 0 0 economy of East Riding and Hull 3 To support the development of housing and +++ ++ + + ++ ++ + ++ + + ++ + + + + - - + 0 employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business ++ - - +/- - - ++ +/- +/- ++ - - - ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ and community amenity and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in ++ - - +/- - - 0 - - +++ + - - ++ ++ +++ ++ + ++ recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals ------+/- - - ++ - - 0 - - - ++ 0 + 0 0 +++ related road traffic 7 To protect and improve air quality ------+/- - - ++ - - 0 - - - ++ - + 0 0 + 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and ++ ------++ - -- -- + - + -- 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources ++------++++++++++ 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from ------0--0---+++++++++- flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve ++ - - +/- - - + - - +++ +/- - - + ++ +++ + + - geodiversity 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and +++ - - - - - ++ - - +++ - - -- + ++ +++ ++ + - their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and +/- - -- + - - 0 - -- ++ +/- - -- + ++ +++ +++ 0 - landscape quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land ---+--0---0+/---0++++++++0
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10. Assessment of Plan Sites Joint Minerals Development Plan Document Sites 10.1 A key role of the JMDPD is to make provision for the future supply of certain minerals that occur within East Riding and Kingston upon Hull. The JMDPD therefore identifies Preferred Areas where resources are known to exist and where planning permission might reasonably be anticipated; and Areas of Search (AOS), which are generally broader areas within which planning permission for particular sites could be granted to meet any shortfall in supply should suitable applications be made. One element of this comprises definition of areas for future aggregate mineral working in order to meet East Riding and Kingston upon Hull’s share of the Yorkshire and Humber RSS sub-regional apportionments for aggregate minerals. Aggregate minerals within the plan area are sand and gravel and crushed rock. 10.2 As a result of consultation on the JMDPD Issues and Options Report and on the Preferred Approach version of the JMDPD, the following candidate mineral working sites have been identified. Some were ‘inherited’ from the Minerals Local Plan and the remainder were nominated by consultees, some of them within areas that had been identified for extraction in the Minerals Local Plan. The candidate sites, together with their reference numbers and type of mineral are listed below Table 10.1. SG sites are for sand and gravel, CR sites are for crushed rock extraction, the C site is for Clay and the SS site is for silica sand. Table 10.1 – Candidate Mineral sites
Ref. Previous Site Name Mineral Composition of Site/ ref. Type Comments SG1 PA01 Willowcroft Farm, Sand & Nom06- Has since been Catwick Gravel granted pp SG2 AOS01a Baff House Farm Sand & Nom05 Gravel Within AOS01 SG3 AOS01b Routh’s Carr and Monks Sand & Nom12 Bridge Leven Gravel within AOS01 SG4 AOS02 Gransmoor Lane Sand & Nom21 Gravel Within AOS02 SG5 AOS03a Common Lane. North Sand & Nom02 Cave Gravel SG6 AOS04 Preston Road, Sproatley Sand & Nom07- Gravel (now withdrawn) SG7 AOS08 Land at Pollington Sand & Nom13 &14 Gravel SG8 Land South of A166, Sand & Nom15 Garton on the Wolds Gravel SG9 Land East of B1249, Sand & Nom17 Brigham Gravel SG10 Heigholme, North Side of Sand & Nom20
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Ref. Previous Site Name Mineral Composition of Site/ ref. Type Comments Leven Canal Gravel
SG11 AOS01 Leven and Sand & From JMLP. Brandesburton AoS Gravel Contains SG2 and SG3 SG12 PA02 Dryham Lane Sand & Nom01 – has since been Gravel granted pp CR1 AOS05a Greenwick Quarry, Chalk Within AOS05 Huggate NOM11 CR2 AOS06a Riplingham Quarry Chalk NOM04
CR3 AOS06 Little Wold, Chalk NOM21 Swinescaif CR4 AOS07 Castle Farm and Drewton Limestone Nom03 Farm, North Cave Reserve likely to be worked in phases. CR5 Land west of B1249, Chalk Nom16 Langtoft CR6 West side of Wold Road, Chalk Nom18 Nafferton C1 PA03 Tongue Lane, Bloomfleet Clay Nom10
SS1 Land to W and E of Silica sand Nom19 A1034, South Cave
10.3 Two of the sites, SG1 and SG12, have since been granted planning permission and one, SG6, has since been withdrawn, so have not been considered further in this SA.. The remaining sites were subject to SA in order to identify the likely positive and negative effects of mineral extraction. This was in order to inform the selection of Preferred Areas and Areas of Search for aggregate minerals in later stages of the JMDPD; and also to inform the consideration of planning applications for mineral extraction that may be submitted at any of these sites in the future. Sustainability Assessments 10.4 All candidate sites (except for SG1, SG6 and SG12) were subject to SA, allowing likely effects on the SA objectives and mitigation measures which should be implemented in order to reduce these effects, to be identified. 10.5 The assessment has assumed that for all sites, mineral workings are predicted to result in significant positive effects in relation to SA objectives 1 and 2 (To meet local, regional and national need for minerals and To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull); on the basis that working at all sites will provide employment and may supply materials for construction. In addition, it has been assumed that all sites are likely to have slightly negative effects against SA objective 8 (To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling) on the basis that they will result in the provision of primary materials. Consequently, the assessment summary tables for the individual sites do not include scores against these three SA objectives.
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10.6 The same methodology as used for the assessment of the JMDPD policies, described above, was used for the SA of the sites. 10.7 Appendix C presents the results of the detailed assessment of the potential effects of mineral working within the candidate sites. The sections below present a summary of the detailed assessment in terms of the significance of predicted direct effects. Sites were ranked against other sites for the same mineral to assist the identification of sites for selection as Preferred Areas or Areas of Search in future versions of the JMDPD. 10.8 The significance of effects is denoted using the following system of symbols: As with the assessment of the plan policies, for the purposes of analysing the results of the assessment, significant effects are those that result in strongly or moderately negative or positive effects.
+++ Strongly positive ++ Moderately positive + Slightly positive 0 No effect - Slightly negative -- Moderately negative --- Strongly negative +/- Combination of positive and negative effects / neutral effect
10.9 Table 10.2 presents a summary of the predicted significance of direct effects from potential mineral workings at the candidate sites. It should be noted that the identification of any site as a Preferred Area or an Area of Search does not lead directly to development, although at some point in the lifetime of the Plan a planning application may be submitted within such an area. In order to most benefit the JMDPD through an appraisal of the sustainability aspects of potential mineral workings within each candidate site, the SA is therefore based on the assumption that mineral workings will occur somewhere within the Preferred Area or Area of Search at some point during the lifetime of the Plan. 10.10 It should be emphasised that the information quality and attendant uncertainties and assumptions required to address them vary across the evidence base for the SA objectives. This has been systematically recorded and taken into account in the detailed appraisal sheets (see Appendix C). Thus, where a major effect has been predicted for a particular SA objective, but the evidence base for this contains uncertainties or its interpretation requires a number of assumptions, the measure of information quality recorded in the appraisal has been reduced, and this is reflected in the calculation of the effect significance (see Section 2 for further details of the appraisal methodology). 10.11 Table 10.2 and Table 10.3 show that sites considered for and included within the JMDPD are assessed as likely to have negative effects on all social and environmental SA objectives. It should be noted that minerals extraction is, by its nature, disruptive to the natural and human environment and, as such, negative effects on social and environmental objectives are to be expected. However, minerals extraction is an essential source of raw materials for the nation’s prosperity and quality of life and it is considered that the value of this SA is in identifying those sites that have the fewest significant negative effects. It should also be noted that many of the negative effects on environmental and social SA objectives are likely to cease in the long term following cessation of mineral working, and may even be reversed through appropriate restoration and aftercare. The SA process noted the availability of mitigation measures, but did not make any detailed assessment of their likely effectiveness. This is because SA is designed to identify those sites where potential adverse effects may occur as a means of identifying where mitigation is needed, rather than to assess the effectiveness of the mitigation.
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Results of the Site Assessments 10.12 The significant effects of mineral workings at each candidate site against SA objectives 4-7 and 9- 14 are set out below. For each site, the number and nature of predicted significant negative effects is noted, together with the potential availability of mitigation measures to address them. It should be reiterated that all sites are assumed to have significant positive effects on objectives 1, 2 and 3; and slightly negative effects against SA objective 8 – this is important to note for the overall assessment, but as there is no differentiation between the predicted impacts of any sites on these four SA objectives, the results are not influential in drawing conclusions about the relative merits of the different sites. 10.13 The candidate sites have been grouped according to the type of mineral they contain to assist with the selection of Preferred Areas and Areas of Search. This is particularly useful for aggregate minerals where the total resources available in the candidate sites are more than required to meet the sub regional apportionments during the plan period. 10.14 The main features of the assessment of sand and gravel candidate sites are summarised below: SG1 was not assessed because it has since been granted planning permission. SG2 is noted to have potential significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 7 (to protect and improve air quality), Mitigation measures are available for all these effects. SG3 is noted as having potential significant negative effects on the same SA objectives as SG2, namely 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety) and 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic. SG4 is a candidate Area of Search. There is therefore less certainty about the potential effects, but the SA has identified potential significant negative effects on SA Objectives 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land). SG5 is assessed as likely to have significant negative effects on SA objective 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources); SG6 was not assessed because it has since been withdrawn. SG7 is assessed to have potential negative effects on 2 of the SA objectives 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), and 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings) SG8 is identified as having potential significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); Mitigation on SA objective 12 is only likely to be achieved by avoiding the relevant parts of the site. SG9 is noted as having potential significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources) and 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), SG10 is a candidate Area of Search. There is therefore less certainty about the potential effects, but the SA has identified potential significant negative effects on SA Objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic) and 7 (To protect and improve air 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 108 26.01.2012.docx
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quality), 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources); 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); SG11 is a candidate Area of Search carried forward from the JMLP. There is therefore less certainty about the potential effects, but the SA has identified potential significant negative effects on SA Objectives 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic) and 7 (To protect and improve air quality), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); SG12 was not assessed because it has since been granted planning permission. 10.15 A summary of the potential significant effects, both positive and negative, for the sand and gravel candidate sites is in Table 10.2. 10.16 The main features of the assessment of crushed rock candidate sites are summarised below: CR1 is assessed as having the potential for significant negative effects on the SA objectives 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land);; CR2 is noted as having the potential for significant negative effects on the SA objectives 9 (To improve the quality of local water resources) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR3 is nominated candidate site falling within an AOS carried forward from the JMLP. It is noted as having the potential for significant negative effects on 6 of the SA objectives namely 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 5 (To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle) 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR4 is noted as having the potential for significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 5 (To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 12 (To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land). The potential negative effects on objectives 13 and 14 are noted as being strongly negative. CR5 is assessed as having the potential for significant negative effects on SA objectives 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); CR6 is assessed as having the potential for significant negative effects on the same SA objectives as CR5, namely 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 6 (To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); 10.17 A summary of the potential significant effects, both positive and negative, for the crushed rock candidate sites is in Table 10.3. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 109 26.01.2012.docx
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10.18 The main features of the assessment of the candidate sites for clay and for silica sand are summarised below: C1 is assessed to have potential significant negative effects on SA objective 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land); SS1 is assessed to have potential significant negative effects on 7 of the SA objectives: 4 (To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety), 7 (to protect and improve air quality), 9 (to improve the quality of local water resources), 11 (To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity), 12 (to protect and enhance heritrage assets and their settings), 13 (To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality) and 14 (To protect the best quality agricultural land). 10.19 A summary of the potential significant effects, both positive and negative for clay and silica sand candidate sites is in Table 10.3. 10.20 In addition, the SA sought to identify those sites with the potential for cumulative significant negative effects. This was done on the basis of proximity, i.e. where two or more sites were within the same locality, and simultaneous workings at these sites had the potential to be compounded. 10.21 This potential for cumulative impact was noted at SG2, SG3 and SG10, which are close together; and also at CR3, CR4, and SS1.
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Table 10.2 – Summary of Direct Effects of Mineral extraction at Candidate sand and gravel Sites p SA Objective SG2 SG3 SG4 SG5 SG7 SG8 SG9 SG10 SG11 1 To meet local, regional and national need for ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ economy of East Riding and Hull 3 To support the development of housing and ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business ------and community amenity and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in ------recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals ------related road traffic 7 To protect and improve air quality ------8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and ------increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources ------
10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from -- - - 0 0 - - - flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve ------geodiversity 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and - 0 -- 0 ------their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and ------landscape quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land ------
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Table 10.3 – Summary of Direct Effects of Mineral extraction at Candidate crushed rock and other mineral sites p SA Objective CR1 CR2 CR3 CR4 CR5 CR6 C1 SS1 1 To meet local, regional and national need for ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ economy of East Riding and Hull 3 To support the development of housing and ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business 0 ------and community amenity and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in ------+ - - - recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals 0------related road traffic 7 To protect and improve air quality 0------8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and ------increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources ------
10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve ------geodiversity 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and -- 0 0 ------their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and ------landscape quality 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land ------
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11. Assessment of Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects from Proposed Policies and Sites
11.1 The detailed assessment of Policy Components, candidate sites, Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, the results of which are presented in Appendix C, was focused primarily on direct effects. As required by the SEA Regulations, cumulative, synergistic and indirect effects have also been recorded and analysed during the appraisal. Table 11.1 lists the results of this analysis. This assessment includes only the Policy Components, Preferred Areas and Areas of Search as those candidate sites assessed as being inappropriate for inclusion within the JMDPD have not been incorporated as Preferred Areas or within Areas of Search. Table 11.1 - Summary of Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects
Policy Effect SA Causes Significance Component Objective
Beneficial
Policy Cumulative effect on 1 Provisions should Major significant Components meeting local, safeguard resources to benefits are expected 1-13; and all national and regional ensure that needs will be in the short to long Preferred minerals met now and in the future. term. Areas and requirements for all Areas of types of minerals. Search
Policy Cumulative effect on 2, 3, 4, Provision of minerals will Significant beneficial Components economic prosperity. 11, 12, support the local economy effects are likely in the 1-17; and all 13, 14 directly through the short to long term. Preferred creation of jobs at mineral Areas and working sites and indirectly Areas of in the construction industry. Search Protecting assets of value to the tourism industry will further support economic prosperity.
Policy Cumulative, 3-7, 9-13 Components seek to The majority of Components synergistic and protect facilities, services existing and potential 1-2, 5-11 and indirect effect on and environmental and minerals extraction 14-19; and all preservation of historic assets from harm sites are located away Preferred community assets, which could result from from settlements and Areas and protecting the minerals development, as such this effect will Areas of existing built and thereby ensuring that the be most significant in Search natural character of existing nature of the plan rural areas. The effect the plan area, and area is maintained during is likely to be the human health minerals development. moderately significant and wellbeing of Extraction may also in the short to long resident population support the use of local term. It may be and visitors. minerals in construction enhanced in the long within ERY and Hull, term with thereby encouraging environmental construction to be in improvement as a keeping with the local result of restoration vernacular. schemes.
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Policy Effect SA Causes Significance Component Objective
Adverse
Policy Cumulative effect on 7 In order to support the Detrimental effects will Components air quality and GHG provision of the range of be moderately 1-3, 5, 6, 8, emissions. minerals required to meet significant at, and 9, 11-13 and identified needs, transport along roads to, 15; of minerals will be required minerals extraction which will most commonly and processing works be road based. This is in the short and likely to have detrimental medium term whilst effects on air quality and these sites are in GHG emissions. The operation. These are processes associated with commonly located in the extraction of minerals rural areas where may also have adverse existing air quality is effects on air quality and high, thereby having a GHG emissions. small adverse effect as air quality objectives are unlikely to be exceeded. Increased construction in urban areas is likely to exacerbate existing lower air quality.
Policy Cumulative effect on 4, 6 Minerals extraction and Detrimental effects will Components traffic volumes. processing requires the be moderately 1-3, 5, 6, 8, 9 transport of minerals which significant along roads and 11-13; will most commonly be to minerals extraction road based. Where and processing works minerals road transport in the short and passes through urban medium term whilst areas it is likely to these sites are in exacerbate congestion operation. These are problems. Restoration commonly located in following cessation of rural areas where extraction may support traffic volumes are local tourism which is likely commonly low; to elevate visitor numbers, thereby having a and the ready supply of disproportionately minerals for construction large negative effect, will contribute to increasing particularly with the the number of residents low capacity of rural and workers. Both effects roads. are likely to increase traffic volumes.
Policy Cumulative effect 3, 11, 13, The use of land for Given the Components causing loss and 14 minerals extraction and the predominantly rural 2-6, 12 and fragmentation of new infrastructure required nature of the plan 13; habitats and valuable to support this is likely to area and the large land. result in the loss and number of areas of fragmentation of existing valuable land, this habitats. Provision of effect is likely to be of minerals will support major significance in construction which is likely the short term. to further utilise land and However, restoration cause habitat loss and following mineral fragmentation. workings will reduce this effect in the longer term.
Policy Cumulative and 3, 4, 5, 9, New transport The impacts on flood
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Policy Effect SA Causes Significance Component Objective Components indirect effects on 10, 12, infrastructure and risk are unlikely to be 2-13; flood risk and water 11, 14 construction (supported by significant as planning resources. the provision of minerals) is permission for mineral likely to result in the extraction and new conversion of currently development often permeable land to requires a flood risk impermeable. Minerals assessment. extraction and processing, Furthermore, in the new infrastructure and long term, restored developments are likely to mineral workings may disrupt surface drainage provide flood patterns and may increase alleviation through flood risk. restoration to wetland habitat or flood water storage areas.
Policy Cumulative and 3, 8 Minerals extraction also The effect of Components indirect effects on results in the extraction of increases in waste 2-5, 7-9, 13, waste generation. unwanted materials some generation are of which are waste potentially significant materials. Provision of adverse in the short to minerals will encourage medium term. construction and support However, net increase local tourism which is likely in waste to landfill to elevate resident, worker should decrease over and visitor numbers, time with increasing thereby increasing overall pressure from waste generation. legislation and national initiatives.
Policy Cumulative and 5, 11-14 Minerals development can Significant adverse Components indirect effect on result in the loss of effects are likely in the 2-6, 8, 9, 12, agriculture and valuable agricultural land short and medium 13, tourism sectors of and have adverse effects term whilst mineral the local economy. on the quality and settings extraction is ongoing. of areas of high landscape, However, restoration heritage and biodiversity following the value which commonly cessation of minerals provide tourist attractions. working often results in environmental enhancement and as such adverse effects are unlikely to be significant in the long term.
11.2 The information provided in Table 11.1 ,indicates that the JMDPD performs well in terms of cumulative, synergistic and indirect effects relating to: Meeting local, national and regional minerals requirements for all types of minerals; The economic prosperity of the plan area through providing employment opportunities and the materials required to construct employment premises; and The preservation of community assets, protecting the existing built and natural character of the plan area, and the human health and wellbeing of resident populations and visitors. 11.3 There are also a number of negative effects highlighted by the assessment. These include: Effects on air quality and greenhouse gas emissions through emissions from minerals extraction and processing activities and likely increases in traffic volumes, particularly where extraction sites are located in proximity to each other;
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The loss and fragmentation of habitats through the location of minerals activities and the infrastructure required to support this on valuable land, particularly where extraction sites are located in proximity to each other; Effects on flood risk and water resources through changing surface water drainage patterns and the loss of permeable surfaces to minerals extraction and supporting development, particularly where extraction sites are located in proximity to each other; Waste generation from minerals extraction processes and as a result of increased residents, workers and visitors to the plan area following development; and Effects on the agriculture and tourism sectors of the local economy through loss of agricultural land and potentially detrimental effects on the settings of features which attract visitors. 11.4 The assessment therefore serves to highlight the need for those elements that are expected to result in negative effects to be addressed more overtly as part of the JMDPD process. This could be achieved through the incorporation of requirements for the identification and implementation of appropriate and adequate mitigation measures in conjunction with minerals workering, as well as enhancement of positive effects such as job creation and economic growth, where possible.
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12. Mitigation and Enhancement
12.1 The term mitigation encompasses any approach that is aimed at preventing, reducing or offsetting significant adverse environmental effects that have been identified. In practice, a range of measures applying one or more of these approaches is likely to be considered in mitigating any significant adverse effects predicted as a result of implementing the JMDPD. In addition, it is also important to consider measures aimed at enhancing positive effects. The latter are referred to as enhancement measures. 12.2 However, the emphasis should be in the first instance on proactive avoidance of adverse effects. Only once alternative options or approaches to avoiding an effect have been examined should mitigation then examine ways of reducing the scale/importance of the effect. 12.3 Mitigation can take a wide range of forms, including: Change to the JMDPD alternatives, including bringing forward new alternatives to address specific elements that cause adverse effects, or adding or deleting alternatives; Refining options in order to improve the likelihood of positive effects and to minimise adverse effects; Technical measures (such as setting guidelines) to be applied during the implementation stage; Identifying issues to be addressed in project environmental impact assessments for certain projects or types of projects; Proposals for changing other plans and programmes; and Contingency arrangements for dealing with possible adverse effects. 12.4 Where necessary and possible, mitigation measures have been outlined within the individual assessment of the Plan Policies, Candidate Sites, Areas of Search and Preferred Areas (Policy Components and Sites Assessment Tables - Appendix C). 12.5 The following mitigation and enhancement measures are proposed in order to enhance positive effects and mitigate the adverse sustainability effects identified in the SA of each aspect of the JMDPD. Mitigation measures for each Policy Component, Candidate Site, Area of Search and Preferred Area have been considered. The policy components and sites assessment tables provided in Appendix C include a column for mitigation, which provides appropriate cross- references to the letters used in relation to the measures listed here. Mitigation and enhancement measures A Project level Environmental Impact Assessments, where applicable. B Use of ecological specialists at all stages from the design of the proposal, mineral workings operation to restoration in order to develop measures to protect biodiversity within designated and important habitats and to identify an appropriate restoration and after-use option. Measures available to mitigate potential adverse impacts on geological features are either to avoid the feature in the working scheme, or to ensure that exposures of equivalent (or better) geological value are made to substitute for those lost. Include specific cross- reference to policy DM1 (Impacts of Mineral Development), DM3 (Restoration and Aftercare) and DM6 (Sites with National Designations) where not made already. C Avoid habitat fragmentation; provide green corridors for species seasonal movement; offset the unavoidable loss by enhancing other existing habitats or by creating new ones, particularly through restoration and after-use.
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D Pre-determination evaluation and record of archaeological and paleo-environmental deposits using a combination of techniques appropriate to the type of landform and potential archaeology that may be encountered. E Attaching such permission conditions as further evaluation work, full archaeological recording or the preservation in situ of nationally important remains, where relevant. This is particularly likely if a Scheduled Monument or any archaeology related to a Scheduled Monument will be affected by proposals. Post-permission mitigation measures, apart from listed measures include long-term monitoring; and the assessment, analysis, archiving and dissemination of information. Include specific cross-reference to policy DM1 (Impacts of Mineral Development), DM3 (Restoration and Aftercare) and DM6 (Sites with National Designations) where not made already. F Measures to minimise the negative effect on landscape character both during and after working. These can include landscape planting and bunding, avoiding areas of woodland and hedgerows and if impacts are considered unavoidable, restoration of any affected areas of woodland, hedgerows or elements of the visual landscape. Mitigation measures should take account of the relevant Landscape Character Assessment and be sympathetic to it. Include specific cross-reference to policy DM1 (Impacts of Mineral Development) and DM3 (Restoration and Aftercare) where not made already. G The results of flood risk assessments should be taken into account at all stages of construction, operation and restoration of the sites, where necessary. Measures should be adopted to prevent an increased risk of flooding to the area due to mineral workings and after their cessation (i.e. industrial flooding). Optimise opportunities for flood alleviation during restoration where possible. Include specific cross-reference to policy DM1 (Impacts of Mineral Development) and DM9 (Flooding) where not made already. H The results of assessments of impacts on water resources should be taken into account for mineral workings and associated activities (e.g. transport). Include specific cross-reference to policy DM1 (Impacts of Mineral Development) and DM8 (Water Resources) where not made already. I Undertake noise modelling and incorporate noise limits in planning conditions where necessary. Reduce noise disturbance through the siting of plant in relation to dwellings, prevailing wind direction and existing screens, use of buffer strips and/or noise attenuation bunds. J Undertake transport assessment and prepare transport management plans where necessary. Reduce, where feasible, mineral transport by road and encourage alternative forms of transport and the use of alternative fuel sources. Include specific cross-reference to policy AGG8 (Safeguarding of Rail Depots used for the importation of aggregates and other minerals) and DM10 (Transportation) where not made already. K Attaching conditions to restrict traffic to a particular access/approach route or to require an access of a particular design to ensure road safety where necessary. Include specific cross- reference to policy DM10 (Transportation) where not made already. L Imposing a condition establishing hours of working, direction of working and programme for progressive working at the site to minimise disturbance to nearby residents. Include specific cross-reference to policy DM2 (Protecting Residential Amenity and Other Sensitive Uses). M Promote onsite energy efficiency measures and use of renewable energy sources. Where possible, specify the use of a proportion of recycled aggregates in construction. N In cases where statutory powers of control do not apply, it may be necessary to impose planning conditions requiring the adoption of recognised methods of suppression and control of dust, such as the spraying of materials with water at suitable stages in their handling and
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transport, the watering of those areas of the site regularly used by vehicles (to prevent the raising of dust) and the use of dust extractors. Exceptionally, it may be necessary to prohibit certain types of processing. O Require preparation of a waste management scheme. P Mineral applications should demonstrate that high restoration standards can be achieved. After-uses that clearly demonstrate benefits to the local environment and community well- being should be encouraged. Include specific cross-reference to policy DM3 (Restoration and Aftercare) where not made already. Q Restoration of high-grade agricultural land should be to the highest standard and as near as possible to the original grade.
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13. Implementation and Monitoring Proposals for Monitoring 13.1 The SEA Directive states that ‘member states shall monitor the significant environmental effects of the implementation of plans and programmes...in order, inter alia, to identify at an early stage unforeseen adverse effects, and to be able to undertake appropriate remedial action’ (Article 10.1). 13.2 In addition, the Environmental Report should provide information on a ‘description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring’ (Annex I (i)) (Stage E). 13.3 SA monitoring will cover significant (positive and negative) social and economic effects as well as significant environmental effects; and it involves measuring indicators that will enable the establishment of a causal link between the implementation of the plan and the likely significant sustainability effects (both beneficial or adverse) being monitored. This will allow the identification of any unforeseen effects and enable appropriate action to be taken. 13.4 The SA guidance recommends SA monitoring is incorporated into each Council’s existing monitoring arrangements. Under Section 35 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Regulation 48 of the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2004 the Councils are required to prepare Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) to assess the implementation of their LDFs. For monitoring efforts to be optimally effective, it will be important that the Councils seek to integrate the monitoring of the significant sustainability effects of the JMDPD with the AMR process. 13.5 Potential indicators for monitoring these effects have been identified as part of this appraisal and are listed under the relevant objective in the SA framework set out in Table 6.1 above. 13.6 In order to reach a final framework of indicators for their AMRs the Councils will need to consider the indicators proposed in the SAs to identify those that are likely to be most effectively used to monitor the sustainability effects of each LDF as a whole. This will need to be undertaken in dialogue with statutory consultees and other bodies, as in many cases the monitoring information may need to be provided by outside bodies. 13.7 The following significant effects against all the SA objectives (including cumulative, synergistic and indirect effects) have been identified by the assessment and form the basis of the monitoring programme: SA Objectives with identified significant effects 1. To meet local, regional and national need for minerals; 2. To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull; 3. To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs; 4. To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and safety; 5. To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle; 6. To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic; 7. To protect and improve air quality; 8. To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling; 9. To improve the quality of local water resources;
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10. To reduce the likelihood of and impact from flooding; 11. To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity; 12. To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings; 13. To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality; 14. To protect the best quality agricultural land. Beneficial Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects Cumulative effect on meeting local, national and regional minerals requirements for all types of minerals; Cumulative effect on economic prosperity; and Cumulative, synergistic and indirect effect on preservation of community assets, protecting the existing built and natural character of the plan area, and the human health and wellbeing of resident populations and visitors. Adverse Cumulative, Synergistic and Indirect Effects Cumulative effect on air quality and GHG emissions; Cumulative effect on traffic volumes; Cumulative effect causing loss and fragmentation of habitats and valuable land; Cumulative and indirect effects on flood risk and water resources; Cumulative and indirect effects on waste generation; and Cumulative and indirect effect on agriculture and tourism sectors of the local economy. 13.8 At this stage, the monitoring programme that is outlined below (Table 13.1) is preliminary. The programme will evolve over time based on the results of public consultation, dialogue with environmental and other consultees and the identification of additional data sources, as in many cases information will be provided by outside bodies. However, it should be noted that there will be a need for careful consideration of the practicalities of monitoring to be taken into account in shaping the final monitoring strategy, especially in the context of potentially limited resources at the local level. The emphasis must be on creating a balanced, effective, yet achievable set of monitoring criteria.
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Table 13.1 – Proposed Monitoring Programme
Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation
Effect on meeting Tonnage of minerals (by type) Yorkshire and Humber Annual Yorkshire and Humber local, regional and extracted per year within plan area Region Aggregates Working Region Aggregates national need for Party Monitoring Report / Working Party minerals Annual
Tonnage of minerals (by type) Yorkshire and Humber 4 yearly Yorkshire and Humber Cumulative effect on imported/exported from plan area Region Aggregates Working Region Aggregates meeting local, per year Party Monitoring Report / Working Party national and regional Annual minerals requirements for all Length of the landbank for sand ERYC/Hull Annual ERYC/Hull types of minerals and gravel and for crushed rock
Number (and permitted tonnage) ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull of permissions granted for each mineral type per year in the plan area
Effect on CLG – Neighbourhood CLG – Neighbourhood New firms: registrations Annual maintaining Renewal Unit Renewal Unit strengthening and Employee jobs by industry as a diversifying the NOMIS, Census Census NOMIS economy of East proportion of total employee jobs Riding and Hull Employment in minerals industry ONS (Business Monitor Annual ONS Cumulative effect on PA1007) economic prosperity Number of jobs for highly skilled ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull people attributable to minerals sector
GVA per head of minerals sector ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull
Effect on supporting Use of aggregates ERYC / Annual Annual ERYC, Yorkshire and the development of Humber Region housing and Aggregates Working employment to meet Party
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Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation identified needs Housing/employment allocations ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull within, or adjoining, areas safeguarded for minerals extraction
Housing/employment allocations ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull taken up within areas safeguarded for minerals extraction
Area of minerals land sterilised by ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull other development or by mitigation measures
Effect on preserving Number of complaints relating to F, I, K and L ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull and enhancing disturbance as a result of minerals residential, business activity, by type, per year and community amenity and safety Number of accidents involving K ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull minerals operator vehicles per Cumulative, year synergistic and indirect effect on Number of minerals operations J ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull preservation of with Employee Travel Schemes community assets, protecting the Proportion (area) of restored P ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull existing built and workings available for outdoor natural character of recreational and educational the plan area, and purposes the human health and wellbeing of resident populations and visitors
Effect of providing Area of restored workings P ERYC/Hull? Periodic ERYC/Hull available for outdoor recreational opportunities for and educational purposes people to value and enjoy the region’s Number of new visitor centres, P ERYC/Hull? Periodic ERYC/Hull natural heritage, recreational walks and educational participate in programmes on former mineral recreational sites
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Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation
activities and Area/length of recreational space B, P ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull encourage a healthy created/lost as a result of minerals lifestyle activity each year
Effect of reducing CO2 Emissions (% Road J DEFRA Statistics / Annual Annual DEFRA Transport) the adverse effects of minerals related Number of lorry routing K ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull/ Highways road traffic agreements and site transport Agency Cumulative effect on plans related to minerals activities, traffic volumes and number of recorded breaches of these per year Cumulative effect on air quality and GHG Volume of minerals related annual J, K ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull/ Highways emissions road traffic Agency Number of instances of minerals K ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull sites using conveyors for internal movement of materials rather than lorry Volume of minerals transport by K ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull rail Number of mineral sites co-located M ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull with other complementary activities, such as: materials recycling, soil blending, processing etc Effect of protecting Changes in levels of main J, N ERYC/Hull at specific sites Annual ERYC/Hull pollutants for national air quality and improving air quality targets at minerals sites/on principal minerals transport routes Cumulative effect on Number of Minerals Environmental Environment Agency Annual Environment Agency air quality permits installations Permissions for minerals activities N ERYC/Hull at specific sites Annual ERYC/Hull with conditions regarding dust control Effect on minimising Secondary and recycled M Yorkshire and Humber Annual Yorkshire and Humber resource aggregates Region Aggregates Working Region Aggregates consumption, waste Party / Periodically Working Party
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Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation
and increasing Use as aggregate of construction, M Yorkshire and Humber Annual Yorkshire and Humber aggregates recycling demolition and excavation waste Region Aggregates Working Region Aggregates Cumulative and recycled and landfilled Party / Periodically Working Party indirect effects on waste generation Number of planning permissions M ERYC/Hull Annual ERYC/Hull for developments specifying a proportion of recycled aggregates
Number of temporary/permanent M ERYC/Hull Annual ERYC/Hull aggregate recycling facilities in operation
Installed capacity and M ERYC/Hull? Periodic ERYC/Hull consumption of renewable energy on minerals sites
Average energy consumption per M ERYC/Hull? Periodic ERYC/Hull tonne of minerals produced
Effect of improving Water Quality (Biological and H Environmental Agency/ Periodic Environment Agency the quality of local Chemical quality classified under Periodically water resources the General Quality Assessment scheme) Cumulative and indirect effects on Number of pollution incidents per H Environmental Agency/ Periodic Environment Agency water resources year on surface/ground water Periodically recorded by the Environment Agency attributed to minerals developments
Groundwater monitoring H The Hull and East Riding Periodic Environment Agency catchment abstraction management strategies, Environment Agency / Periodically
Number of mineral developments ERYC/Hull Annual ERYC/Hull within SPZs
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Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation
Effect on reducing The number of minerals planning ERYC/Hull and Environment Annual ERYC/Hull and the likelihood of and permissions granted against Agency Environment Agency impact from flooding Agency advice Cumulative and Number of redundant mineral G ERYC/Hull Annual ERYC/Hull indirect effects on workings in flood plains flood risk
Effect on protecting Area and condition of designated A, B, C and P Natural England/ Ongoing at Ongoing Natural England and enhancing sites affected by minerals specific sites biodiversity and development important wildlife habitats, and Area covered by Environmental Natural England? Periodic Natural England conserving Stewardship Schemes geodiversity Length and ecological quality of F ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull Cumulative effect hedgerows removed in the area causing loss and per year, compared to the length fragmentation of planted, as a result of minerals habitats activity
Area and condition of local priority A, B, C ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull, Natural habitats affected by minerals England development
Number of nature reserves on ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull former mineral sites
Condition of RIGS ERYC/Hull? Annual ERYC/Hull, Local RIGS group
Effect on protecting Condition of heritage assets E ERYC/Hull, English Heritage Annual ERYC/Hull, English and enhancing / Ongoing Heritage heritage assets and their settings Number of known historic E ERYC/Hull, English Heritage Annual ERYC/Hull, English environment sites, monuments or / Annual Heritage complexes affected by minerals development proposals
Number of minerals development E ERYC//Hull, English Heritage Annual ERYC/Hull, English
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Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation permissions deemed to have an / Annual Heritage adverse impact on the setting of a listed building, conservation area or other designated site
Supplies from quarries supplying ERYC/Hull / Annual Annual ERYC/Hull traditional building materials
Pre-determination record of D ERYC/ Hull / Ongoing Annual ERYC/ Hull, English archaeological and Heritage palaeoenvironmental deposits
Effect on protecting Number of minerals planning F ERYC/ Hull / Ongoing Periodic ERYC/ Hull and enhancing the permissions featuring countryside and enhancement of the landscape landscape quality and townscape in line with landscape character assessments
Mean tranquillity score F, I Campaign to Protect Rural Periodic Campaign to Protect England / Periodically Rural England
Area of ancient and semi-natural F, P ERYC/ Hull, Forestry Annual ERYC/ Hull, Forestry woodland lost as result of minerals Commission / Ongoing Commission activity
Proportion of mineral planning F, P ERYC/Hull / Periodically Periodic ERYC/ Hull, Landscape permissions per year located in, or Character Network, adversely impacting upon, Natural England designated landscape area
Area of woodland planting F, P ERYC/Hull / Annual Annual ERYC/ Hull schemes on mineral sites
Number of new public rights of ERYC/Hull Annual ERYC/ Hull way
Area of Green Infrastructure C ERYC/ Hull Periodic ERYC/ Hull Corridors created as a result of minerals development
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Effect to be Indicator(s) to be used Mitigation to Current source of Suggested Responsibility for monitored be monitoring data and frequency of undertaking considered frequency of review/analysis monitoring monitoring of monitoring data/mitigation
Effect on protecting Area of Grade 1, 2 or 3a Q, P ERYC / Annual Annual ERYC, Defra the best quality agricultural (BMV) land subject to agricultural land minerals workings Cumulative effect Area of agricultural land restored Q ERYC / Periodically Periodic ERYC, Defra causing loss of to former or higher quality valuable land Cumulative and Tourist numbers ERYC/Hull, Annual Business Annual ERYC/ Hull, Annual indirect effect on Inquiry / Annually Business Inquiry agriculture and tourism sector
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14. Conclusions
14.1 Based on the findings of the assessment of the JMDPD, it is possible to draw a number of key conclusions. These are provided within this section. 14.2 In general, the JMDPD manages to meet the range of sustainability objectives identified in the SA framework, whilst ensuring that the plan adheres to national minerals guidance and makes sufficient provision for minerals required over the plan period. Although sometimes dependent on their method of implementation, the objectives that underlie the JMDPD are broadly compatible with those objectives that form the SA framework for the JMDPD. 14.3 In general, the policy components that encompass policies making provision for the extraction of the different minerals are considered likely to have positive effects, often significantly positive, on the economic SA objectives, whilst being likely to result in negative effects on environmental SA objectives. Conversely, the development management policy components that encompass policies seeking to reduce the number and extent of site- and transport- related effects which may result from extraction, processing and distribution of minerals are considered likely to have positive, often significantly positive effects on the social and environmental SA objectives. Overall, therefore, the JMDPD represents a balanced approach in terms of sustainability performance, with a substantial majority of predicted beneficial effects over adverse effects, although certain potentially adverse cumulative effects, particularly those relating to traffic volumes, agricultural and tourism activities, are likely to require close monitoring. Furthermore, careful wording of specific policies, including strong links with the development management policies, optimises the potential for sustainable minerals working. A careful approach to phrasing also ensures that there is adequate provision for the protection of the environment while facilitating necessary minerals development. 14.4 Due to the nature of minerals working, extraction and associated activities within the JMDPD Preferred Areas and Areas of Search perform poorly in relation to the majority of the environmental objectives within the SA framework in the short and medium term (i.e. while minerals working is being undertaken). However, through the implementation of the development management policies, coupled with incorporation of the mitigation and enhancement measures set out in Section 12 and monitoring of plan implementation, the extent of these negative effects can be minimised. Furthermore, in the long term the restoration of redundant minerals working sites, as required by both the JMDPD core policies and the development management policies, can commonly reverse these negative effects and, in some cases, enhance the environment (for example, through the creation of wetlands). 14.5 The introduction of Mineral Safeguarding Areas offers a potential means of ensuring that minerals and not needlessly sterilised by surface development. This is achieved by introducing a means of balancing the relative importance of the proposed surface development against the value of the underlying mineral, when planning decisions are made. 14.6 Throughout the SA, the results of the appraisal have been considered by the JMDPD planning team in an iterative fashion. As such, the SA has facilitated the JMDPD’s evolution to take into account the sustainability recommendations made, wherever possible.
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Table A.1 – Updated and Additional Baseline Data, Indicators and Trends (Additional indicators are shown in italics)
Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) Population ERYC: Yorkshire and The ERYC: Population East Riding Local 2007:333,000 Humber: 1991: 294,400 Development 1991: 4,936,100 2001: 314,900 Framework Hull: 2001: 4,976,600 2002: 318,200 Draft 2007: 257,000 2002: 4,993,100 2003: 321,300 Revised Local 2003: 5,009,300 2004: 324,800 Development Scheme 2004: 5,038,800 2005: 329,200 (revised) February 2007 2005: 5,107,500 2006: 330,900 NOMIS: Labour Market (revised) Profile East Riding of 2006: 5,142,400 Hull: Yorkshire and Labour 2007: 5,177,200 1991: 263,300 Market Profile 2001: 249,900 Kingston upon Hull 2002: 248,400 2003: 247,900 2004: 248,500 2005: 254,700 (revised) 2006: 256,200 Working age ERYC: 2003: ERYC: Population NOMIS and ‘midyear people 2007: 59.3% Yorkshire and The 2003 - 59.6% population estimates’ Humber: 60.9% 2006 - 59.7% (2003) Hull: GB – 61.4 NOMIS: Labour Market 2007: 64.9% 2006: Hull: Profile East Riding of 2006: 64.6% Yorkshire and The 2006: 64.6% Yorkshire and Labour Humber: 62.2% Market Profile Kingston GB – 62.2% upon Hull 2007: Yorkshire and The Humber: 62.3% GB – 62.2%
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) working age Hull: GB- 78.2% Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 people 2007: 71.5% 2006: Hull: and July 2007-June Yorkshire and The 2006: 71.6% 2008) Humber – 78.1% GB- 78.6% 2007: Yorkshire and The Humber – 77.7% GB- 78.8%
Percentage of ERYC: 2004: ERYC: Population NOMIS and ‘local area economically 2007 – 19.2% out of Yorkshire and The 2004 - 22.4% labour force survey’ inactive working which 3% want a job Humber – 22.5 % out of which 3.0% want a (Jan 2004-Dec 2004, age people and 16.2% do not want out of which 5.6% want job and 19.4% do not want Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 a job a job and 16.9% do not a job and July 2007-June want a job 2006 – 17% out of which 2008) Hull: GB – 21.8% 3% want a job and 14% do 2006 – 28.5% out of out of which 5.2% want not want a job which 4.9% want a job a job and 16.6% do not and 23.6% do not want want a job Hull: a job 2006 – 28.4% out of which 2006: 7.4% want a job and 21% Yorkshire and The do not want a job Humber – 21.9% out of which 5.8% want a job and 16.1% do not want a job GB- 21.4% out of which 5.4% want a job and 16% do not want a job
2007: Yorkshire and The Humber – 22.3% out of which 5.2% want a job and 17.1% do not want
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) a job GB- 21.2% out of which 5.5% want a job and 15.8% do not want a job Unemployment ERYC: Yorkshire and The ERYC: Population NOMIS: Labour Market (economically Jul 2007-Jun 2008 – Humber: Mar 03-Feb 04 – 4% Profile East Riding of active, % are for 3.8% Mar 03-Feb 04 – 5% Jan 04-Dec 04 – 3.5% Yorkshire and Labour those of working Jan 04-Dec 04 – 4.5% Jan 05-Dec 05 – 3.8% Market Profile age (16-59/64)) Hull: Jan 05-Dec 05 – 4.7% Apr 05-Mar 06 – 4.1% Kingston upon Hull Jul 2007-Jun 2008 – Apr 05-Mar 06 – 5.1% 2006 – 4.6% 8.8% 2006 – 5.5% 2007 – 5.6% Hull: Great Britain: Mar 03-Feb 04 – 8.9% Mar 03-Feb 04 – 4.9% Jan 04-Dec 04 – 7.3% Jan 04-Dec 04 – 4.7% Jan 05-Dec 05 – 7.3% Jan 05-Dec 05 – 4.9% Apr 05-Mar 06 – 7.3% Apr 05-Mar 06 – 5% 2006 – 8.2% 2006 – 5.3% 2007 – 5.2%
% of Jobseekers ERYC: Yorkshire and The ERYC: The wards with the Population NOMIS and ‘claimant Allowance (JSA) 3.1% (January 2009) Humber – 2.5% 1.9% (July 2005) highest numbers of count with rates and claimants as a GB- 2.4% 1.6% (Sept 2007) Income Support proportions’, proportion of Hull: (July 2005) claimants are: http://www.eastriding.g resident working- 7.4% (January 2009) Hull: Bridlington South, ov.uk/in_focus/pdf/nee age people Yorkshire and The 4.8% (Sept 2007) South East ds_supply2004.pdf Humber – 2.4% Holderness, GB- 2.2% Bridlington Central & (Sept 2007) Old Town, Goole South and Yorkshire and The Hessle Humber – 3.9% GB- 3.4% (January 2009) Job Density ERYC: Yorkshire and The ERYC: Population NOMIS: Labour Market
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) representing the 2006 – 0.76 Humber 2004 – 0.7 Profile ratio of total jobs 2004 – 0.8 2005 – 0.7 East Riding of to working-age Hull: 2005 – 0.8 Yorkshire population 2006 – 0.83 2006 – 0.86 Hull: GB 2004 – 0.9 2004 – 0.8 2005 – 0.8 2005 – 0.8 2006 – 0.88 New firms: ERYC: 2003: ERYC: Material ODPM- NRU, Floor registrations 2007 – 35.25 per 10,000 Regional – 34.1 1997 – 31.1 Assets Targets, BERR adult population England – 41.8 1998 – 32.4 Business Start-ups and 2007: 1999 – 31.3 Closures data Hull: Yorkshire and The 2000 – 31.7 2007 – 24.39 per 10,000 Humber – 34.55 2001 – 28.0 adult population England – 43.42 2002 – 34.7 per 10,000 adult 2003 – 36.8 population VAT registered ERYC: Yorkshire and The Material NOMIS and vat businesses 2003 Humber Assets registrations/ Registrations 9.5% (965 2003 deregistration by businesses) Registrations 9.5% industry (2003, 2005) Deregistration 7.8% Deregistration 7.8% (790 businesses) 2005: 2005 Registrations 9.5% Registrations 8.8% (930 Deregistration 8.1% businesses) Deregistration 7.2% GB- (765 businesses) 2003 Registrations 10.6% Hull: Deregistration 9.7% 2003 2005 Registrations 475 Registrations 9.7% businesses Deregistration 8.3% Deregistration 370 businesses 2005
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) Registrations 9.7 % (440 businesses) Deregistration 6.8% (310 businesses) Tranquillity East Riding of Yorkshire Mean tranquillity score In the Yorkshire and Landscape, Campaign to Protect is ranked as No.7 Yorkshire and the the Humber area North Human Rural England: (where No.1 is most Humber: 4.16 Yorkshire has the Health http://www.cpre.org.uk/ tranquil) among 87 England: -9.34 highest level of campaigns/landscape/t English Unitary tranquillity, followed by ranquillity/local- Authorities and Hull as Humber with spots of tranquillity-scores No.68. low tranquillity (Kingston upon Hull). Mean tranquillity score Tranquillity of South - The East Riding of and West Yorkshire is Yorkshire: 5.9 significantly lower. - City of Kingston upon Hull Unitary Authority: -49.1
Employee jobs ERYC,%, 2007: Yorkshire and The ERYC,%, 2005: Population NOMIS: Employee jobs by industry as a Manufacturing: 14.2 Humber, %, 2007: Manufacturing: 13.2 (2005) proportion of Construction: 5.5 Manufacturing: 13.6 Construction: 6.0 total employee Services: 75.9 Construction: 541 Services: 76.4 jobs - Distribution, hotels & Services: 79.7 - Distribution, hotels & restaurants: 23.9 - Distribution, hotels & restaurants: 22.8 - Transport & restaurants: 23.4 - Transport & communication: 4.8 - Transport & communication: 4.9 - Finance, IT, other communications: 5.7 - Finance, IT, other business activities: - Finance, IT, other business activities: 10.6 business activities: 17.8 9.3 - Public admin, - Public admin, - Public admin, education & education & health: 32.4 education & health: 28.5 health: 35.4 - Other services: 4.2 - Other services: 4.4 - Other services: 4.0 Tourism-related: 8.1 Tourism-related: 7.9 Tourism-related: 7.3
Hull, %, 2007: Great Britain, %, 2007: Hull, %, 2005:
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) Manufacturing :18.0 - Manufacturing: 1.06 Manufacturing :18.4 Construction: 3.9 - Construction: 4.9 Construction: 4.8 Services: 77.4 - Services: 83.0 Services: 76.1 - Distribution, hotels & - Distribution, hotels & - Distribution, hotels & restaurants: restaurants: 23.3 restaurants: 23.6 -Transport & 23.8 - Transport & communications: 5.9 - Transport & communications: 5.5 - Finance, IT, other communications: 5.4 - Finance, IT, other business activities: 21.6 - Finance, IT, other business activities: 14.5 - Public admin, business activities: 12.7 - Public admin, education & health: 26.9 - Public admin, education & education & health: 29.6 - Other services: 5.2 health: 29.3 - Other services 4.2 Tourism-related:8.2 - Other services 5.0 Tourism-related: 6.9 Tourism-related: 6.9 Yorkshire and The Humber, %, 2005: Manufacturing: 13.8 Construction: 5.1 Services: 79.9 - Distribution, hotels & restaurants: 24.0 - Transport & communications: 6.0 - Finance, IT, other business activities: 17.1 - Public admin, education & health: 28.2 - Other services: 4.7 Tourism-related: 7.8
Great Britain, %, 2005: - Manufacturing: 11.1 - Construction: 4.6 - Services: 82.9 - Distribution, hotels & restaurants: 24.1
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) -Transport & communications: 6.0 - Finance, IT, other business activities: 20.7 - Public admin, education & health: 26.9 - Other services: 5.2 Tourism-related:8.1 CO2 Emissions The total emissions of The UK Kyoto Protocol The emissions decreased A wide range of climate Air, Climatic Regional Greenhouse carbon dioxide in the target: 12.5% of GHG mainly due to a reduction in change consequences, Factors Gases Emissions region have reduced by below the baseline year industrial emissions, but including a significant Monitoring and 6.8% between 1990 and 1990 by 2008-2012 GHG emissions from road sea level rise, will Modelling 2001 from 87,700 to The UK target for CO2: transport increased by affect and is already Study (2003 update) 81,700 tonnes. 20% below 1990 level 17.4% despite more fuel affecting the region and by 2010; efficient vehicles, as the plan area. East Riding of CO2 emissions ( kt) 60 % below 1990 level distance travelled on the Yorkshire Council 2004 by 2050 region’s roads increased to Climate Change ERYC Regional target: 20% of 39.2 billion vehicle Strategy 2003 – 2005 Industry and GHG below 1990 levels kilometres. Commercial: 1855 by 2010 East Riding of Domestic: 965 Local target: Domestic per capita CO2 Yorkshire Council Road Transport: 939 to work to achieve emissions (tonnes), 2003: Sustainable Energy LULUCF: 86 targets set out under ERYC: 3.1 Strategy 2003 Total including LULUCF: Home Energy Hull: 2.3 3845 Conservation Act to DEFRA Statistics: Domestic per capita reduce CO2 by 30% by http://www.defra.gov.uk CO2 (tonnes): 3.1 2010; /environment/statistics/ to reduce the emission globatmos/regionalrpt/l Hull of GHG resulting from aregionalco2rpt200611 Industry and the delivery of Council 27.xls Commercial: 922 services by 10% by end Domestic: 542 of 2004. Road Transport: 205 LULUCF: 3 Total including LULUCF: 1672
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) Domestic per capita CO2 (tonnes): 2.2
Water Quality The main water courses Yorkshire and the From 1989 to 2001 the About 2.5% of the total Water Environmental Agency, (Biological and in ERYC are the River Humber: following trends for river length in England, ONS Regions in Chemical quality Humber, River Hull, 2005 chemical quality were consisting of 27 rivers, Figures classified under Watton Beck, River observed at the following 6 have been designated the General Derwent, Yorkshire, Chemical Quality: sites: as Sites of Special Strategic Quality Great Ouse, River Aire Very Good – 19.86% Arram Beck (at Ella Dyke Scientific Interest. Environmental; Assessment and River Trent. Good- 2.97% River Hull) – Chemically Assessment (GQA) scheme) East Riding has 42 sites Fairly good – 68.25% classified as a ‘D/C’ (fair/ Environmental Report monitored by the Fair – 8.92% fairly good) till 1994 when it For Local Transport Environment Agency. Poor - 0.00% deteriorated to chemical Plan 2, 2006 – 2011, For biological quality Bad - 0.00% classification ‘E’ (poor). In 2005 only 3 sites were 2000 it improved back to monitored showing a Biological Quality: ‘D’ and then ‘C’ in 2001; Countryside Agency classification of ‘B’ – Very Good - 15.93% and remained ‘C’ over ‘The State of the good in 2003/04. Good-21.76% 2003/05. Biological Countryside in For chemical quality, Fairly Good - 40.31% classification was ‘B’ (good) Yorkshire and the two were classified as Fair – 14.98% in 2000 improving from C Humber, 2003’ ‘E’- poor, whilst four Poor – 7.02% (fairly good) in 1995 and were ‘C’ - fairly good in Bad – 0.00% from D (fair) in 1990; no Environmental Agency, 2002. biological assessment in Maps, River quality 2003/05 Biological river quality in Beverley and Barmston Defra water quality ERYC 2006: Drain (at Hempholme Weir statistics: 33.7% ‘A’ (very good) Beverley Beck) http://www.defra.gov.uk 24.4% B (good) Remained E (poor) /environment/statistics/i 30.7% C (fairly good) throughout the years until nlwater/iwriverquality.ht 4.3% D (Fair) 2005. Biological quality was m 3.7% E (Poor) not assessed by the EA. 3.5% F (Bad) River Hull. West Beck (at Ella Dyke Hull Bridge) Biological river quality in Started off with a Hull 2006: classification in 1989 of ‘B’ 0% ‘A’ (very good) (good) which deteriorated
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) 99.6% B (good) to C and D from 1992 till 0.4% C (fairly good) 1997, jumping back to C 0% D (Fair) and remaining fairly good in 0% E (Poor) 1998 till 2001; it improved 0% F (Bad) to ‘B’ over 2003/05. Biological quality was not Chemical river quality in assessed by the EA. ERYC 2006: Beverley Beck (Beverley 14.8% ‘A’ (very good) River Hull) had a 31.4% B (good) classification of D/E till 15.5% C (fairly good) 1996 where it stayed at ‘E’ 19.7% D (Fair) (poor) till 2001 and then 16.4% E (Poor) improved to ‘E’ over 2.2% F (Bad) 2003/05. Biological quality improved Chemical river quality in from 1990’s ‘E’ (poor) to a Hull 2006: ‘C’ (fairly good) in 1995 to a 0% ‘A’ (very good) ‘B’ (good) in 2000. 18.7% B (good) River Hull. West Bank (at 0.2% C (fairly good) Leven Canal Ella Dyke) 46.2% D (Fair) has identical classification 5.1% E (Poor) as the Ella Dyke location. 29.8% F (Bad) River Hull. West Bank (at Hull Bridge Beverley Beck) Chemical river quality in has had D/E classifications 2000/02 in percentage till 1999 when it improved terms: to ‘C’ (fairly good), further 17% ‘A’ (very good) improvement to ‘B’ in 17% ‘B’ (Good) 2003/05. Its biological 25% ‘C’ (Fairly good) quality was assessed as B 17% ‘D’ (Fair) in 2000 and 1995 - an 21% ‘E’ (Poor) improvement from D in 3% ‘F’ (Bad) 1990. The river stretches classed as ‘poor’ include Yorkshire and the Humber: Skipsea Drain, 2000/2002
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) Burstwick Drain, Winestead Drain and Chemical Quality: River Foulness (East Very Good – 16.8% Beck). Both river Good- 26.24% stretches classified as Fairly good – 24.14% ‘bad’ are located in Fair – 32.78% Dobeller Drain. Poor - 0.00% Bad - 0.00% EA 2003/2005 monitoring results Biological Quality: (chemistry): Very Good - 12.43% Aire & Calder Good-13.8% Navigation - C Fairly Good - 51.78% Arram Beck - C Fair – 13.44% Barlam/Skirpen Bks – B Poor – 0.00% (2 sites) Bad – 7.02% Barmston Main Drain - C Beverley & Barmston Drain - E Beverley Beck - D Birk Lane Drain – D (2 sites) Blackfoss Beck – B (1 site), C (2 sites) Burstwick Drain - E Dobeller Drain – E (2 sites) Driffield Canal/W Forlorn – A (1 site), B (1 site), C (2 sites) Gypsey Race – C (2 sites) Ings & Tethering/Marsh Dr - E Kelk Beck – B
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) Lambwath Stream - E Lowmoor Drain – E Market Weighton Cnl/Bk – C (2 sites) Mill Beck - B Nafferton Beck - A Old Howe - C Pocklington Beck A (1 site), B (1 site), E (1 site) Pocklington Canal – B (2 sites), D River Aire – C (2 sites) River Derwent – A (5 sites), B (5 sites) River Don - C (3 sites) River Foulness/East Beck – C (1 site), D (1 site) River Hull/West Beck – B (14 sites) River Ouse - E (4 sites), D (1 site) River Went/Went Beck – C (2 sites) S & SY Navigation - C Sands/Keyingham/Roos Dr – E (2 sites) Scurf Dike - B Southburn Beck - B Stream Dyke (Hornsea Mere - D Stream Dyke/Skipsea Drain – D (1 site), E (3 sites) The Beck/Bielby Beck –
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) A (4 sites) Watton Beck - A Winestead Drain- E
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Barlam/Skirpen Bks – A (2 sites) Birk Lane Drain – C (2 sites) Blackfoss Beck - A Driffield Canal/W Forlorn – D (1 site), C (2 sites) Gypsey Race - C Lambwath Stream - C Lowmoor Drain - E Market Weighton Cnl/Bk - B Mill Beck - B Pocklington Beck – B (1 site), C (1 site) Pocklington Canal - C River Foulness/East Beck – B (2 sites) Sands/Keyingham/Roos Dr - F Stream Dyke/Skipsea Drain – D Winestead Drain – E Waste East Riding, produced In 2004 the UK The amount of waste Waste arisings are Soil, ERYC website Generation over 204,205 tonnes of produced 30.2 million collected is increasing each growing, which puts Landscape http://www.eastriding.g waste in 2004/05 tonnes of household year by 4.80% (9,629 operational and ov.uk/environment/recy Each household waste. tonnes). financial burdens on cling/facts.html
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) produces 1.44 tonnes of the waste management waste each year. UK household waste per infrastructure and DEFRA capita (kg/person) in makes meeting http://www.defra.gov.uk Waste produced per 2003-4 from: recycling and recovery /environment/statistics/ resident a) arisings (waste not targets challenging. waste/kf/wrkf04.htm ERYC: recycled): was 404 2006/07: 575.7kg b) recycled was 113 http://www.defra.gov.uk 2007/08: 560.2kg /environment/statistics/ waste/kf/wrkf02.htm Waste produced per Target 45 data resident http://www.target45plus Hull: .org.uk/facts/ 2006/07: 484.86kg
Household waste 2005/06 householders Regional Average Recycling: The local percentage of Soil, http://www.eastriding.g management separated 2005/06 2002/03 - 7.3% waste recycled and Landscape ov.uk/environment/sust 24.2% recycling and 2003/04 - 8.6% composted is slightly ainability/pdf/joint_sust composting. Recycling and higher than in the ainable_waste_strateg 0% of HH waste for was Composting - 23% Composting: region but lower than y.pdf used for heat, power 2002/03- 6.0% the national average. and other energy 2003/04 – 5.8% Yorkshire and Humber recovering. England 2005/06 AMR 2006 75.7% of household Recycling and Landfilling: http://www.yhassembly waste went to landfilling Composting: 27% 2002/03 - 86.7% .gov.uk/dnlds/b- 2003/04 - 85.6% %20AMR2006.pdf Recycling rate, 2006/07: ERYC: 34 % Recycling targets: DEFRA Hull: 22.8% 2003/04 - 18% http://www.defra.gov.uk 2005/06 - 27% /environment/statistics/ In 2007/08, 35.57% of waste/kf/wrkf07.htm East Ridings of Recycling and composting Yorkshire’s municipal target: Target 45 data waste was recycled and 2009/10 - 45% http://www.target45plus composted. .org.uk/facts/ Kerbside 2004/ 05 - 51.7% Pop. served by kerbside Trends: Coverage of residents Soil, Sustainable Waste Collection Rate collection or within 1km 2003/04 - 20.0% for kerbside recycling is Population Management Strategy
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) of recycling centre Target: good, however http://www.eastriding.g in the region: 2004/05 - 54.57% participation in ov.uk/environment/sust 2003/04 - 73.0% 2005/06 - 89.43% kerbside recycling is ainability/pdf/joint_sust in the country: 2006/07 - 98.10% not 100%. ainable_waste_strateg 2003/04 - 86.1% A significant increase has y.pdf been observed in the period 2003/04 – 2004/05. DEFRA However, 2004/05 target http://www.defra.gov.uk was not met. /environment/waste/loc alauth/pdf/la- kerbside0405.pdf Cost of waste 2005/06 - £47.24 2003/04 2001/02- £30.4 Soil, ODPM –BVPI (BV86) collection per Regional – £39.0 2002/03- £38.3 Landscape http://www.defra.gov.uk household National - £38.7 2003/04 – £41.1 /environment/statistics/ wastats/archive/mwbvp i200506.xls Net cost of waste 2005/06 - £45.96 2003/04 2003/04 - 43.5 Soil, ODPM –BVPI (BV87) management Regional – 35.5 Landscape http://www.defra.gov.uk (Cost of waste National – 39.4 /environment/statistics/ disposal per wastats/archive/mwbvp tonne for i200506.xls municipal waste) Kg of household East Ridings: 2003/04 East Ridings: The amount of Soil, ODPM –BVPI (BV84) waste collected 2006/07 – 575.7 Regional- 469.8 2001/02- 567.5 household waste Landscape http://www.defra.gov.uk per head National – 438.5 2002/03- 557.0 collected per head is /environment/statistics/ Hull: 2003/04 – 561.7 higher than the wastats/archive/mwbvp 2006/07 - 484.9 2004/05 – 580.4 regional and national i200506.xls 2005/06 – 562.7 average. Audit Commission Hull: Local Area Profiles for 2004/05 – 524 ERYC and KHCC 2005/06 – 496.9 Percentage of 2006/07 North Lincolnshire Percentage of people Population Audit Commission Public a) Household waste 2006/07: satisfied with the http://www.audit- Satisfaction collection - 89% a) Household waste Council’s services is commission.gov.uk/Per b) recycling facilities – collection - 52% generally higher than formance/Downloads/2
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) 77% b) recycling facilities – similar regions. 006_07UserSurveyBV c) civic amenity sites 68% PIswithDistricts.xls (waste disposal) – 90% c) civic amenity sites (waste disposal) – 82% Employment in 2007 Population Source :BUSINESS minerals industry Industrial Sand & Sandstone Limestone Dolomite Chalk Clay & Fireclay Total MONITOR PA1007, sand gravel shale number Table 13 (a) Humberside 2 143 - 22 - 115 22 - 304 North Yorkshire 1 346 182 613 9 14 3 - 1,168 South Yorkshire 41 100 2 63 22 - 61 - 289 West Yorkshire - 20 456 - 1 - 64 17 558 Yorkshire & the Humber 44 609 640 698 32 129 150 17 2,319
2005 Mineral Sand & Sandstone Limestone Dolomite Chalk Clay & Fireclay Total Industrial gravel shale number sand (a) Humberside 13 45 - 2 - 130 12 - 202 North Yorkshire 2 112 59 193 6 9 5 - 386 South Yorkshire 9 41 3 12 86 - 89 - 245 West Yorkshire - 29 329 - 11 - 17 6 392 Yorkshire & the Humber 24 227 391 207 103 139 123 6 1,225 (a) Sand and gravel for construction: employment in quarries only These figures should not be used for time series analysis due to changes in question format over recent years. Sand and Gravel December 2003 there East Riding and North Exceedences of annual Material Hull And East Riding Extraction were nine operational Lincolnshire Sand and regional apportionment Assets Of Yorkshire Joint sites with planning Gravel aggregate and non- rates Waste/Minerals Plan permission for sand and aggregate sales (M gravel extraction (East tonnes): Yorkshire and Humber Riding Of Yorkshire And 1999 – 0.9 Region Aggregates Kingston Upon Hull) 2000 – 0.8 Working Party 1997-2001 average 2001 – 0.9 Monitoring Report sales of land-won sand 2002 – 0.8 2004, 2005 and 2007
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) and gravel in the former 2003 - 1 Humberside area: 0.9 2004 – 1.1 Mtpa 2005 – 1.1 2006 – 1.2 Sand and Gravel aggregate and non- Hull Marine sand and aggregate sales (M Gravel aggregate and non- tonnes) 2007: aggregate sales (M East Riding and North tonnes): Lincolnshire: 1.3 1999 – 0.3 Hull (marine): 0.3 2000 – 0.3 2001 – 0.3 East Riding and North 2002 – 0.2 Lincolnshire Sand and 2003 – 0.3 Gravel reserves and 2004 – 0.2 landbanks: 2005 – 0.3 - Reserves at 31.12.07 2006 – 0.3 (M tonnes): 4.32 - Sub-regional Apportionment (Mtpa):0.52 (ER), 0.26 (NL) - Landbank at 31.12.07 (years): 5.5
East Riding and North Lincolnshire Sand and Gravel reserves and landbanks: - Reserves at 31.12.05 (M tonnes): 6.82 - Sub-regional Apportionment (Mtpa):0.52 (ER), 0.26 (NL) - Landbank at 31.12.05
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) (years): 8.74
Chalk Nine operational sites Material Hull And East Riding with planning Assets Of Yorkshire Joint permission for chalk Waste/Minerals Plan extraction (East Riding Of Yorkshire And Kingston Upon Hulll, December 2003) Former Humberside area: Chalk permitted reserves (crushed rock): 21.7 million tonnes (1997 estimate) Production 1996: 689,652 tonnes 1997: 549,523 Crushed rock East Riding and North East Riding sales (M Exceedences of annual Material Yorkshire and Humber Lincolnshire reserves tonnes): regional apportionment Assets Region Aggregates and landbanks: 1999 – 0.6 rates Working Party - Reserves at 31.12.07 2000 – 0.5 Monitoring Report (M tonnes): 1.8 2001 – 0.5 2004, 2005 and 2007 - Sub-regional 2002 – 0.6 Apportionment (Mtpa): 2003 – 0.5 0.33 (ER), 0.16 (NL) - Landbank at 31.12.07 East Riding and North (years): 3.7 Lincolnshire sales (M tonnes): East Riding and North 2004 – 0.3* Lincolnshire reserves 2005 – 0.4* and landbanks: 2006 – 0.3* - Reserves at 31.12.05 2007 – 0.3* (M tonnes): 2.35 - Sub-regional *These figures exclude just Apportionment (Mtpa): under 2mt of sales of
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) 0.33 (ER), 0.16 (NL) industrial, non-aggregate - Landbank at 31.12.05 minerals from 5 sites in the (years): 4.8 ER and NL included in previous surveys.
Mineral Export 2005 Marine sand and gravel Material export/import East Riding and North aggregate imports : Assets Lincolnshire Sand and 1999 - 298,000 tonnes Gravel aggregate 2000 - 331,000 tonnes (thousand tonnes) 2001 - 272,000 tonnes sales: 2002 - 362,000 tonnes 1085 total of which 1016 2003 - 423,000 tonnes sold within the Yorkshire 2004 - 356,000 tonnes and Humber Region and 2005 - 526,000 tonnes 69 to East Midlands 2006 - 573,000 tonnes Region.
East Riding and North Lincolnshire crushed rock aggregate (thousand tonnes) sales: 369 total, 100% of which sold within the Yorkshire and Humber Region
Import 2005 Marine sand and gravel aggregate imports in Hull in 2006 were 573,000 tonnes
Stema Shipping (UK) Ltdimported around 228,000 tonnes of aggregate from their
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) coastal quarries in Norway, through Queen Elizabeth Dock in Hull. Humber Sand and Gravel Limited is another significant importer and has been operating in Hull since 1990.
Clay Three operational clay Material Hull And East Riding extraction sites within Assets Of Yorkshire Joint the JMLP area (East Waste/Minerals Plan Riding Of Yorkshire And Kingston Upon Hulll, December 2003 Peat Two operational peat Peat working has Material Hull And East Riding sites in the JMLP area caused some damage Assets Of Yorkshire Joint East Riding Of to the Goole Moors site Waste/Minerals Plan Yorkshire And Kingston in the past, but English Upon Hulll, December Nature has ensured 2003 this issue is now more under control, imposing a set of conditions on the main peat extraction operator. This is the only peat working site in the plan area that has been damaged by mineral extraction. Secondary and Opportunities for JMLP Material Hull And East Riding recycled area: Assets Of Yorkshire Joint aggregates - use of pulverised fuel Waste/Minerals Plan ash from Drax power station
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) - use of blast furnace slag from British Steel at Scunthorpe (to a lesser extent) Use as Yorkshire and Humber, Material Yorkshire and Humber aggregate of 2005: Assets Region Aggregates construction, recycled aggregate is Working Party demolition and 5.25Mt and recycled soil Monitoring Report 2005 excavation waste is 0.55Mt out of total estimated arisings of CDEW of 10.50Mt Total usage of GB: 250 million tonnes The current forecasts SEA and future aggregates p.a. predict a 3.2 percentage aggregate extraction: Alternative aggregates decrease in the national In the East Midlands, England, 2001: 53Mt demand for aggregates 2004 during the 16-year period from 2001 to 2016 National and Regional compared to the June 2003 Guidelines for guidelines. Aggregates Provision in England, 2001-2016 Use of Total production of Material SEA and future aggregates natural aggregates 173 Assets aggregate extraction: Mt : 39% = concrete In the East Midlands, aggregate; 2004 27% = construction and maintenance of roads; 25% = construction fill, including pipe bedding / drainage layers. Other smaller uses included sand for mortar and asphalt, railway track, ballast and armour stone. Use of sand and gravel in concrete amounted to
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Indicator Quantified data (East Comparators Trends and targets where Issue identified Associated Source Riding and Hull) (Quantified data for identified SEA topics the Yorkshire and the Humber Region and/or England and Wales) 68%. Crushed rock (50%) used principally in road construction. Some 95% Britain’s roads are asphalt.
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1 - SAFEGUARDING 1a - Approach to safeguarding of mineral resources Option A Option B Option C Do Nothing: Safeguard those resources set out in Option A along with the known Safeguard those resources set out in Option A along with clay and Safeguard existing permitted quarries and known resources associated extent of sand and gravel and chalk resources. industrial quality chalk resources. with those permitted quarries (In this approach the extent of safeguarding would approximately reflect the coverage of Mineral Consultation Areas in the adopted Local Plans).
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals -- Safeguarding only existing permitted quarries and known ++ Stronger and more targeted protection. Safeguarding the known ++ Stronger and more targeted prot ection. Safeguarding clay and resources associated with those permitted quarries may lead to extent of sand and gravel and chalk is important to meet local industrial chalk reserves is important, as these minerals mineral resource sterilisation and fail to meet local, regional and needs for minerals, as currently these resources are mainly require considerable investment in processing facilities. This national demand in the longer term. consumed locally. This option will avoid putting extra pressure approach would contribute to long term security for the on these minerals' extraction in other regions. investment made. Safeguarding clay resources in the Minerals DPD area also has implications for the national and international market. - Safeguarding only existing permitted quarries and known + Safeguarding additional resources as compared to Option A will ++ This option will provide security for the existing processing 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of resources associated with those permitted quarries may limit help maintain and strengthen the local economy. facilities (claywork at Broomfield and chalk works at Melton East Riding and Hull resources extraction and may have a negative impact on some and Bracken) and contribute to employment stability of these operators and processing facilities. facilities through the plan period and further into the future.
Safeguarding only existing permitted quarries and known Safeguarding additional resources as compared to Option A will Safeguarding additional resources as compared to Option A 3 To support the development of housing and employment - + + to meet identified needs resources associated with those permitted quarries may result help avoid sterilisation of higher amount of viable resources and will help avoid sterilisation of higher amount of viable in the sterilisation of potentially viable mineral resources and as meet mineral resources demand for construction and other resources and meet mineral resources demand for a result potentially undermine the steady supply of minerals for uses. It will also support new and existing minerals-related construction and other uses. It will also support new and the construction of houses and employment development. business operations. existing minerals-related business operations.
No obvious effects. No obvious effects. The option is likely to discourage development in some areas, 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and 0 0 - thus reducing business amenity. community amenity and safety
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. + By safeguarding more mineral resources from sterilisation this the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational option has an indirect effect of helping to preserve the region's activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle natural heritage and thus enabling people to enjoy it and lead healthy life styles. Lack of safeguarding and potential sterilisation of local mineral Stronger safeguarding should increase the amount of resources Stronger safeguarding should increase the amount of 6 To reduce the adverse effect s of minerals related road - + + traffic resources may lead to an increased demand for mineral sourced locally and which is likely to reduce the overall distance resources available and sourced locally and reduce the imports from outside the region, which is likely to increase the minerals are transported. mileage travelled by minerals. overall distance minerals are transported.
7 To protect and improve air quality - If the option results in increased transportation, there may be +/- Whilst a decrease in mineral related traffic may have benefits + The option makes it more likely that minerals will be extracted associated disbenefits for local air quality. for air quality, the continued mining of local resources may have from local sources, thus reducing air pollution from mineral disbenefits. transportation.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase - Lack of safeguarding and sterilisation of mineral resources may ++ Stronger and more focused safeguarding should help enable ++ Stronger and more focused safeguarding should help enable aggregates recycling impede efficient use of available mineral reserves. more efficient use of available mineral reserves. more efficient use of available mineral reserves.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources 0 Effects likely to be negligible. ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of + A minor positive indirect effect on local air quality by mineral working, therefore will not necessarily result in mineral discouragine development over a large area, which could development or any notable effect on this objective. potentially have resulted in water pollution. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 0 Effects likely to be negligible. ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of + A minor positive indirect effect on the likelihood of flooding by mineral working, therefore will not necessarily result in mineral restricting development in this area, which could have resulted development or any notable effect on this objective. in the expansion of impermeable surfaces and increased run- off 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important 0 Effects likely to be negligible. ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of + By safeguarding the greatest extent of mineral resources from wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology mineral working, therefore will not necessarily result in mineral sterilisation this option may have an indirect effect of reducing development or any notable effect on this objective. the likelihood of development in some areas with important ecological or geological assets. Effects likely to be negligible. Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of By safeguarding the greatest extent of mineral resources from 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their 0 ? + settings mineral working, therefore will not necessarily result in mineral sterilisation this option may have an indirect effect of helping to development or any notable effect on this objective. protect heritage assets and their settings. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape 0 Effects likely to be negligible. ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of + By discouraging other development in the long-term interests quality mineral working, therefore will not necessarily result in mineral of minerals supply this option is likely to have an indirect effect development or any notable effect on this objective. of heling to protecti countryside and landscape quality, but it does not provide opportunities for enhancement. Effects likely to be negligible. Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of By discouraging other development in the long-term interests 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 ? + mineral working, therefore will not necessarily result in mineral of minerals supply this option may reduce the likelihood of development or any notable effect on this objective. loss of agriculture land to other uses. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 26.01.2012.docx B-1
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1 - SAFEGUARDING 1a - Approach to safeguarding of mineral resources Option D Option E Option F Safeguard all mineral resources that have the potential to be of economic value inWithin the areas which are covered by national and international landscape and natureSafeguard an additional ‘buffer zone’ apart from a mineral resource to prevent development future conservation designations (such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special Areaswhich of may constrain the working of a resource. Conservation) and where there is therefore a general presumption against mineral working, resources should be safeguarded.
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals +++ Safeguarding the greatest extent of potentially economically viable + The option may result in the conservation of extra areas of mineral reserves, +++ Safeguarding an additional buffer zone should help prevent the sterilisation of mineral reserves, this option seeks to ensure the largest extent of therefore helping to contribute to the steady supply of minerals. mineral resources and ease the working of a resource and thus contribute to minerals is protected from sterilisation, and therefore should be available ensuring its steady and uninterrupted supply. to meet present and future supply. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of +++ Safeguarding the greatest extent of potentially economic mineral reserves + By safeguarding extra area of mineral reserves, this option supports new and ++ Positive indirect effect through preventing the sterilisation of mineral resources East Riding and Hull provides long-term economic security for minerals operators and works, existing minerals-related business operations. and enabling unobstructed working of a resource and thus supporting new and dependant on a steady minerals supply, e.g. clayworks. Thus, this option existing minerals-related business operations. contributes to employment stability and possibly to creating new jobs. It should also help to provide the necessary infrastructure to support economic growth in the area.
3 To support the developmentof housing and employment ++ Safeguarding all potentially economically viable mineral resources will + Safeguarding additional mineral resources will help avoid their sterilisation and - The implementation of a buffer zone may constrain housing and employment to meet identified needs ensure an adequate and steady supply of minerals for the construction of meet mineral resources demand for construction and other uses. It will also development. housing and employment sites. It will also support new and existing support new and existing minerals-related business operations. minerals-related business operations. In theory, it may block siting of potential development of public interest. However, the area covered by any potential MSA would be unlikely to see proposals for any significant levels of development for other reasons such as the rural nature of the area and lack of transport links. Housing growth is most likely to be targeted towards established larger settlements.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and - The option is likely to discourage development in some areas, thus ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working +++ Buffer zone should help minimise possible negative impacts arising from community amenity and safety reducing business amenity. in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other mineral working such as noise, dust, vibration, traffic, visual impact on local development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain. amenity and communities. Helps minimise potential cumulative effects of simultaneous and/or successive working of a number of sites on communities located in close proximity.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy ++ By safeguarding the greatest extent of mineral resources from ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working + Buffer zone may help link the rights of way network to provide routes that can the region’s natural heritage,participate in recreational sterilisation this option has an indirect effect of helping to preserve the in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other be used for walking and cycling. activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle region's natural heritage and thus enabling people to enjoy it and lead development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain. healthy life styles. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road ++ Stronger safeguarding should increase the amount of resources sourced ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working + The implementation of a buffer zone may help distance receptors from traffic locally and reduce the mileage travelled by minerals. in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other emissions to air associated with minerals related road traffic. development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain. 7 To protect and improve air quality + A minor positive indirect effect on local air quality by discouraging ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working + The implementation of a buffer zone may help distance receptors from development over a large area, which could potentially have resulted in in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other emissions to air associated with mineral extraction. air pollution. development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase ++ Safeguarding of all potentially viable mineral resources should in principle ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working 0 No obvious effects. aggregates recycling help enable more efficient use of available mineral reserves. in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources + A minor positive indirect effect on local air quality by discouragine ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working 0 No obvious effects. development over a large area, which could potentially have resulted in in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other water pollution. development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain.
10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding + A minor positive indirect effect on the likelihood of flooding by restricting ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working 0 No obvious effects. development in this area, which could have resulted in the expansion of in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other impermeable surfaces and increased run-off. development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important + By safeguarding the greatest extent of mineral resources from ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working ++ Buffer zones may in some cases inadvertently help conserve sites with wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology sterilisation this option may have an indirect effect of reducing the in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other biodiversity value by preventing development. likelihood of development in some areas with important ecological or development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain. geological assets. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their + By safeguarding the greatest extent of mineral resources from ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working ++ Buffer zones may in some cases inadvertently help conserve sites with settings sterilisation this option may have an indirect effect of helping to protect in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other heritage value by preventing development. heritage assets and their settings. development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape + By discouraging other development in the long-term interests of minerals ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working ++ Buffer zones may in some cases inadvertently help protect landscape and quality supply this option is likely to have an indirect effect of heling to protecti in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other countryside by preventing development. countryside and landscape quality, but it does not provide opportunities development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain. for enhancement.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land + By discouraging other development in the long-term interests of minerals ? Safeguarding does not introduce any presumption in favour of mineral working + Buffer zone may help minimise negative effects on surrounding agricultural supply this option may reduce the likelihood of loss of agriculture land to in safeguarded areas, and existing designation should restrict other land other uses. development. Potential effects are therefore uncertain.
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1 - SAFEGUARDING 1b - Approach to safeguarding of facilities for the transportation of minerals by rail and water Option A Option B Option C Do Nothing: Safeguard those transport facilities which are currently in use for mineralsAs Option B but also safeguard those facilities which have the potential No safeguarding of transportation facilities. or have been in the recent past to be used for the transportation of minerals
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals - The supply of minerals is likely to be associated with the provision of + Safeguarding should help to ensure that the transportation ++ Safeguarding should help to ensure that the transportation adequate transportation facilities. This option may give rise to a network is preserved, and supports the provision of network is preserved and potentially extended, and supports situation where the necessary facilities are not available thus minerals. the provision of minerals. jeopardising supply. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull - The lack of safeguarding may introduce an element of uncertainty for + The option should help to promote the development of the ++ The option should help to promote and sustain the mineral companies, which rely on certainty to make sound capital mineral industry, thus creating jobs directly and indirectly development of the mineral industry, thus creating jobs investments. This uncertainty could affect the industry, and therefore connected to the industry. directly and indirectly connected to the industry. the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified - If the option were to result in a reduction in certainty, or supply, this + The option should support the minerals industry, thus ++ The option should support the minerals industry in the needs objective may be negatively affected. helping to ensure minerals are available for the demands future, thus helping to ensure minerals are available for the of the construction industry. Supporting the minerals demands of the construction industry. Supporting the industry should help to ensure it can provide secure job minerals industry should help to ensure it can provide opportunities. secure job opportunities.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and -- Local amenity is likely to benefit from a shift to water and rail + Local amenity may benefit if the option maintains existing ++ Local amenity may benefit if the option maintains existing safety transportation. This option does not actively support this shift so may rail and water transportation rather than road rail and water transportation as well as promoting their use result in adverse effects from the continued reliance on road transportation. in the future, rather than relying on road transportation. transportation. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural - If the option fails to support rail and water transportation thus + There may be some benefits to encouraging healthy + There may be some benefits to encouraging healthy heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy increasing reliance on roadransportation, t it may reduce lifestyles and recreation if the option reduces a reliance on lifestyles and recreation if the option reduces a reliance on lifestyle opportunities for recreation and affect healthy lifestyle choices as a road transportation and reduces the volume of heavy traffic road transportation and reduces the volume of heavy traffic result of adverse effects associated with road traffic. in the area. in the area.
6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic --- Without safeguarding of rail and water facilities, it is likely that ++ The option should help to promote rail and water +++ The option should help to promote rail and water minerals transportation will be increasingly reliant on road transportation as an alternative to road transportation. transportation as an alternative to road transportation. transportation thus exacerbating the associated adverse effects.
7 To protect and improve air quality -- Without safeguarding of rail and water facilities, it is likely that + The option should help to promote rail and water + The option should help to promote rail and water minerals transportation will be increasingly reliant on road transportation as an alternative to road transportation thus transportation as an alternative to road transportation thus transportation with disbenefits for air quality. reducing the concentration of air pollution associated with reducing the concentration of air pollution associated with road transportation. road transportation. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates - Transporting by rail and water is considerably more energy efficient ++ By safeguarding existing mineral transportation facilities, it ++ By safeguarding existing mineral transportation facilities and recycling than road transportation, thus this option may result in missing an may reduce the need for new facilities thus being a those which could be used for mineral transportation, it may opportunity to shift more transportation to more efficient modes. resource efficient approach. Transporting by rail and water reduce the need for new facilities thus being a resource is considerably more energy efficient than road efficient approach. Transporting by rail and water is transportation, thus this option should benefit this considerably more energy efficient than road transportation, objective. thus this option should benefit this objective.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources - If the option fails to encourage water and rail transportation and +/- A reduction in road transportation as a result of this option +/- A reduction in road transportation as a result of this option results in an increase in road traffic, there may be disbenefits for may benefit water quality by reducing the concentration of may benefit water quality by reducing the concentration of water quality as a result of increased pollution in surface run off on pollutants in surface run off, However, by encouraging pollutants in surface run off, However, by encouraging water roads. However, an increase in water based transportation also water based transportation, the option may increase the based transportation, the option may increase the likelihood poses a risk to water quality. likelihood of polluting water courses. of polluting water courses.
10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to +/- An increase in road transportation as a result of this option may +/- Sustaining water based transportation may pose a risk to +/- Sustaining water based transportation may pose a risk to conserve geology result in increased disturbance to species from road traffic. However water based ecology, however, if the option avoids an water based ecology. However, if the option avoids an if the option reduces the use of water based transportation there may increase in road transportation there may be benefits to increase in road transportation there may be benefits to be benefits for water based ecology. biodiversity by reducing disturbance by vehicular traffic. biodiversity by reducing disturbance by vehicular traffic.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings - The option may result in the deterioration of old wharves and docking + The option may result in the conservation of old wharves 0 The option may result in the conservation of old wharves areas, some of which may have heritage value. and docking areas, some of which may have heritage and docking areas, some of which may have heritage value. value. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality - The option may result in an increase in road transportation, which + If the option encourages the use of rail and water based ++ If the option encourages the use of rail and water based may be more damaging to landscape quality than rail and water transportation rather than road transportation, it may transportation rather than road transportation, it may benefit based transportation alternatives. benefit the protection of the local landscape. the protection of the local landscape. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects.
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1 - SAFEGUARDING 1c - Approach to safeguarding of mineral processing facilities Option A Option B Do Nothing: In addition to facilities located at existing quarries, safeguard other facilities for the Only safeguard those facilities which are located at existing quarries. processing of secondary or recycled materials and for concrete and road-stone manufacture
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals + It is vital for the industry that facilities are retained for processing and ++ The option should help to ensure that sufficient facilities for processing sorting material in order to meet supply; this option should help to are provided to ensure continued supply of minerals. achieve this. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull + The option supports the minerals industry and enables companies to ++ The option supports the minerals industry and enables companies to invest and plan for the future with certainty that processing facilities invest and plan for the future with certainty that processing facilities will will be available. be available. The option also supports ancillary processing such as materials recycling. 3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified + The option should aid the supply of minerals, and create jobs by ++ The option should aid the supply of minerals, including recycled needs supporting the industry. materials, and create jobs by supporting the industry.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and - Safeguarding facilities may result in greater use of these facilities and -- The option may result in spreading processing to a wider geographical safety therefore increased disturbance and adverse effects on amenities. area, thus increasing the likelihood of adverse effects to amenities.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic +/- Processing at existing sites may prolong mineral activities as these -- The option is likely to result in spreading processing activities to a wider sites after the mineral extraction has been completed, thus prolonging geographical area and therefore increase adverse effects from traffic to disturbance from minerals traffic. However, concentrating processing areas previously unaffected. within sites which are likely to already have good transportation routes, perhaps with rail and water nodes close by, could help to reduce adverse effects from traffic.
7 To protect and improve air quality +/- Concentrating processing in existing sites may prolong the period of -- By supporting processing in a larger number of locations, the option dust generating acitivities after extraction has finished. However, it may have greater overall affects on air quality. may also contain adverse effects within already affected areas rather than spreading the effect to new areas.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates + Some safeguarded facilities may be used to process recycled and +++ The option supports and encourages the processing of recycled and recycling secondary materials. secondary materials. 9 To improve the quality of local water resources 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to +/- Concentrating processing in existing sites may prolong the period of -- By supporting processing in a larger number of locations, the option conserve geology activities that may disturb wildlife after extraction has finished. may have greater overall negative effects on wildlife and habitats. However, it may also contain adverse effects within already affected areas rather than spreading the effect to new areas.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings + This option helps concentrate processing activities within already - This option may extend the extent of heritage assets affected by established mining areas and therefore reduces the extent of potential minerals processing by safeguarding a larger number of locations for heritage assets being negatively affected by mineral works. continued works.
13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality + This option helps concentrate processing activities within already - This option may extend the area of landscape affected by minerals established mining areas and therefore reduces the extent of processing by safeguarding a larger number of locations for continued landscape and countryside affected by mineral works. works.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 This option helps concentrate processing activities within already - This option may extend the area of agricultural land affected by established mining areas and therefore reduces the extent of minerals processing by safeguarding a larger number of locations for agricultural land affected by mineral works. continued works.
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2 - EFFICIENT USE OF MINERAL RESOURCES
Option A Option B Do Nothing: Encourage efficiency through measures such as limiting the use of high quality Avoid the inclusion of policies and rely on the market and national policy mechanismsmaterials only for appropriate purposes, minimisation of mineral waste and such as the Aggregate Levy, the Landfill Tax and the management of the supplyutilisation of of that waste for beneficial purposes, tailoring policies to the minerals to influence how efficiently resources are used. characteristics of the Joint Area’s minerals.
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals + Existing market-based and regulatory mechanisms should help ensure that++ Similar to Option A but stronger effect due to additional policies tailored local, regional and national demand for minerals is met both short and long term to local circumstances. Better housekeeping and waste minimisation as they encourage more efficient and sustainable use of minerals. practices on site should help to avoid unnecessary sterilisation of resources through quarry waste disposal.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull +/- Both options contribute to maintaining economic stability in the medium to long++ Option B is likely to deliver stronger beneficial outcomes. In particular, term and encourage the development of end uses and markets for secondary additional focus on minimisation of mineral waste and utilisation of that and recycled aggregates. However, someurrent c operators extracting lower waste should also deliver business benefits (e.g. increased operating grade primary aggregates may be affected by cost implications for their efficiency and reduced production costs, reduced administration with products. regard to waste disposal, etc.).
3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs+/- Both positive and negative impacts on existing mineral related businesses in the++ Option B is likely to deliver stronger beneficial outcomes. short term but longer term impacts are likely to be beneficial both for mineral related businesses and for construction businesses by ensuring a lasting supply of minerals. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and ++ Beneficial impacts in terms of minimising the need for landfilling and thus+++ Reduced need for landfilling. Minimisation of waste should contribute to safety avoiding negative effects associated with landfill operation and making land the protection and preservation of the local environment as well as available for other beneficial uses or preserving community amenity. improve health and safety for workers on site.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural No obvious effects. No obvious effects. heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 0 0
6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic ++ Both options should in principle maximise the potential for sourcing resources++ Both options should in principle maximise the potential for sourcing locally and thus reducing overall mileage travelled by minerals. resources locally and thus reducing overall mileage travelled by minerals. 7 To protect and improve air quality + Reliance on the existing regulation and market-based mechanisms may prove++ Minimisation of waste and ensuring that recycling of local secondary less efficient in encouraging waste minimisation and the use of secondary aggregates (PFA, FBA) is encouraged should help improve local air aggregates, as most of the local primary aggregates are cheap. Therefore, the quality by minimising dust and fine particulates pollution. benefits to local air quality can be lower as compared to Option B.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling + The existing government instruments and policies may fail to deliver the desired++ Additional policies tailored to local circumstances should increase the improvement in resource efficiency, as some of the local minerals are low efficiency of the existing government instruments and policies where quality and cheap and secondary and recycled aggregates have difficulty in these still fail to improve resource efficiency, e.g. where the price competing with them. difference for primary and secondary materials is still not significant enough to favour the use of the latter.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources + A possibility of water contamination associated with waste disposal will be+ A possibility of water contamination associated with waste disposal will reduced due to less waste generated and stored. be reduced due to less waste generated and stored.
10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to + Minimisation of negative effects associated with waste disposal on wildlife and++ Option B is likely to deliver similar but stronger beneficial outcomes. conserve geology taking less land for landfilling. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings + Beneficial effects associated with the reduced need for landfilling and++ Option B is likely to deliver similar but stronger beneficial outcomes. preserving local amenity. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality + Beneficial effects associated with the reduced need for landfilling and++ Option B is likely to deliver similar but stronger beneficial outcomes. preserving local amenity. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land + Beneficial effects associated with the reduced amount of disposed of waste and++ Option B is likely to deliver similar but stronger beneficial outcomes. potential for soil and water contamination. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 26.01.2012.docx B-5
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3 - SUPPLY OF AGGREGATES Option A Option B Option C Do Nothing: A lower level than provided for in Option A A higher level than provided for in Option A The Minerals DPD should aim to achieve the level of aggregate sand and gravel supply proposed by the sub- regional apportionments SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals ++ Apportionments should ensure demands for +/- Lower levels of supply may fail to meet the needs for minerals - A higher level may reduce the ability to supply are met, as well as supporting the during the period of the DPD. However, it may benefit the maintain landbanks in the future. provision of landbanks to ensure future supply. preservation of landbanks to ensure future supply.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding +++ The option should ensure the demand for - Theoptionshouldhelptoensurethelong-termprovisionof -- This option may result in landbanks for the and Hull minerals are met and future landbanks are mineral landbanks, which is beneficial for mining companies who future being undermined by increasing preserved thus ensuring stability in the minerals depend on stability to plan and invest for the future, with benefits current supply. This approach may reduce sector which should increase companies' ability to for the local economy. However, in the short-term, this option may the ability of mining companies to plan for plan and invest for the future, with benefits for the fail to provide sufficient minerals to support economic development the future thus reducing their economic local economy. and it may slow down the productivity of the mining sector, with stability and willingness to plan and invest detrimental effects for the local economy. for the future.
3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet ++ Theoptionislikelytoensurethatthereis -- The option may fail to supply the construction industry with - The long-term supply of minerals may be identified needs sufficient supply to meet the needs of the sufficient minerals thus reducing the potential for development. In undermined by this option, as could the construction industry and ensure that the minerals addition, a reduction in production may reduce the ability for the minerals sector's ability to provide long-term sector is stable enough to plan for the future and minerals sector to provide long-term secure job opportunities. job security. therefore provide secure employment opportunities. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community 0 No obvious effects. + Reducing the supply may reduce the extent of mining activities in - Increasing the supply may increase the amenity and safety the area and reduce any associated adverse effects on this extent of mining activities in the area and objective. increase any associated adverse effects on this objective. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic 0 No obvious effects. - A lower level of supply locally may result in an increase in - A higher level of production is likely to importing of aggregates thus increasing transportation movements increase the need for transportation thus in the plan area. increasing the potential for adverse effects.
7 To protect and improve air quality 0 No obvious effects. +/- If a lower level of supply results in an increase in transportation - A higher level of supply may have a greater movements from outside the area, then air quality may be adverse effect on air quality as a result of negatively affected. However, a reduction in mineral extraction increased transportation movements and within the area may reduce the concentration of dust emissions. mining activities.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase - Meeting the proposed sub-regional ++ Providing a lesser supply of primary minerals may increase the -- Providing a greater supply of primary aggregates recycling apportionments may reduce the demand for and demand for and inclination to use recycled aggregates. minerals may reduce the demand for and inclination to use recycled aggregates because inclination to use recycled aggregates. primary aggregates will be in good supply.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources 0 No obvious effects. + Reducing the supply may reduce the extent of mining activities in - Increasing the supply may increase the the area and reduce any associated adverse effects on this extent of mining activities in the area and objective. increase any associated adverse effects on this objective. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding 0 No obvious effects. - An decrease in aggregate mining may reduce the opportunity to + An increase in aggregate mining may create create circumstances that reduce the risk of flooding. circumstances that reduce the risk of flooding. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife 0 No obvious effects. + Reducing the supply may reduce the extent of mining activities in - Increasing the supply may increase the habitats, and to conserve geology the area and reduce any associated adverse effects on this extent of mining activities in the area and objective. increase any associated adverse effects on this objective. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings 0 No obvious effects. + Reducing the supply may reduce the extent of mining activities in - Increasing the supply may increase the the area and reduce any associated adverse effects on this extent of mining activities in the area and objective. increase any associated adverse effects on this objective. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality 0 No obvious effects. + Reducing the supply may reduce the extent of mining activities in - Increasing the supply may increase the the area and reduce any associated adverse effects on this extent of mining activities in the area and objective. increase any associated adverse effects on this objective. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 No obvious effects. + Reducing the supply may reduce the extent of mining activities in - Increasing the supply may increase the the area and reduce any associated adverse effects on this extent of mining activities in the area and objective. increase any associated adverse effects on this objective.
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EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL AND KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL – SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF THE JOINT MINERALS DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT PREFERRED APPROACH Sustainability Appraisal Report
4 - IDENTIFYING LOCATIONS FOR MINERAL EXTRACTION 4a - Approach to identifying Preferred Areas and Areas of Search Option A Option B Option C In identifying Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, give priority In identifying Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, give Do Nothing: to extensions of existing quarries priorities to new sites In identifying Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, not give priority to either, and treat each site on its merits SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national + Favouring existing sites is unlikely to restrict the supply + Favouring new sites is unlikely to restrict the supply ++ This approach may make it easier for mineral companies to need for minerals of minerals and should still ensure needs are met. of minerals and should still ensure needs are met. exploit new sites, and allow greater flexibility in providing for needs. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify + The option still allows for expansion and economic + The option still allows for expansion and economic ++ This option may result in spreading the economic benefits of the economy of East Riding and Hull development within the mining sector. development within the mining sector. mining to a wider geographical area, and support the development of the industry. 3 To support the development of housing + The option should still supply the needs of the + The option should still supply the needs of the ++ This option may allow greater expansion of the minerals and employment to meet identified construction industry, and provide employment for the construction industry, and provide employment for industry, and perhaps provide employment across a larger needs local population. the local population. geographical area. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, +/- The option may concentrate any adverse effects in +/- This option may avoid an increase in the negative ++ In theory, this option may be better suited to ensuring potential business and community amenity and existing locations, thus benefiting those communities effects associated with existing sites, but affect adverseeffectsareassessedduringtheselectionofsites,thus safety not located near to existing sites, but potentially communities located close to new sites who were providing greater opportunity to select sites with the least creating greater disturbances to those who are located previously unaffected. significant adverse effects. next to existing sites. 5 To provide opportunities for people to + The option may concentrate activities in confined - This option is likely to increase the extent of areas ++ The option may avoid selecting sites which have the potential to value and enjoy the region’s natural areas thus leaving unaffected areas available for affected by mineral activities, thus reducing their reduce the opportunities for residents to recreate. heritage, participate in recreational recreational activities. opportunities for recreation. activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of +/- Existing sites may benefit from existing transportation +/- New sites may be better located to transportation ++ The option may help to ensure that sites which are least likely to minerals related road traffic networks but increase disturbance by extending their networks, but the option is likely to increase generate traffic in proximity to commuities are selected. works. This would benefit those communities not in disturbance to communities previously unaffected proximity to these sites. by mining transportation. However, there may be benefits to those communities near to existing sites by spreading mining activities more broadly across the region.
7 To protect and improve air quality - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, but - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing the option could reduce flexibility in choosing sites and but the option could reduce flexibility in choosing suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites avoiding those that negatively affect air quality. sites and avoiding those that negatively affect air which negatively affect this objective. quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, ? Insufficient information to predict effects. ? Insufficient information to predict effects. ? Insufficient information to predict effects. waste and increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, but - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing resources the option could reduce flexibility in choosing sites and but the option could reduce flexibility in choosing suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites avoiding those that negatively affect water quality. sites and avoiding those that negatively affect water which negatively affect this objective. quality. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, but - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing of flooding the option could reduce flexibility in choosing sites and but the option could reduce flexibility in choosing suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites avoiding those that negatively affect flood risk. sites and avoiding those that negatively affect flood which negatively affect this objective. risk. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, but - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing and important wildlife habitats, and to the option could reduce flexibility in choosing sites and but the option could reduce flexibility in choosing suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites conserve geology avoiding those that negatively affect biodiversity. sites and avoiding those that negatively affect which negatively affect this objective. biodiversity. 12 To protect and enhance heritage - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, but - Effects will depend on the nature of individual sites, ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing assets and their settings the option could reduce flexibility in choosing sites and but the option could reduce flexibility in choosing suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites avoiding those that negatively affect heritage sites. sites and avoiding those that negatively affect which negatively affect this objective. heritage sites. 13 To protect and enhance the + Extending mines is expected to have less overall - Opening new mines is likely to increase any ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing countryside and landscape quality adverse effects on landscape than opening new mines. adverse effects on the landscape, more so than suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites extending existing mines. which negatively affect this objective. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural - Extending mines is expected to have less overall - Opening new mines is likely to increase any ++ In theory, this option may provide greater flexibility in choosing land adverse effects on agricultural land than opening new adverse effects on the agricultural land, more so suitable sites, therefore greater opportunities for avoiding sites mines. than extending existing mines. which negatively affect this objective.
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4 - IDENTIFYING LOCATIONS FOR MINERAL EXTRACTION; 4b - Approach in relation to environmental and cultural assets when identifying locations for new resources and providing policy guidance for new and existing sites Option A Option B Option C Option D Do Nothing: As Option A but give the same weight to all levels of designation Require that the environmental and cultural qualities of all potentialAs Option C but require that any new minerals development Seek to avoid harm to designated sites and areas, with greatest weight locations for mineral development are considered, regardlessshould of achieve a net gain in environmental quality for the site given to national and international designations and lesser weight given whether they are formally designated. to sites and areas of local significance.
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for - The option may reduce opportunities for exploiting mineral -- The option may reduce opportunities for exploiting mineral --- The option is likely to reduce flexibility and opportunites to --- The option is likely to greatly reduce flexibility and minerals resources in areas of national or international designation. resources in areas of national or international designation and opening new mines and exploiting minerals in certain opportunities to exploint minerals to provide for local significance. areas. needs. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of +/- The option is likely to restrict the economic development of - The option is likely to restrict the economic development of -- The option is likely to restrict the economic development of --- This option is likely to be so stringent that it stifles East Riding and Hull mining companies by making it more difficult for them to mining companies by making it more difficult for them to mining companies by making it more difficult for them to growth and development within the mining sector to exploit minerals in certain areas. However, protecting sites of exploit minerals in certain areas. However, protecting sites of exploit minerals in certain areas. However, promoting the detriment of the local economy. This is likely to national and international designation may benefit some areas local, national and international designation may benefit some cultural and environmental enhancement may benefit affect the economy to such an extent that any of the economy, most notably tourism. areas of the economy, most notably tourism. some areas of the economy, most notably tourism. benefits to other sectors are likely to be greatly outweighed. 3 To support the development of housing and - The option is likely to restrict the siting, expansion and -- The option is likely to restrict the siting, expansion and -- The option is likely to restrict the siting, expansion and --- The option is likely to restrict significantly the siting, employment to meet identified needs development of the mining industry. Hence the supply of development of the mining industry. Hence the supply of development of the mining industry. Hence the supply of expansion and development of the mining industry. minerals to the construction industry may be reduced, and the minerals to the construction industry may be reduced, and the minerals to the construction industry may be reduced, and Hence the supply of minerals to the construction mining sector may not be a position to provide long-term job mining sector may not be a position to provide long-term job the mining sector may not be a position to provide long- industry may be reduced, and the mining sector may security to as many residents. security to as many residents. term job security to as many residents. notbeapositiontoprovidelong-termjobsecurityto as many residents. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and + The protection of local environmental and cultural sites should ++ The protection of local environmental and cultural sites should ++ This option should help to ensure that the effects on +++ This option should ensure that all development sites community amenity and safety help preserve local amenity. help preserve local amenity. amenities from all potential sites are assessed before are assessed for their effect on amenities, and gains development, and appropriate decisions made to protect are achieved where possible. the environmental qualities to the benefit of communities.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and + Protecting designated areas is likely to ensure these sites are ++ Protecting designated areas is likely to ensure these sites are ++ Promoting environmental and cultural protection is likely to +++ This option is likely to enhance areas for the benefit enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in preserved for the enjoyment of local residents, and may preserved for the enjoyment of local residents, and may preserves areas which contribute to the area's natural of the region's natural heritage and provide areas for recreational activities and encourage a healthy encourage health lifestyle choices. encourage healthy lifestyle choices. heritage and may be used for recreation. recreation. lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related + This option is likely to ensure that designated areas are not ++ This option is likely to ensure that designated areas are not ++ This option is likely to seek to ensure that the potential +++ This approach may go as far as discouraging road road traffic negatively affected by minerals related road traffic. negatively affected by minerals related road traffic. adverse effects of road traffic on cultural and traffic and ensuring that any adverse effects are environmental assets are identified and avoided. mitigated against.
7 To protect and improve air quality + There may be some benefits to this objective by restricting + There may be some benefits to this objective by restricting ++ This option should help to ensure that the effects on air ++ Whilst a net gain in air quality may be unlikely, this mineral development in certain designated areas. mineral development in certain designated areas. quality from all potential sites are assessed before option should help to protect air quality from the development and appropriate measures taken to mitigate adverse effects of mining. against them. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources + There may be some benefits to this objective by restricting + There may be some benefits to this objective by restricting ++ This option should help to ensure that the effects on water ++ Whilst a net gain in water quality may be unlikely, mineral development in certain designated areas. mineral development in certain designated areas. quality from all potential sites are assessed before this option should help to protect water quality from development and appropriate measures taken to mitigate the adverse effects of mining. against them. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding + There may be some benefits to this objective by restricting + There may be some benefits to this objective by restricting ++ By assessing the potential effects on environmental quality +++ This option may identify ways in which mining mineral development in certain designated areas. mineral development in certain designated areas. on all sites, this option may be effective in ensuring new certain sites in certain ways can reduce the development does not increase flood risk. likelihood of local flooding.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important + By protecting nationally and internationally designated sites, ++ By protecting all designated sites and locally significant areas,+++ This approach should assess the potential effects on +++ This option should ensure that all development sites wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology this option is likely to help protect habitats and species in this option is likely to help protect habitats and species in biodiversity at all sites, with strong benefits for this are assessed for their effect on biodiversity and these areas. these areas. objective. habitats and gains are achieved where possible.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their + By protecting all designated sites and locally significant areas, ++ By protecting all designated sites and locally significant areas,+++ By considering the cultural qualities of sites, this option + settings this option is likely to help protect heritage sites in these this option is likely to help protect heritage sites in these should help protect heritage sites in the area. Environmental gains as a result of this option may areas. areas. benefit the settings of heritage assets in the area. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and ++ Theoptionisexpectedtoprotectthelandscapewithin+++ The option is expected to protect the landscape within+++ By considering the environmental qualities of a site, the +++ landscape quality designated sites, and thus help to protect the overall character designated sites, and thus help to protect the overall character option is likely to benefit the landscape and countryside Achieving net environmental gains is expected to and quality of the countryside. and quality of the countryside. quality in the area. benefit the quality of the landscape and countryside. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. + Assessing the environmental quality of a potential location ++ Achieving environmental gains is likely to benefit may involve assessing it for its agricultural value before agricultural land in close proximity to the potential development, thus benefitting this objective. site and should avoid development on the highest quality land.
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5 - IMPORTED AGGREGATES 5a - Marine Aggregates Option A Option B Option C Option D Review present policy for marine aggregate landing and handling Identify and safeguard potential marine aggregate landing and handlingPresumption in favour of safeguarded sites being granted planningDo Nothing development in order to provide more capacity for importing marine development permission, subject to meeting defined planning and environmental aggregates. criteria
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for ++ The option should help to ensure a supply of aggregates to + Safeguarding helps to ensure that sufficient capacity for ++ Assuming safeguarded sites are the most appropriate for this + By broadly supporting the potential expansion of landing minerals the local area, and can be transported nationally from existing landing and handling of marine aggregates will be available for type of development, the option should help to ensure these and handling facilities for marine aggregates the option and new hubs. the future and can be expanded if necessary, which can sites are developed and support the supply of marine should help to encourage an increase in the proportion of contribute to the supply of minerals. aggregates. marine aggregates should it be required. However, without safeguarding sites, the option does not secure the future of the industry.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the ++ Increasing the capacity for importing marine aggregates ++ Safeguarding may have long term benefits if it results in a ++ The option should help to promote the development of the + The option supports a potential increase in the marine economy of East Riding and Hull should support this aspect of the industry, thus supporting the continuation and potential expansion of this sector and thus marine aggregates industry thus creating jobs within the aggregate sector, but does not ensure it by safeguarding economy. the creation of job opportunities within this industry. sector as well as supporting general economic development existing or potential sites. within the area. 3 To support the development of housing and ++ Increasing the capacity to import marine aggregates should ++ There may be long-term benefits by ensuring that an ++ This option may be beneficial for mining companies, who will + The option supports a potential increase in the volume of employment to meet identified needs help to ensure a supply of materials for construction. expansion of marine aggregate handling and landing will be have a better idea of sites which are safeguarded and marine aggregates available for construction, but does not possible should it continue to be required for the supply of therefore are more likely to receive planning permission. This ensure a supply for the future by safeguarding existing or minerals for construction use. level of transparency and stability may be advantageous to potential sites. their economic planning and investment programmes.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, business - Amenities within close proximity to the landing and handling - No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. + The option ensures that any development of these sites and community amenity and safety developments may be reduced by further expansion. within the Geographical Priority Area will not be allowed if it does not accord to the area's regeneration scheme, which has benefits to amenity within this area. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and -- Increasing handling and landing of minerals by sea may 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. - By supporting a potential increase in marine aggregate enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in reduce the potential for the estuary to be used for recreation. landing, the option may reduce the potential for the recreational activities and encourage a healthy estuary to be used for recreation. lifestyle
6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals ++ Increasing capacity to import marine aggregates by water + There may be some benefits in the future if the safeguarding ++ The option further supports the development of marine + While the option supports the landing of minerals by sea, related road traffic rather than land won aggregates being transported by road of landing sites supports an increase in transportation of aggregate landing sites which should help to ensure the and therefore may facilitate the onward transportation by should be beneficial to this objective. Improving capacity minerals by sea, and potential onwards transportation by rail. option supports an increase in transportation of minerals by rail, the option does not safeguard landing sites and around existing facilities should enable marine aggregates to sea, and potential onwards transportation by rail. therefore does not ensure this practice continues in the be transported by existing railheads. future.
7 To protect and improve air quality ++ Increasing capacity to import marine aggregates by sea rather + There may be some benefits to air quality in the future if the ++ The option further supports the development of marine + While the option supports the landing of minerals by sea, than land won aggregates being transported by road should safeguarding of landing sites supports an increase in aggregate landing sites which should help to ensure the and therefore may facilitate the onward transportation by be beneficial to this objective. Improving capacity around transportation of minerals by sea, and potential onwards option supports an increase in transportation of minerals by rail, which has benefits for air quality, the option does not existing facilities should enable marine aggregates to be transportation by rail thus reducing air quality associated with sea, and potential onwards transportation by rail thus reducing safeguard landing sites and therefore does not ensure this transported by existing railheads with benefits for air quality. road transporation. air quality associated with road transporation. practice continues in the future. However, dust emissions from the handling and landing sites may increase as capacity increases.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and - By increasing the capacity to import marine aggregates, there - Safeguarding marine aggregate landing sites may encourage - A presumption towards development of marine aggregate - The option broadly supports the expansion of the supply of increase aggregates recycling may be presumption towards the supply and use of these further supply and demand of primary aggregates rather than landing sites may encourage further supply and demand of marine aggregates, which may have a negative effect on primary aggregates rather than supplying and sourcing a greater move towards recycled aggregates. primary aggregates rather than a greater move towards encouraging the supply and use of recycled aggregates. recycled aggregates. recycled aggregates. 9 To improve the quality of local water resources - Increasing the capacity of landing sites may lead to an - The option may result in a future increase in landing capacity - The option may result in a future increase in landing capacity - There may be negative effects on river quality by increase in river traffic with potential negative effects on water and associted water traffic with potential negative effects on and associted water traffic with potential negative effects on supporting an expansion of the landing and handling of quality and increasing the potential for pollution incidents. water quality and increasing the potential for pollution water quality and increasing the potential for pollution marine aggregates in the estuary. incidents. incidents. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and - Biodiversity and habitats within the river may be negatively - The option may result in an increase in maring landing - The option may result in an increase in maring capacity and - Biodiversity and habitats within the river may be negatively important wildlife habitats, and to conserve affected by an increase in capacity and the associated capacity and therefore an associated increase in river traffic, therefore an associated increase in river traffic, which could affected if the option results in an increase in river traffic geology increase in river traffic. which could have detrimental effects for river ecology. have detrimental effects for river ecology. from the expansion of the marine aggregate sector.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and + The option is likely to increase the potential proportion of + The option is likely to increase the potential proportion of ++ The option further supports the development of marine 0 No obvious effects. landscape quality marine aggregates within the overall production of minerals marine aggregates within the overall production of minerals aggregate landing sites which should help to ensure the from the MPA area, and therefore may reduce the need to from the MPA area, and therefore may reduce the need to option increases the potential proportion of marine aggregates source land won aggregates thus avoiding adverse affects source land won aggregates thus avoiding adverse affects within the overall production of minerals from the MPA area, against landscape. against landscape. and therefore may reduce the need to source land won aggregates thus avoiding adverse affects against landscape.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land ++ The option is likely to increase the potential proportion of + The option allows the future increase in marine aggregate ++ The option supports the future increase in marine aggregate + By supporting the supply of marine aggregates, the option marine aggregates within the overall production of minerals volumes, which may be beneficial in avoiding land won mining volumes, which may be beneficial in avoiding land won mining may help to avoid the need to source aggregates from land from the MPA area, and therefore may reduce the need to from land with agricultural value. from land with agricultural value. with agricultural value. However, without the safeguarding source land won aggregates from land with agricultural value. of landing sites, the option does not ensure marine aggregates continue to contribute towards the apportionment for the area in the long-term.
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5 - IMPORTED AGGREGATES 5b - Other Imported Aggregates Option A Option B Option C Option D Review present policy for rail depots suitable for importingIdentify and safeguard potential sites for rail depots Presumption in favour of safeguarded rail depot sites being grantedDo Nothing aggregates in order to provide positively for more capacity planning permission, subject to meeting defined planning and environmental criteria SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for ++ Increasing capacity for imported minerals should help to + Safeguarding helps to encourage the importing of + Assuming safeguarded sites are the most appropriate for this ++ The option supports the expansion of the minerals meet the local and regional need for aggregates. This is aggregates which is important for meeting the type of development, the option should help to ensure these transportation facilities if demand requires it, important as the area is a net importer of aggregates. region's needs. sites are developed and support the supply of imported therefore ensuring sufficient supply. aggregates. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the ++ Improved rail infrastructure is expected to benefit the + The option should help to promote the development + The option should help to promote the development of the ++ The option supports the development of the economy of East Riding and Hull mineral industry directly, as well as benefiting other of the mineral industry, thus creating jobs directly aggregates industry thus creating jobs within the sector as well transportation facilities to meet the needs of the industries by supporting a modal shift for mineral and indirectly connected to the industry. as supporting general economic development within the area. industry, thus supporting this sector of the transportation away from the road network thus freeing it economy. up for other industries. 3 To support the development of housing and ++ The option should help to facilitate the import of + The option may help ensure that future minerals + This option may be beneficial for mining companies, who will ++ The option supports the development of employment to meet identified needs aggregates, which is necessary to meet the demand for needs can be met by safeguarding the rail have a better idea of sites which are safeguarded and transportation facilities in line with need thus minerals from the construction industry. transportation network required to import these therefore are more likely to receive planning permission. This helping to ensure sufficient aggregates can be minerals. level of transparency and stability may be advantageous to imported to meet demand. their economic planning and investment programmes.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, business + Encouraging and facilitating a shift to rail transportation + There may be some benefits to amenity in the ++ The option further supports the development of rail + The option favours the use of rail transportation and community amenity and safety may be beneficial for local amenity by reducing the future by ensuring that rail transportation continues infrastructure which should help to ensure that rail over road, which is expected to minimise negative effects associated with road transportation. to be an option for transporting minerals rather than transportation continues to be an option for transporting disbenefits to local amenity. by road. minerals rather than by road. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. + There may be some benefits to recreational and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, networks by only allowing transportation network participate in recreational activities and developments if there is sufficient need, and encourage a healthy lifestyle favouring water and rail based transportation.
6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals ++ The option facilitates the continued and perhaps greater + There may be some benefits in the future if the ++ The option further supports the development of rail ++ The option favours rail based transportation related road traffic use of rail to transport minerals rather than by road. option ensures that rail transportation remains an infrastructure which should help to ensure that rail over road, and does not encourage network alternative transportation method to road. transportation remains an alternative transportation method to expansion unless there is sufficient demand. road. 7 To protect and improve air quality + Encouraging the transportation of minerals by rail rather + If the option helps ensure that rail transportation ++ The option further supports the development of rail + By favouring rail transportation, the option than road is likely to have benefits for local air quality by remains an alternative transportation method to infrastructure which should help to ensure that rail should help minimise air pollution. reducing the number of heavy vehicle movements. road then there are likely to be benefits for transportation remains an alternative transportation method to maintaining air quality. road then there are likely to be benefits for maintaining air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and +++ These imported aggregates are secondary aggregates. ++ Safeguarding rail infrastructure should help to ++ Promoting the development of rail infrastructure should help to 0 No obvious effects. increase aggregates recycling Therefore by facilitating their transportation into the area ensure the continued import of secondary ensure the continued import of secondary aggregates to the the option supports their supply and use. aggregates to the area. area.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources + Encouraging the transportation of minerals by rail rather + Encouraging the transportation of minerals by rail ++ The option further supports the development of rail + There may be benefits to local water quality by than road is likely to have benefits for local water quality rather than road is likely to have benefits for local infrastructure which should help to ensure benefits for local encouraging rail based transportation. by reducing the concentration of run-off pollutants from water quality by reducing the concentration of run- water quality by reducing the concentration of run-off heavy vehicles on the public highway. off pollutants from heavy vehicles on the public pollutants from heavy vehicles on the public highway. highway. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. flooding 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and ++ There may be some benefits to natural habitats and + This option may have benefits for biodiversity and ++ The option further supports the development of rail + Rail transportation is expected to help minimise important wildlife habitats, and to conserve biodiversity by reducing the volume of minerals related habitats by encouraging the future use of rail infrastructure which should help to ensure benefits for adverse effects for biodiversity. geology traffic on the roads. transportation over road. biodiversity and habitats by encouraging the future use of rail transportation over road. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and + Any reduction in road traffic as a result of this option + This option may help reduce negative effects on ++ The option further supports the development of rail + Minimising road transportation by favouring rail their settings may help reduce negative effects on tranquillity and the tranquillity and the settings of heritage sites by infrastructure which should help to reduce negative effects on transportation is expected to help minimise settings of heritage sites. encouraging the future use of rail transportation tranquillity and the settings of heritage sites by encouraging negative effects on tranquillity near heritage over road. the future use of rail transportation over road. sites.
13 To protect and enhance the countryside and + Any reduction in road traffic as a result of this option + This option may help reduce negative effects on ++ The option further supports the development of rail + Favouring alternative modes of transportation landscape quality may help reduce negative effects on tranquillity and tranquillity and enjoyment of the countryside by infrastructure which should help to reduce negative effects on from road may help minimise negative effects enjoyment of the countryside. encouraging the future use of rail transportation tranquillity and enjoyment of the countryside by encouraging on tranquillity and enjoyment of the countryside. over road. the future use of rail transportation over road. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects.
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6 - NON AGGREGATE MINERALS Option A Option B Option C Option D Do Nothing: Do Nothing: Clay - Introduce new policies to address safeguarding Clay - Continue to rely on the general development Do Nothing: Peat - Continue with the policy approach in the JMLP. and ensuring a 25 year period of supply control policies, which seek to minimise impacts, but do Chalk - Continue with the policy approach in the JMLP. not recognise any period of supply SA Objective Score-- Commentary/ExplanationThe option does not ensure the supply of clay Score+++ Commentary/ExplanationThe option seeks to ensure a 25 year supply of Score++ Commentary/ExplanationThe option supports capital investment and securing Score - TheCommentary/Explanation option seeks to limit or prohibit the 1 To meet local, regional and national need to meet present or future demand. clay to meet needs. supplies for the future, which has benefits for supporting further working of peat, therefore does not for minerals the continued production of chalk. However, support the continued supply of this safeguarding of reserves may be advantageous to mineral. provide further security to investors by helping to ensure reserves for future mining. This option does not While the option helps to ensure that By ensuring supply for the next 25 years, the Bysafeguard supporting potential capital reserves. investment, the option goes some The option is unlikely to support the 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the -- +++ ++ +/- economy of East Riding and Hull environmental impacts are minimised, with option supports the future of the mineral way to supporting the mineral industry. minerals industry in the area because it benefits for some sectors of the economy industry and thus the local economy. seeks to prevent the working of peat. notably tourism, it does not safeguard mineral However, other sectors, notably tourism, reserves for the benefit of the minerals may benefit from the protection of peat -- Theindustry. option does not ensure the supply of clay ++ Ensuring supply of clay for the next 25 years ++ By supporting capital investment and acknowledging the +/- Thelandscapes. option is unlikely to create employment 3 To support the development of housing and to meet present or future demand for supports the demand from the construction need for long-term supply, the option goes some way to within the minerals industry, but it may employment to meet identified needs construction materials. industry for new development. support the future supply of chalk for industrial support jobs within the tourism industry by processes, with benefits for employment and certain protecting peat landscapes. Peat is not types of development. used as a construction material thus has little effect on this aspect. ++ The option seeks to minimise amenity ++ Option B also includes development control -- There may be some disbenefits to amenities by + There may be some benefits to amenity by 4 To preserve and enhance residential, impacts. policies aiming to minimise amenity impacts. supporting continued mining development within the protecting designated sites of important business and community amenity and area, especially as this may involve greater peat reserves and the landscapes they safety transportation of chalk in the future as satellite sites are support. developed. The option seeks to minimise negative effects Similar effects to Option A, as the same level of There may be some disbenefits to lifestyle choices and The option seeks to protect peat reserves 5 To provide opportunities for people to value ++ ++ - ++ and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, against heritage sites, areas of importance to protection is granted. promoting the enjoyment of the area by supporting within designated sites and those with participate in recreational activities and biodiversity, and amenity, all of which should continued mining development within the area, archaeological or paleo-ecological interest. encourage a healthy lifestyle help to ensure a healthy and pleasant especially as this may involve greater transportation of By protecting these sites, the option helps environment in which to live. chalk in the future as satellite sites are developed. to preserve landscapes which may be used for recreation. ++ Development control policies seek to minimise ++ Development control policies are included in -- There may be an increase in minerals related traffic as + By limiting peat works the option indirectly 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals negative effects on the network and residents this option as well, therefore effects are similar. a result of supporting continued mining development reduces the volume of traffic related to this related road traffic from minerals transportation. within the area, especially as this may involve greater sector of the industry. transportation of chalk in the future as satellite sites are developed. 7 To protect and improve air quality + Development control policies cover + Similar effects to Option A, as the same -- There may be some disbenefits to air quality by + By limiting peat works the option indirectly minimisation of dust pollution. development control policies are included. supporting continued mining development within the reduces the volume of traffic and area, especially as this may involve greater associated air pollution related to this sector transportation of chalk in the future as satellite sites are of the industry. developed. No obvious effects. By ensuring a 25 year supply, the option may By supporting continued investment in chalk mining, the By limiting the future working of peat, the 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste 0 - - ++ and increase aggregates recycling not encourage recycling of minerals within the option may not encourage recycling of minerals within option may encourage a shift from peat construction industry as much as if it sought to the construction industry as much as if it sought to limit based products to alternative, recycled limit supply of primary minerals. supply of primary minerals. products such as compost and alternative fuels. ++ Development control policies seek to minimise ++ Development control policies seek to minimise 0 No obvious effects. ++ Peat reserves can play an important part in 9 To improve the quality of local water adverse effects on the water environment and adverse effects on the water environment and supporting the natural water cycle. By resources ground water. ground water. preserving these reserves the option helps to maintain local water quality. Mineral development is not permitted in areas Mineral development is not permitted in areas No obvious effects. Peat reserves can play an important part in 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of +++ +++ 0 ++ flooding of flood risk unless supported by a satisfactory of flood risk unless supported by a satisfactory reducing the risk of flooding. By preserving Flood Risk Assessment. Flood Risk Assessment. these reserves the option helps to minimise flood risk. Development control policies seek to minimise Development control policies seek to minimise The objective may be negatively affected by supporting The option seeks to minimise peat workings 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and +++ +++ -- +++ important wildlife habitats, and to conserve adverse effects on the biodiversity and areas adverse effects on the biodiversity and areas of continued chalk mining, particularly if additional sites within designated sites and seeks voluntary geology of important habitat. important habitat. are mined, and additional transportation is required. revocation of outstanding planning permissions for peat working where this would affect the integrity of a European site. This approach is expected to benefit sensitive and valuable species and habitats.
++ Development control policies seek to minimise ++ Development control policies seek to minimise -- The objective may be negatively affected by supporting +++ The option seeks to avoid peat workings 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets adverse effects on heritage assets. adverse effects on heritage assets. continued chalk mining, particularly if additional sites within areas of heritage or archaeological and their settings are mined, and additional transportation is required. interest, with a benefit for these sites and their surroundings. Development control policies seek to minimise Similar effects to Option A. The objective may be negatively affected by supporting The option seeks to limit or prohibit the 13 To protect and enhance the countryside ++ ++ -- +++ and landscape quality adverse effects on the natural landscape, and continued chalk mining, particularly if additional sites further working of peat thus helping to the amenities associated with them, in are mined, and additional transportation is required. protect these landscapes and areas of the particular designated sites. countryside. Development control policies take account of Similar effects to Option A. The objective may be negatively affected by supporting No obvious effects. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land ++ ++ -- 0 the overall effect on agriculture in the area and continued chalk mining, particularly if additional sites seek to minimise adverse effects. are mined, and additional transportation is required.
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7 - ENERGY MINERALS Option A Option B Do Nothing: Do Nothing: Coal - continue with the policy approach in the JMLP Oil and gas - continue with the policy approach in the JMLP SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for ++ The policy allows future extraction of coal as long as certain requirements +++ The policies are supportive of onshore oil and gas exploration, and are minerals are met and acknowledges that national guidance supports the economic likely to support extraction, as long as they are balanced with the extraction of coal should it be required. protection of the environment. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the ++ The policy allows the future extraction of coal should it be required thus +++ By supporting the exploration of oil and gas reserves, the policies are likely economy of East Riding and Hull supporting this industry, whilst also protecting aspects of local character to support this industry, with benefits for the wider economy. to the benefit of other economic sectors, notably tourism. The notable benefits for the local economy from future coal mining are to be considered during the application process.
3 To support the development of housing and + Assessing the likelihood of new coal mining developments causing + There may be some benefits for the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs subsidence should help to avoid housing and other developments being employment if the policy helps to maintain and grow the local economy. negatively affected. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business ++ Significant effects are likely but the requirement for an EIA should help - The policies seek to ensure that exploration, appraisal and extraction are and community amenity and safety minimise their negative effects on amenities. conducted in such a way that minimises adverse affects to amenities. However, there is potential for noise and vibration impacts during exploration, as drilling must b e undertaken 24 hours a day, although applications for such works should have regard to EIA requirements.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and ++ The requirement for an EIA should help to minimise negative effects to ++ Applications for boreholes exploration and appraisal are expected to have enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in landscape character and opportunities for local residents and visitors to regard to EIA requirements. New production facilities will need to be recreational activities and encourage a healthy enjoy the local area. Future coal workings are unlikely to involve surface accompanied by an Environmental Statement where appropriate. The lifestyle installations within the MPA area but if they do, plans will be subject to MPAs will monitor proposals for off-shore mineral extraction (particularly oil assessment. and gas) and will seek to influence the location of such facilities in order to minimise any impact upon the Heritage Coasts.
The policies seek to assess the likely effects of transporting coal and The policies do not make any specific reference to minimising effects from 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related + - road traffic colliery waste when considering applications. traffic relating to oil and gas exploration and extraction, which leaves a room for potential adverse effects. 7 To protect and improve air quality ++ The requirement for an EIA should help to minimise negative effects on ++ The policies include the requirement to mitigate environmental effects, air quality. which should include effects on air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and 0 No obvious effects. 0 No obvious effects. increase aggregates recycling 9 To improve the quality of local water resources ++ The requirement for an EIA should help to minimise negative effects on ++ The policies include the requirement to mitigate environmental effects, water quality. which should include effects on water quality. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of + An EIA should cover such aspects as area of increased hard-standing + Although a formal EIA is not required, applications for boreholes flooding created by development, flood-plains, flood defence/protection. exploration and appraisal are expected to have regard to EIA considerations. New production fa cilities will need to be accompanied by an Environmental Statement where appropriate. Therefore, similar effects to Option A are likely. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and ++ The requirement for an EIA should help to ensure biodiversity is minimally ++ Although a formal EIA is not required, applications for boreholes important wildlife habitats, and to conserve detrimentally affected by future extraction. The policies also seek to avoid exploration and appraisal are expected to have regard to EIA geology disturbance to the Lower Derwent Valley designated site. considerations New production fac ilities will need to be accompanied by an Environmental Statement where appropriate. The requirement to restore sites following works may also benefit this objective. Therefore, similar effects to Option A are likely. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and + The requirement for an EIA should help to ensure that an adequate level + The policies stipulate that environmental effects are to be minimised, their settings of protection for heritage assests is provided. which includes heritage assets and their settings. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and + Coal mining is unlikely to involve surface installations within the MPAs' + The policies stipulate that environmental effects are to be mitigated landscape quality areas, but if it does, plans will be subject to assessment. against, which should cover effects on landscape and countryside quality.
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8 - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND THE PROTECTION OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES 8a - Natural Resources Option A Option B Do Nothing: Develop a strategy within the JMDPD for the protection and Aim to avoid harm to natural resources by relying on existing higher level policy enhancement of natural resources guidance
SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals - It is possible that national policy may restrict excavation at certain sites -- It is possible that a localised strategy may be more restrictive in order to avoid harm to natural resources. This could restrict the towards the extraction of minerals, and therefore reduce industry's ability to meet demand. opportunities for mining minerals in the area.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull + Natural resources are likely to be important to the local economy, ++ Local strategy is more likely to minimise adverse effects to the particularly the tourism sector. National policy should help to preserve area and residents, and may enhance aspects of the area to these resources to the benefit of the economy. the benefit of some sectors of the economy, in particular tourism. 3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified needs - It is possible that higher level policy may restrict the excavation of -- It is possible that a localised strategy may be more restrictive minerals at certain sites and therefore reduce opportunities to provide towards the extraction of minerals and therefore reduce for construction needs. opportunities to provide for construction needs.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and ++ High level policy should minimise adverse effects on local amenities +++ Local strategy may be more effective in ensuring that any safety such as air, water, soil and flora. adverse effects on natural resources such as air, water, soil and flora are minimised, to the benefit of local amenity.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural + High level guidance should help to support healthy lifestyles by ++ Local strategy may be more effective in ensuring the protection heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle protecting local amenity. of local amenities and thus supporting healthy lifestyles.
6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic + National guidance encourages a shift to sea and rail transportation and ++ Local policy may more effectively minimise negative effects effective programming of transportation movements, which may benefit from road traffic by effectively rerouting vehicles and arranging air and water quality. appropriate timetables for transportation, thus having benefits for air and water quality. 7 To protect and improve air quality ++ National guidance should help to ensure that the most significant ++ Local strategies may be more effective in minimising adverse adverse effects on air quality are minimised. effects on air quality by influencing transportation programmes and implementing appropriate guidelines on working to reduce dust. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates recycling + National policy encourages the minimisation of waste and recycling of ++ Local strategies may be more effective in seeking to reduce aggregates, with benefits for natural resources. waste arisings and promote aggregate recycling within local construction and mining companies. 9 To improve the quality of local water resources ++ National guidance seeks to ensure mineral extraction, storage and +++ Local strategies may be more effective in minimising adverse tipping of mineral waste does not cause water pollution. effects on local water quality by identifying locations and works which pose the highest risk. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding ++ National guidance seeks to minimise any increase in flood risk and is +++ Local strategies may be more effective in minimising any likely to ensure that development is not allowed in areas of flood risk or increase in the likelihood of flooding owing to better local where it causes increased flood risk to natural resources, or knowledge of the topography and fluvial system, to the benefit communities. of certain natural resources that would be damaged from flooding. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to + National guidance seeks to protect designated areas and protected ++ Local strategy may be more effective in protecting local natural conserve geology species. resources, to the benefit of flora and fauna. Local strategy which can be tailored towards the location and vulnerability of local species and habitats may be more effective than higher level strategy. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings + The settings of heritage assets may benefit from the protection of ++ The settings of heritage assets may benefit from the protection natural resources in the vicinity. of natural resources in the vicinity; local strategy may be better suited to ensure vulnerable areas are protected or enhanced.
13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality + National guidance seeks to protect local landscape and countryside ++ Local strategies may be better informed to protect vulnerable from the negative effects of mining. local landscapes and countryside. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land + National guidance seeks to direct mining operations away from the ++ Specific MPA policies may be more effective and directed best agricultural land where possible. towards local conditions, thus better ensuring that the best agricultural land is protected.
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8 - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND THE PROTECTION OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES; 8c - Management and Restoration of sites Option A Option B
Do Nothing: Address management and restoration of mineral sites within a Address management and restoration of mineral sites on a site by site framework that requires the delivery of specific environmental benefits basis SA Objective Score Commentary/Explanation Score Commentary/Explanation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for minerals + This more flexible approach may create greater opportunities -- Strict policies relating to the management and for exploiting minerals. restoration of sites may restrict opportunities for exploiting minerals, which may affect supply. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the economy of East Riding and Hull ++ Site by site approach is likely to enable appropriate restoration +/- This option may restrict some economic opportunities based on the best economic use of the land, be it for the for developing certain sites if they pose a risk to the benefit of the natural environment and therefore also tourism, natural environment. However some sectors, notably agriculture or alternative development. the tourism sector may benefit from the protection of the environment. This approach may enable some sites to be restored for the This option may restrict the opportunity to develop 3 To support the development of housing and employment to meet identified ++ needs benefit of housing or employment development if suitable. -- employment or housing sites if they pose a risk to the local environment. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, business and community amenity and ++ The flexibility of this approach may be more effective in By protecting the natural environment this option is safety encouraging restoration that improves local amenity but may +++ likely to ensure that local amenities are protected and not be the sole priority in the restoration scheme. enhanced. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value and enjoy the region’s natural ++ This approach may enable restoration of sites for the benefit of +/- By promoting the protection of the environment this heritage, participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy creating recreational opportunities where appropriate. option is likely to create areas which can be enjoyed lifestyle by local residents for recreation. However, strict environmental protection may restrict the movement of people on site and therefore negatively affect this objective. No obvious effects. No obvious effects. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals related road traffic 0 0 7 To protect and improve air quality + Restoration may help to reduce wind-blown dust emissions ++ This option may result in ensuring restoration from previously used mines. schemes which adversely affect air quality are not permitted. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste and increase aggregates ++ The option is likely to enable the use of mineral waste as an ++ The option is likely to enable the use of mineral waste recycling infill and for landscaping where appropriate. as an infill and for landscaping where appropriate.
9 To improve the quality of local water resources + The option is likely to encourage the protection of local water ++ This approach may seek to ensure that an quality during operations as encouraged by national guidelines, improvement in water quality is part of the restoration but may not ensure improvements occur during restoration. requirements.
10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact of flooding + National and local policy is likely to ensure restoration does not ++ The framework may insist that flood risk is reduced increase the likelihood of flooding, and may reduce it during where feasible during the restoration process. restoration. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to ++ Restoration on a site by site basis is likely to take into +++ It is likely that this approach will seek to ensure that conserve geology consideration the biodiversity and habitats on the site, and the biodiversity and habitats are protected, and perhaps appropriate protection of them. However, in some enhanced, through restoration efforts. circumstances economic development may take precedence over environmental protection. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings ++ This option allows a flexible approach to restoration which may ++ The approach may be effective in ensuring restoration benefit heritage assets located close to mining sites if the requirements enhance the general landscape, to the restoration process is tailored to suit the location of these benefit of heritage assets and their settings. assets. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality ++ This approach can allow restoration to be tailored to suit the ++ Promoting the protection of the environment is likely to nature of the local landscape and countryside, and enhance it benefit this objective. where possible. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land ++ It is likely that this option would be effective in assessing the + The option is likely to favour the retention of the best value of agricultural land on the site and promote its agricultural land as being good environmental appropriate future use accordingly. management. However, in some case other aspects of the environment may take precedence over the protection of agricultural land. The extent to which this option benefits this objective depends on where the framework places its emphasis.
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Appendix C – Policy Components and Sites Assessment Tables
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C.1 Nominated Sites Assessments
Table C.1 - Assessment Tables – Terms and Symbols Magnitude Scale Duration Permanence Certainty Major Posi tive Local Sub-area of ERY or Hull ST-MT 0-10 years Temp Temporary Low Low Minor Posi tive Sub-Reg ERY and Hull ST-LT 0-10+ years Perm Permanent Medium Mediu m - No Effect Reg/Nat Yorkshire and the Humber MT-LT 5-10+ years High Hig h ? Unclear E ffect Region and beyond ST 0-5 years ٛ Minor Negative MT 5-10 years ٛٛ Major Negative LT 10+ years Assessment +++ Strongly positive ++ Moderately positive + Slightly positive 0 No effect - Slightly negative -- Moderately negative --- Strongly negative +/- Combination of positive and negative effects / neutral effect
Assessment against SA Objectives 1, 2 and 8 (common to all sites)
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Poor Poor ++ ++ 0 ++ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a minerals 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod ++ ++ 0 ++ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a economy of East Riding and Hull 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - Extraction of minerals provides the means to meet M, O and increase aggregates recycling demand for continued resource consumption. Potential for minerals sites to contribute to waste minimisation and aggregates recycling is limited and the overall effects will be dependent on implementation. Overall predicted effects are slightly negative.
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SG2 (NOM5 and AOS1 (part)) – Barff Farm House, Brandesburton – 162 ha.
Current Baseli ne FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ++ ++ 0 ++ Development of the site for Sand and Gravel extraction may help to employment to meet identified needs create local jobs in construction, as well as provide material for the construction industry (for example for housing, infrastructure, employment facilities) to meet local needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- A number of properties and a hospital are located in close A, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety proximity to the site, which is located adjacent to Hainsworth Park N, O Golf Course. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. A number of public rights of way and tracks cross the proposed site, the use of which is likely to be disrupted by the proposed mineral extraction. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med -- -- + - A number of public rights of way and tracks cross the proposed L, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, site, the use of which is likely to be disrupted by the proposed participate in recreational activities and mineral extraction. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the encourage a healthy lifestyle settings of the Golf Course. Restoration may improve the natural heritage of the site in the long term. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J, K related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. New access to the site or a highway upgrade will be required. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med --+ - H, P Sand and gravel layers are shallow thus unlikely to affect resources groundwater. However, there exists a potential for pollution from runoff from tailings into surface water courses. The site is dissected by a series of ponds and is crossed by a number of drains including Barff Drain. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources in the long term. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low --+ - G, P flooding The site is at risk of flooding. Sand and gravel extraction is classified in PPS25 as 'water compatible' within areas of flood risk. Whilst extraction will alter the topography of the landscape and is likely to affect the flooding regime of the site and surrounding area, restoration to wetlands can have a beneficial effect on flood risk in the long term.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med -- -- + - The site is surrounded by land designated as Environmental A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve Stewardship Area. Land adjacent to the Barff House Farm geodiversity extraction site is designated as woodland inventory site. The proposed site includes a plantation. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med --+ - D, F There is one scheduled monument to the north east of the site. their settings Extraction at the site is considered unlikely to have direct negative effects on the monument but may detrimentally affect its settings. Restoration may enhance these settings in the long term. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - -- 0 - The site is located in an Environmental Stewardship Area. Sand F, I, P landscape quality and gravel extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality and have negative effects on tranquillity levels. However, mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effect of extraction on the landscape. Restoration following the cessation of extraction may be able to reverse this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- - 0 - P, Q Sand and gravel extraction at the Barff House Farm site will result in the loss of agricultural land of Grades 2 and 3. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of mineral workings.
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SG3 (NOM12 and AOS1 (part)) – Rouths Carr and Monkbridge Plantation – 65.75 ha.
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ++ ++ 0 ++ Development of the site for Sand and Gravel extraction employment to meet identified needs may help to create local jobs in construction, as well as provide material for the construction industry (for example for housing, infrastructure, employment facilities) to meet local needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Agricultural and sewerage treatment works are located J, K, L business and community amenity and safety adjacent/within the site. A holiday home park is located 100m to the south west of the site. The site is located within 1km of the settlement of Leven. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med - - + - There are no accesses or public rights of way within the P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, site. It is therefore considered that effects on the participate in recreational activities and opportunity for people to enjoy this area of open space encourage a healthy lifestyle will be minimal. Restoration activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- The existing access arrangements would not be suitable J. K related road traffic for mineral traffic, but there is scope for improvements. Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having negative effects on traffic volumes. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low ---0- J, N Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality.
9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med - - + - The site is bisected by a number of drains. Town Drain H, P resources and East Drain, Monks Drain, Cross Drain and a number of smaller drains are located within the site. Sand and gravel layers are shallow thus unlikely to affect groundwater. However, there exists a potential for pollution from runoff from tailings into surface water courses. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources in the long term. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low --+- G The site is at risk of flooding. Sand and gravel extraction flooding is classified in PPS25 as 'water compatible' within areas of flood risk. Whilst extraction will alter the topography of the landscape and is likely to affect the flooding regime of the site and surrounding area, restoration to wetlands can have a beneficial effect on flood risk in the long term.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med -- -- + - Part of the site is identified as a RIGS. Leven Canal SSSI A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve is located in close proximity to the Rouths Carrs & geodiversity Monksbridge Plantation site. Extraction may have detrimental effects on these sites. The Rouths Carrs & Monksbridge Plantation site is currently agricultural land which supports a range of flora and fauna. Previous restored lagoons from Routh Quarry are located adjacent to the site which will support a different range of flora and fauna. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod 0 0 0 0 There are no sites of heritage or historical value in close D their settings - proximity to the site. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- - 0 - A Countryside Stewardship Area is located in close F, I, P landscape quality proximity to the site and previous restored lagoons from Routh Quarry are located adjacent to the site. The settings of both areas are likely to be negatively affected by extraction. However, mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effect of extraction on the landscape. In the longer term, restoration may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- - 0 - Sand and gravel extraction at Rouths Carrs and P, Q Monksbridge Plantation will result in the loss of agricultural land of Grades 2 and 3. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction.
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SG4 (AOS2) – Gransmoor and Lissett
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ employment to meet identified needs Development of the site for Sand and Gravel extraction may help to create local jobs in construction, as well as ? provide material for the construction industry (for example for housing, infrastructure, employment facilities) to meet local needs.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low --0- J, K, L Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of business and community amenity and safety the AOS. The low level of residential development in the ? AOS means that the extent of negative effects on amenity is likely to be small. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Low --+-The AOS is predominantly agricultural but also includes F, L, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, some residential and coastal land uses. Public rights of participate in recreational activities and way and tracks cross the AOS, the use of which is encourage a healthy lifestyle likely to be disrupted by the proposed mineral extraction. Extraction near the coastline is likely to have negative effects on the setting of the coast and as ? such detrimentally affect the natural heritage of this important natural recreational resource. Sand and gravel extraction will lead to the loss of the existing open space at the site. Restoration should restore the lost open space and may improve the natural heritage of the site in the long term. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby J related road traffic having negative effects on traffic volumes. However, vehicle movements to the existing quarry are ? established with access to the A165 gained via the existing quarry which has a modern and dedicated access. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low --0-Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby J, N having potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air ? quality. However, this is likely to represent a continuation of effects from existing extraction and vehicle movements to the existing quarry are established. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Low --+-Sand and gravel layers are shallow thus unlikely to H, P resources affect groundwater. However, there exists a potential for pollution from runoff from tailings into surface water ? courses. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources in the long term.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low --+- G flooding The AOS contains a number of local drains including Barmston Main Drain and streams, along which flooding is likely. The AOS is assessed has having a chance of flooding of 1.3% (1 in 75) or less, but greater than 0.5% (1 in 200) each year. The likelihood of flooding of an extraction site is dependent upon the site's location. ? Sand and gravel extraction is classified as 'water compatible' in PPS25 within areas of flood risk. Whilst extraction will alter the topography of the landscape and is likely to affect the flooding regime of the site and surrounding area, restoration to wetlands can have a beneficial effect on flood risk in the long term.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Low --+- A, B, C, P The AOS is predominantly agricultural land use. Some important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity of the AOS is designated as Environmental Stewardship Area, including environmentally sensitive areas, areas covered by land management initiatives and lowland grazing marsh. The River Hull Headwaters SSSI is located 500m from the western boundary of the AOS. Depending on the location of extraction, negative effects ? on these sites and on the biodiversity of the whole AOS are likely. Restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term. No internationally designated sites are located within 10km of the AOS. Appropriate Assessment screening thus does not anticipate any significant adverse impacts to the integrity of international sites, with mitigation in place.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- There are two Scheduled Monuments in close proximity D, E their settings to the AOS: Nunnery Hill, located at Little Kelk and Bamston Old Hall, to the south of the study area. ? Extraction within the AOS is considered unlikely to have direct negative effects on the monuments but, depending on the location of extraction, may detrimentally affect their settings. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Some of the AOS is designated as Environmental F, I, P landscape quality Stewardship Area, including environmentally sensitive areas, covered by land management initiatives, and includes lowland grazing marsh. Sand and gravel extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality and have negative effects on tranquillity levels; the settings of designated areas are likely to be ? negatively affected by extraction. Furthermore, extraction near the coastline is likely to have negative effects on the setting of the coast. However, mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effect of extraction on the landscape. In the longer term, restoration may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel extraction across the Gransmoor and P, Q Lissett AOS will result in the loss of agricultural land of ? Grade 2. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 26.01.2012.docx C-11
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SG5 (NOM2 and AOS3 (part)) – Common Lane North Cave – 49 ha.
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ++ ++ 0 ++ Development of the site for Sand and Gravel extraction may employment to meet identified needs help to create local jobs in construction, as well as provide material for the construction industry (for example for housing, infrastructure, employment facilities) to meet local needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- A number of properties and industrial units are located in A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety proximity to the site along Common Lane. Extraction is likely N, O to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. There are two public Rights of Way within the proposed site, access to which are likely to be disrupted by the proposed mineral extraction. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med --+- B, P There are no accesses or public rights of way within the site. It and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, is therefore considered that effects on the opportunity for participate in recreational activities and encourage a healthy lifestyle people to enjoy this area of open space will be minimal. Restoration activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. However, access to the site is along the A63 which is appropriate for minerals related road traffic. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med --0-Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. The site is close to an existing main road and to potential markets so overall impact is likely to have a noticeable negative impact. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med - - + - Sand and gravel layers are shallow thus unlikely to affect H resources groundwater. However, there exists a potential for pollution from runoff from tailings into surface water courses. The site contains a number of small drains and the Skelfleet Drain is situated adjacent to the site's western boundary. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources in the long term. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low - - + - The site is at risk of flooding. Sand and gravel extraction is G flooding classified in PPS25 as 'water compatible' within areas of flood risk. Whilst extraction will alter the topography of the landscape and is likely to affect the flooding regime of the site and surrounding area, restoration to wetlands can have a beneficial effect on flood risk in the long term. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med - - + - The site is currently agricultural land which supports a range of A, B, C important wildlife habitats, and to conserve flora and fauna. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the geodiversity existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod 0 0 0 0 There are no sites of heritage or historical value in close D their settings - proximity to the site. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med --0- F, I, P The site is located in an area designated as Environmental landscape quality Stewardship Area. Sand and gravel extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality and have negative effects on tranquillity levels. However, mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effect of extraction on the landscape. Restoration following the cessation of extraction may be able to reverse this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med -- -- +/- -- Sand and gravel extraction will result in the loss of agricultural P, Q land of Grades 2 and 3. Restoration to wetlands as per nearby disused quarries will see that the loss of agricultural land continues in the long term. However restoration to agricultural land is also possible.
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SG7 (AOS8) – Pollington
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs employment to meet identified needs in industry and road construction. It is considered that this site ? is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low ----There are no residential areas immediately adjacent to the site, business and community amenity and safety although Pollington Hall is located nearby to the south. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements and improved access arrangements may be required. However, effects may not be significant as site has previously been used as a quarry. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med - - + - There are no accesses or public rights of way within the site. It P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, is therefore considered that effects on the opportunity for people participate in recreational activities and to enjoy this area of open space will be minimal. Restoration encourage a healthy lifestyle activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. However traffic volumes are not likely to be high, as the deposit is building sand. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However overall levels of disturbance and traffic are unlikely to be high as the deposit is building sand. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med --+- H, P The nearest watercourse is approximately 2, 524m south of the resources site and the Southfield Reservoir is located to the east. Negative effects to watercourses may result, although the existing land use is a quarry, and so mitigation measures may already be in place. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources in the long term. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 The site is not located in a flood risk area. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------The site has a number of sites within 8,000 m that may be A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve negatively affected by the proposals, including 10 ancient geodiversity woodlands and 2 SSSIs. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------D, E There are approximately 10 Scheduled Monuments within 8,000 their settings metres of the site, a WHS, and an English Heritage Region. These sites are likely to be affected negatively by the proposals. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low - - - - The site has previously operated as a quarry so any increased F, I, P landscape quality negative effects are likely to be minimal. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Some mineral extraction has already taken place at the site, P hence further extraction will not have a negative impact on agricultural land.
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SG8 (NOM15) – Land to the South of A166, Garton on the Wolds
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs and employment to meet identified in industry and road construction. It is considered that this site ? needs is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ------The nomination site encompasses Low Farm and Sand Pit A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and Cottage. The development of the site is therefore likely to have N, P safety significant negative effects on amenity through the loss of dwellings and buildings. Further, the land is located approximately 1km south of Garton on the Wold and 2km west of Driffield. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. Mineral extraction and transportation at the site is likely to lead to increased nuisance from noise and vibration, dust, as well as negative visual effects. Improved access arrangements may be required. 5 To provide opportunities for people to Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med --+/--Sand and gravel extraction will lead to the loss of the existing P value and enjoy the region’s natural open space at the site. Further, the nomination site heritage, participate in recreational encompasses several PROWs including Station Road, which activities and encourage a healthy passes from north to south through the area and a single lane lifestyle tarmac road passes east to west. In addition, there are several access tracks/drives. A bridleway borders the north west boundary of the area. The loss of public rights of way could have negative effects for recreation, which could lead to long term negative effects on health. Restoration activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. Restoration should restore the lost open space and PROWs and may improve the natural heritage of the site in the long term. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having A,J,K,L minerals related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. The area is accessed by a series of farm tracks and driveways. Station Road to the east of the nomination site runs through a residential area. A new access could be linked to the A166 which could minimise disruption. Short to medium term effects are likely, depending on the period of mineral extraction and on-site processing. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low --0-Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having A,J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However, the baseline air quality is good, only minor negative effects in terms of dust are likely to arise during preparation, extraction and on-site processing for the nearby properties. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for increased air pollution from long transportation distances.
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9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med - - - - The nearest watercourse is approximately 700m to the east, A, H, P resources Elmswell Beck. Negative effects to watercourses may result, particularly considering the large size of the site (360ha). Appropriate site practices should minimise the significance of negative effects on watercourses. However, the local geological setting will influence the vulnerability of groundwater and associated surface waters. Potentially negative effects can arise through the physical presence of the excavation (including modification of rainfall/run-off relationships because of the change in nature of the surface material and loss of temporary groundwater storage); excavation dewatering; potential issues from contamination; and potential issues from reclamation and after-use (see: http://www.goodquarry.com/article.aspx?id=63&navid=12). Effects could be both short, medium and long term, depending on the length of time required for preparation, extraction and on- site processing activities as well as the type of restoration 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 G The site is not located in a high flood risk area. from flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-MT Perm Med --0- A, B, C, N, important wildlife habitats, and to The site has 3 SSSIs within 8km that may be negatively P conserve geodiversity affected by the proposals. The closest is the River Hull Headwaters SSSI, approximately 3.8km to the east. There are 6 RIGS within 8km of the site, the closest being 5.7km away. Development of this site may not lead to a significant negative effect on designated sites. However, non designated habitats and species are likely to be affected significantly in the short to medium term. Development of the site could lead to the large scale short-medium term loss of large areas of habitat. They can be lost through direct removal by excavation, or indirectly through some of the environmental impacts. For example, dust generated during excavation, processing or storage can settle on sensitive habitats and have an adverse effect. Changes in the water regime (surface water or ground water) may cause some habitats to dry out or others to become flooded. Noise may have no influence on some species, but may affect others. Although restoration activities could lead to long term beneficial effects, offsetting the earlier negative effects to some extent.
12 To protect and enhance heritage Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------There are approximately 31 Scheduled Monuments within 8km A, D, E, F, P assets and their settings of the site, as well as a registered park and garden (5km north). There are over 160 listed buildings within 8km or the proposed site, 14 of which are within 2km. Low Farm House, a Grade II listed building, falls within nomination site. 11 of the SMs fall within the nomination site, including various barrows, including round barrows and bowl barrows. These listed buildings and SMs are likely to be significantly negatively affected by the proposals. The excavation of minerals on the site could lead to a loss of heritage assets and their settings although this effect is likely to be subject to mitigation. Further, the extensive working of this site could damage the integrity, particularly from traffic or visual effects, of the registered park and garden.
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13 To protect and enhance the countryside Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ------The site is within the Wolds Area of Landscape Protection. F, I, P and landscape quality Some of the land within this area of search is certified as Environmental Stewardship (an agri-environment scheme). The topography forms a small valley feature which is orientated North West – South East. The preparation, extraction and on- site processing of minerals on a large scale is likely to lead to significant negative effects on the topography and visual integrity of the landscape. Potentially negative effects include visual intrusion and changes to landscape character through the quarry face, soil stockpile, plant, lighting and signage. Excavation and associated working could result in loss of landscape features. Operations such as soil stockpiles could lead to the obstruction of views across the countryside. Long term negative effects may also arise through the quarrying of this site such as the introduction of new/different landscape features and the alteration of character. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel extraction may result in the loss of some P, Q land agricultural land. The classification of the land is 2 and 3. There is potential that this agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction and on-site processing.
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SG9 (NOM17) – Land East of B1249, near Brigham
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs in employment to meet identified needs ? industry and road construction. It is considered that this site is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety The closest residential property is Grange Farm, 30m to the west of N, P the site. Cruckley Farm Rare Breed Centre is 165m to the east. Extraction could detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. Mineral preparation, extraction, on-site processing and transportation at the site is likely to lead to increased nuisance from noise and vibration, dust, as well as negative visual effects. However, the sensitivity of receptors could be reduced as the nomination site is adjacent to a disused (un-restored) quarry and partially comprises a historic landfill site. Effects are likely to occur in the short and medium terms, depending on the duration of the operational works.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med --+-Sand and gravel quarrying will lead to the loss of the existing open P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, space at the site. However, this site may not be of high value for participate in recreational activities and amenity use as it includes a former landfill site and is adjacent to a encourage a healthy lifestyle disused (un-restored) quarry. A public footpath runs through the north of the site though, which could indicate recreational usage that could be compromised. Cruckley Lane, which divides the site into two sections is also a public right of way that could be negatively affected. As the site is proposed for sand and gravel extraction, which could be restored within a few years, predicted negative effects are in the short and medium term. Restoration activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med --0- A,J,K,L related road traffic Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having negative effects on traffic volumes. Further effects include 'intimidation' by large vehicles, danger, use of roads unsuitable for the size of vehicle, damage to verges, dust, spillage, mud from wheels and body, noise from early starts and early arrival at sites (e.g. 06.00 hrs or Sunday evening and parking ready for Monday morning), vibration, and congestion. The adjacent Brigham Quarry has access to the B1249, which could be used for the land north of Cruckley Lane, subject to the level of use improvements that may be required. This could reduce the need for extensive access works and so could reduce the potential for significant effects. Land to the south of Cruckley Lane would require a new access point although the site is close to an existing road network.
7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having potential A, J, N detrimental effects on air quality. Preparation, extraction and on-site processing is likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However, the baseline air quality is good, only minor negative effects in terms of dust are likely to arise during extraction for the nearby properties. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for increased air pollution from long transportation distances.
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9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ------Nafferton Drain and White Dyke pass through the proposed site. A, H, P resources Negative effects to watercourses may result, although the existing land use includes a former landfill site and the site is adjacent to a disused (un-restored) quarry, so mitigation measures may already be in place. Potentially negative effects can arise through the physical presence of the excavation (including modification of rainfall/run-off relationships because of the change in nature of the surface material and loss of temporary groundwater storage); excavation dewatering; potential issues from contamination; and potential issues from reclamation and after-use (see: http://www.goodquarry.com/article.aspx?id=63&navid=12). Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on surface and groundwater resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low ---- A, G flooding The site is partially in a high flood risk zone (Flood Zones 2 and 3), arising from the watercourses bounding the site. However, sand and gravel extraction is considered to be a water-compatible use (PPS25) and thus only minor negative effects are predicted against this Objective as mineral extraction could lead to a change in fluvial patterns.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-MT Perm Med ------A, B, C, N, important wildlife habitats, and to conserve P geodiversity The site has 3 SSSIs within 8km that may be negatively affected by quarrying at the nomination site. The River Hull Headwaters SSSI is approximately 0.5km to the site. Tophill Low SSSI is approximately 4.8km to the south, and Skipsea Bail Mere 6.6km to the east. There are two RIGS within 2km, including Brigham Quarry. It is likely that some negative effects are likely to be incurred to biodiversity assets, both protected and unprotected. Development of the site may lead to the loss of important habitats and species, both on greenfield locations as well as the former landfill site which may have been colonised. They can be lost through direct removal by excavation, or indirectly through some of the environmental impacts. For example, dust generated during excavation, processing or storage can settle on sensitive habitats and have an adverse effect. Changes in the water regime (surface water or ground water) may cause some habitats to dry out or others to become flooded. Noise may have no influence on some species, but may affect others. Effects are likely to be in the short and medium term, arising from both operational and transportation elements of the works, as sand and gravel preparation, extraction and on-site processing may only last a few years. Restoration could lead to a reduction in the significance of negative effects through the creation of new habitats, although these may not necessarily restore existing conditions or effects on nearby designated sites.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-MT Temp Low --0- A, D, E, P their settings There are 16 Scheduled Monuments within 8km of the proposed site, the closest of which is the site of the deserted village of Rotsea, approximately 2.95km to the south west. There are 8 listed buildings within 2km of the nomination site. These heritage features may experience some negative effects as a result of the development, the significance of which may be dependent on their particular location in relation to transport routes accessing and leaving the site. Negative effects may arise from noise, vibration, dust and visual impacts on the settings and integrity of heritage assets. Effects are likely to occur in the short and medium term until the cessation of activities.
13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ---- A, F, I, P landscape quality The topography of the area is low lying with gentle undulations. There is potential that the development of the site could have a negative effect on the landscape, both preparation, extraction and on-site processing as well as post-operations, as waste material could change the shape of the local landscape in the long term. Other potentially negative effects include visual intrusion and changes to landscape character through the quarry face, soil stockpile, plant, lighting and signage. The significance of negative effects may be reduced as the site is adjacent to a disused (un-restored) quarry.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- - 0 - The nomination site comprises two parcels of agricultural land P, Q classified as grades 2 and 3. The extraction of minerals on the site would lead to a loss of this resource in the short to medium term. There is potential that this agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction and on-site processing.
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SG10 (NOM20) – Heigholme, North Side of Leven Canal
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs in employment to meet identified needs industry and road construction. It is considered that this site is ? unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- +/- -- The nomination site encompasses a farmstead; and there is an A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety additional farmstead to the right. Preparation, extraction and on-site N, P processing activities are likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. Mineral preparation, extraction and on-site processing and transportation from the site is likely to lead to increased nuisance from noise and vibration, dust, as well as negative visual effects. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements and improved access arrangements may be required. This would be particularly significant if the transportation of minerals were to be directed through Leven village. Further, cumulative effects if the nearby nomination sites 05,06 and 12 were to proceed are likely to be significant. Effects are likely to be significant in the short and medium term, depending on the length of time required for the extraction of minerals. However, restoration could lead to enhanced amenity value of the site depending on the proposed end use. However, it is unlikely that the loss of the farmstead will be restored so negative effects are also possible. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med --+-Sand and gravel preparation, extraction and on-site processing will P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, lead to the loss of the existing open space at the site. Restoration participate in recreational activities and should restore the lost open space and may improve the natural encourage a healthy lifestyle heritage of the site in the long term. No public footpaths run through the site, however a footpath bounds the southern edge of the proposed site, a further footpath is 380m to the north of the site, and Heigholme Land and Carr Lane run through the site. The development of the site is likely to have negative effects on the use of the footpaths within proximity to the site, particularly the one that bounds its southern edge. Effects are likely to be in the short and medium term, depending on the length of time required for the extraction/ processing of minerals. Restoration activities could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having negative A,J,K,L related road traffic effects on traffic volumes. Further effects include 'intimidation' by large vehicles, danger, use of roads unsuitable for the size of vehicle, damage to verges, dust, spillage, mud from wheels and body, noise from early starts and early arrival at sites (e.g. 06.00 hrs or Sunday evening and parking ready for Monday morning), vibration, and congestion. From the information available, the site does not appear to have an established access route that is separate to the adjacent village of Leven. The A165 is located to the east of Leven village, which may lead to the transportation of minerals through the Leven Conservation Area, as this would form the most direct route to the A road. Therefore significant negative effects are likely during the period of mineral extraction/processing. Further, cumulative effects if the nearby nomination sites 05,06 and 12 were to proceed are likely to be significant. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 26.01.2012.docx C-21
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7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having potential A, J, N detrimental effects on air quality. Preparation, extraction and on-site processing processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However, the baseline air quality is good, only minor negative effects in terms of dust are likely to arise during extraction for the nearby properties. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for increased air pollution from long transportation distances. However, cumulative effects if the nearby nomination sites 05,06 and 12 were to proceed are likely to be significant 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Med ------The nearest watercourse is the Burshill and Barff Drain adjacent to the A, H, P resources eastern boundary. A disused canal (Leven Canal) is located immediately to the south of the nomination site. These are not classified as 'main rivers' by the EA. The degree of risk is, in part, dependent on the sensitivity of local water bodies and the local geological setting will influence the vulnerability of groundwater and associated surface waters. Development of the site has the potential for significant negative effects due to the proximity of water resources, although there is potential for mitigation. Potentially negative effects can arise through the physical presence of the excavation (including modification of rainfall/run-off relationships because of the change in nature of the surface material and loss of temporary groundwater storage); excavation dewatering; potential issues from contamination; and potential issues from reclamation and after-use (see: http://www.goodquarry.com/article.aspx?id=63&navid=12). However, there is potential for water-based restoration at this site which could help to minimise long term effects. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on surface and groundwater resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp High --0- A, G flooding A large proportion of the site is located within Flood Zone 3. Extraction will alter the topography of the landscape and is likely to affect the flooding regime of the site and surrounding area. However, sand and gravel extraction is considered water-compatible development in areas of flood risk according to PPS25 (March 2010) which has lead to reduced significance in the prediction of effects.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-MT Temp Med ------The site has a number of sites within 8km that may be negatively A, B, C, N, important wildlife habitats, and to conserve affected by the proposals, including an SPA, 8km to the east and 5 P geodiversity SSSIs. The closest of these are the Leven Canal SSSI, which borders the south of the site, and Tophill Low, approximately 2.5km to the north west of the site. The Leven Canal Site (http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1003148 .pdf) is currently in an 'unfavourable declining' condition. The Canal is fed by calcareous springs supplying water of a very high quality, which could be affected by mineral extraction works. There are also two ancient woodlands within 8km of the site, the closest being 4.6km to the south. The potential negative effects of mineral extraction are that habitats are lost, together with the species that they support. They can be lost through direct removal by excavation, or indirectly through some of the environmental impacts. For example, dust generated during excavation, processing or storage can settle on sensitive habitats and have an adverse effect. Changes in the water regime (surface water or ground water) may cause some habitats to dry out or others to become flooded. Noise may have no influence on some species, but may affect others. There are 5 RIGS within proximity to the site, the closest, Brandesburton Gravel Pits and Routh Quarry, both located approximately 1km from the site. It is likely that biodiversity within proximity to the site, included designated and non designated areas, as well as on the site, is likely to experience significant negative effects from the extraction of minerals. Effects could be from both operations and transportation, including from noise, vibration and dust, as well as the potential loss of habitats themselves. The adjacent SSSI is likely to experience the greatest level of effects. Effects are likely to be in the short and medium term, depending on the time required for the extraction/processing of minerals on the site. Enhancements through restoration could reduce the significance of long term effects. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 26.01.2012.docx C-22
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-MT Perm Med -- -- 0 -- Leven Conservation Area is located immediately to the east of the site. A, D, E, P their settings There are 15 SMs within 8km of the proposed site, the closest being: Hayholme Moated Site approximately 1.4km to the north; Site of Deserted Village of Eske approximately 4.4 to the south west; and Barf Hill Moated Site approximately 5.2km to the west. There are also 268 listed buildings within 8km of the site, 17 of which are within 2km of the site. Significant negative effects are likely to be most prominent on the Leven Conservation Area adjacent to the site, particularly if the transportation of minerals uses the village as an access route. Effects are likely to be significant in the short and medium term, depending on the length of time required for the extraction/processing of the minerals. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ----A large proportion of the site is certified as Environmental Stewardship A, F, I, L, P landscape quality (an agri-environment scheme). Development of the site could affect the local character of the landscape, particularly as data indicates a varied topography on site that is likely to be altered through preparation/extraction/processing works. Operations such as soil stockpiles could lead to the obstruction of views across the countryside. Other potentially negative effects include visual intrusion and changes to landscape character through the quarry face, soil stockpile, plant, lighting and signage. Excavation and associated working could result in loss of landscape features. Long term negative effects may also arise through the quarrying of this site such as the introduction of new/different landscape features and the alteration of character. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel preparation, extraction and on-site processing may P, Q result in the loss of some agricultural land. The site includes 85ha of agricultural land of grades 2 and 3. However, effects may be short- medium term, as there is potential that this agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction and on-site processing.
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SG11 (AOS1) – Leven and Brandesburton
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Development of the site for Sand and Gravel extraction may employment to meet identified needs help to create local jobs in construction, as well as provide ? material for the construction industry (for example for housing, infrastructure, employment facilities) to meet local needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of the F, J, K, L business and community amenity and safety AOS, particularly when located near residential areas. Minerals ? related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Low - - + - Sand and gravel extraction may lead to the loss of the existing P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, open space within the AoS depending on where extraction participate in recreational activities and ? takes place. Restoration should reinstate the lost open space encourage a healthy lifestyle and may improve the natural heritage of the site in the long term. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel will be transported by road, thereby having J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Low - - + - Sand and gravel layers are shallow thus unlikely to affect H, P resources groundwater. The site does not include any surface water courses but the River Hull flows to the west of the site. There therefore exists a potential for pollution from runoff from tailings ? into surface water courses. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources in the long term. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low --+- G flooding The site is at risk of flooding. Sand and gravel extraction is classified in PPS25 as 'water compatible' within areas of flood risk. Whilst extraction will alter the topography of the ? landscape and is likely to affect the flooding regime of the site and surrounding area, restoration to wetlands can have a beneficial effect on flood risk in the long term. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Low ------+ -- A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve The AOS is predominantly agricultural but also includes some geodiversity residential infrastructure and quarry land uses. Some of the AoS is designated as Environmental Stewardship Area, covered by land management initiatives, and includes ancient woodland, lowland grazing marsh, grassland inventory sites and restored lagoons. Leven Canal and Hornsea Mere SPA/SSSIs are located in close proximity to the AOS, which also includes a number of RIGS. Mineral development within 5 km of Hornsea Mere SPA is considered likely to result in significant adverse impacts to the international site. Depending on the location of extraction, negative effects on these sites and on the biodiversity and geodiversity of the whole Area of Search are likely. Restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term. HRA Screening has identified the potential for significant effects from this allocation and HRA Stage 2 assessment has been recommended.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - Hayholme moated Scheduled Monument lies to the south west D, E their settings of Leven. Extraction within the AOS is considered unlikely to ? have direct negative effects on the monument but, depending on the location of extraction, may detrimentally affect its settings. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Some of the land within the AOS is designated as F, I, P landscape quality Environmental Stewardship Area, covered by land management initiatives, and includes ancient woodland, lowland grazing marsh, grassland inventory sites and restored lagoons. Depending on where it takes place within the AOS, sand and gravel extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality and have negative effects on tranquillity levels; the settings of designated areas are likely to be negatively affected by extraction. However, mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effect of extraction on the landscape. In the longer term, restoration may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Sand and gravel extraction across the Leven and P, Q Brandesburton AOS will result in the loss of agricultural land Grades 2 and 3. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction.
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CR1 (NOM11 and AOS5 (part)) – Greenwick Quarry – 2.5ha.
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of chalk will maintain existing jobs and may help to employment to meet identified needs create local jobs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor 0 0 0 0 The site is surrounded by agricultural land use. There are very few L business and community amenity and safety properties in close proximity to the site and extraction is currently - occurring in the area so proposals for Greenwick Quarry will not represent a significant change to existing processes. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med - - + - There are no accesses or public rights of way within the site. It is P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, therefore considered that effects on the opportunity for people to enjoy participate in recreational activities and this area of open space will be minimal. Restoration activities, encourage a healthy lifestyle however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod 0 0 0 0 Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having negative effects on J related road traffic traffic volumes. However vehicle movements to Greenwick Quarry are already established and as such the extension represents a - continuation of the existing condition rather than a deterioration. The extension to Greenwick Quarry will be accessed via existing operations. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor 0000 J, N Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the - creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However, vehicle movements to Greenwick Quarry and negative effects on air quality are already established.
9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-MT Temp Med --0-There are no water courses located in close proximity to the site. The H, P resources chalk underlying the area is an aquifer which provides a public drinking water supply to the local area. While mineral working at Greenwick Quarry may have an adverse effect on surface and underground waters, drainage and watercourses as chalk extraction requires deeper workings, and the area sits within a sensitive environment, it is considered that an extension to the existing quarry could be accommodated without an additional unacceptable adverse environmental impact. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 G The site is not located in a Flood Risk Zone. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med - - + - Millington Wood & Pastures SSSI is situated approximately 160m to A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve the North East of Greenwick Quarry. Millington Dale grassland geodiversity inventory site is located within one kilometre of the site. Extension of Greenwick Quarry is likely to detrimentally affect the existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term. Appropriate Assessment screening does not anticipate any significant adverse impacts to the integrity of international sites as a result of mineral development at Greenwick Quarry, with mitigation in place, given the distances to the nearest international sites.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ------The area sits within the Wold Area of Landscape Protection an area D, E their settings known to host a number of known archaeological features. Of note, the archaeological features of Callis Wold Farm, Millington & Huggate Wolds, Lillington Lings, Stable Plantation, and Round Barrow are located in the vicinity of the site. The proposed extension of Greenwick Quarry is likely to further detrimentally affect the setting of these sites. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- F, I, P The area sits within the Wold Area of Landscape Protection. A landscape quality Countryside Stewardship area is located to the west of the site and an Entry Level Stewardship area is located adjacent to the site. Extension of Greenwick Quarry is likely to have negative effects on the setting of these areas, the quality of the local landscape and on tranquillity levels. However, this is likely to represent a continuation of existing effects rather than a deterioration and mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effects. In the longer term, restoration may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Chalk extraction at Greenwick Quarry will result in the loss of P, Q agricultural land of Grades 3 and 4. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction.
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CR2 (NOM4 and AOS6 (part)) – Brick Dyke Lane, Riplingham – 2.5ha.
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of chalk will maintain existing jobs and may help employment to meet identified needs to create local jobs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - The site is surrounded by agricultural land with very few nearby J, K business and community amenity and safety properties. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. However vehicle movements to existing nearby extraction sites are established. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med - - + - There are no accesses or public rights of way within the site. It is C, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, therefore considered that effects on the opportunity for people to participate in recreational activities and enjoy this area of open space will be minimal. Restoration encourage a healthy lifestyle activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having negative effects J related road traffic on traffic volumes. However vehicle movements to existing nearby extraction sites are already established. The site is accessed down a long access track from Brick Dyke Lane. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having potential J, N detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However, vehicle movements to existing nearby extraction sites and negative effects on air quality are already established. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ------Working the site at Brick Dyke Lane may have an adverse effect on H resources surface and underground waters, drainage and watercourses as chalk extraction requires deeper workings. The site is located in a Ground Water Protection Zone. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 G The site is not located in a Flood Risk Zone. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med --+- A, B, C, P The site is currently agricultural land which supports a range of flora important wildlife habitats, and to conserve and fauna. To the east of the Brick Dyke Lane site is an area geodiversity designated as a grassland inventory site and to the west is an area designated as a woodland inventory site but the site itself is not designated. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod 0000There are no sites of heritage or historical value in close proximity D their settings on the site. The site of the medieval village of Weedley is located to - the south of the Brick Dyke Lane site but workings at the site are not considered likely to affect this.
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13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - The site is located in a designated Environmental Stewardship F, I landscape quality Area. Chalk extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality although this is reduced by natural screening of the site to the south and west by the hillside plantation. Extraction may also have negative effects on tranquillity levels. However, this is likely to represent a continuation of existing effects due to nearby extraction sites rather than a deterioration and mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce detrimental effects of extraction. Restoration following the cessation of extraction may be able to reverse this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Chalk extraction at Brick Dyke Lane will result in the loss of P, Q agricultural land of Grades 2 and 3. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of chalk extraction.
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CR3 (AOS6 (part)) – Swinescaif
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock and chalk may help to create ? employment to meet identified needs local jobs in industry and road construction. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- The AOS is surrounded by agricultural land with South Cave village J, K, L, I business and community amenity and safety ? to the south west. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Low ------F, P Depending on the location, minerals working will lead to the loss of and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and open space and woodland at the site. Restoration may reinstate the encourage a healthy lifestyle ? open space but it will take many years for lost woodland to be reinstated. The National Trail the Wolds Way, runs around the eastern site, the use of which is likely to be disrupted by extraction. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Extracted minerals will be transported by road, thereby having J ? related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - Extracted minerals will be transported by road, thereby having J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are ? likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Low - - 0 - Minerals extraction within the AOS may have an adverse effect on H, P resources surface and underground waters, drainage and watercourses as chalk and limestone extraction require deeper workings. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these water resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 G The AOS is not located in a Flood Risk Zone. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Low ------The nominated site is currently agricultural and forest land which A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve supports a range of flora and fauna, including areas designated as geodiversity lowland grazing marsh and under the grassland inventory. Some of the site is designated as Environmental Stewardship Area, including environmentally sensitive areas, and areas covered by land management initiatives. Drewton Lane Pits SSSI is located over 1km to the north west. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity in the long term. HRA Screening has identified the potential for significant effects from this allocation and an HRA Stage 2 assessment has been recommended. It is not anticipated that there will be any significant adverse impacts to the integrity of international sites as a result of mineral development within this candidate area of search with mitigation in place. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod 0000There are no sites of heritage or historical value in close proximity D their settings on the site. The site of the medieval village of Weedley is located to - the south of the Brick Dyke Lane site but workings at the site are not considered likely to affect this.
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13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- The site is located in the Wolds Area of Landscape Protection and F, I, P landscape quality is located in an Environmental Stewardship Area. Chalk and crushed rock extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality although depending on the location of extraction sites this may be reduced by natural screening of the site by ? existing plantations and the topography of the area. Extraction may also have negative effects on tranquillity levels. Mitigation measures such as landscaping and screening may further reduce detrimental effects of extraction. Restoration following the cessation of extraction may be able to reverse any negative effects on landscape and countryside quality. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low -- -- 0 -- Depending on location, minerals working within this AOS is likely to P, Q result in the loss of agricultural land of Grades 2 and 3. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of chalk extraction.
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CR4 (AOS7) – Castle Farm and Drewton Farm
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs employment to meet identified needs in industry and road construction. It is considered that this site ? is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local LT Temp Low ------The site is surrounded by agricultural land with very few nearby J, K, L, I business and community amenity and safety properties. There are three public Rights of Way within the site, ? access to which is likely to be disrupted as a result of extraction. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local LT Temp Low ------Crushed rock extraction will lead to the loss of the existing open P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, space at the site. Restoration may improve the natural heritage participate in recreational activities and ? of the site in the long term. There are three public Rights of Way encourage a healthy lifestyle within the site, access to which is likely to be disrupted as a result of extraction. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ----Crushed rock will be transported by road, thereby having J related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. The site sits either side of the B1230. However new access to the site may be required. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local LT Temp Low - - - - Crushed rock will be transported by road, thereby having J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local LT Temp Low ---- H, P There exists the potential for detrimental effects on water resources resources. Drewton Beck flows to the south of the site and a drain flows through the middle of the site. Appropriate site ? practices should prevent negative effects on these watercourses. Restoration to wetlands may improve the quality of water resources following the cessation of extraction. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 G The site is not located in a Flood Risk Zone. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat LT Perm Low ------A, B, C, P The site is currently agricultural land which supports a range of important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geodiversity flora and fauna. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the existing biodiversity of the site but restoration following cessation of extraction may enhance biodiversity. The site is located in close proximity to Brantingham Dale SSSI which could be negatively affected by extraction. HRA Screening has identified the potential for significant effects from this allocation and an HRA Stage 2 assessment has been recommended. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod ------Castle farm is a grade 2 listed building and lies within the site. D their settings The conservation areas of Hotham and North Caveare within - 500m, and a listed Church and other listed buildings are within 700m.
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13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local LT Temp Low ------The site is surrounded by land designated as Environmental F, I, P landscape quality Stewardship Area but is itself not designated. The site is situated in the Wolds Area of Landscape Protection. Crushed rock extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the landscape quality and have negative effects on tranquillity levels. Restoration following the cessation of extraction may be able to reverse this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ------Crushed rock extraction at the Castle Farm and Drewton Farm P, Q site will result in the loss of agricultural land of Grades 2 and 3. Restoration to wetlands will see that the loss of agricultural land continues in the long term. However, restoration to agricultural land is also possible.
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CR5 (NOM16) – Land to the West of B1249, near Langtoft
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs employment to meet identified needs in industry and road construction. It is considered that this site ? is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low ------The nomination site comprises farmland and is adjacent to the A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety settlement of Langtoft to the north. Extraction could N, P detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. Mineral preparation, extraction, on-site processing and transportation at the site is likely to lead to increased nuisance from noise and vibration, dust, as well as negative visual effects. However, the sensitivity of receptors could be reduced as the nomination site surrounds an existing quarry. However, there are also residential properties to the north east corner of the nomination site, that are not directly adjacent to a quarry at present. If extraction takes place close to these dwellings, the adverse effects on the amenity of these dwellings could be significant in the short and medium term, depending on the length of time required for 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med 00++There are no accesses or public rights of way within the site. It P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, is therefore considered that effects on the opportunity for people participate in recreational activities and to enjoy this area of open space will be minimal. Restoration encourage a healthy lifestyle activities, however, could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Tem p Med -- -- 0 -- A,J,K,L Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having negative related road traffic effects on traffic volumes. The site has an existing access track which connects to Driffield Road. However, this is a 'B' classified road, which therefore may be affected significantly, compared to an 'A' road. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for effects from long transportation distances. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having potential A, J, N detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. However, the baseline air quality is good, only minor negative effects in terms of dust are likely to arise during extraction for the nearby properties. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for increased air pollution from long transportation distances. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ---- A, H, P The nearest watercourse is approximately 50m to the north resources east. Potentially negative effects can arise through the physical presence of the excavation (including modification of rainfall/run- off relationships because of the change in nature of the surface material and loss of temporary groundwater storage); excavation dewatering; potential issues from contamination; and potential issues from reclamation and after-use (see: http://www.goodquarry.com/article.aspx?id=63&navid=12) Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on surface and groundwater resources.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 The site is not located in a flood risk area. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------The site has a number of sites within 8km that may be A, B, C, N, important wildlife habitats, and to conserve negatively affected by the proposals, including 2 SSSIs and 5 P geodiversity RIGS (now referred to as Local Geological Sites (LGS)). The existing chalk quarry that the site surrounds, and the disused pit adjacent to the nomination site, are both designated as LGS. It is likely that these sites were afforded protection for geological interests following mineral extraction. There is a possibility that further working of minerals at the nomination site could threaten the integrity of these designated areas. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-MT Temp Low --0- A, D, E, P their settings There are approximately 40 Scheduled Monuments within 8km of the site. The closest of these are both 1.9km from the site, one to the south east and one to the south west. Depending on the scale of excavation works, the views from the sites (setting) could be affected by the proposals. The sites comprise Cottam Medieval Settlement and cultivation terraces and Iron Age Warrow Cemetery. There are 2 listed buildings within 2km of the site and a registered park and garden approximately 5.9km to the west.
13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ------The site is located in an area of undulating topography in the A, F, I, P landscape quality Wolds Area of Landscape Protection. Some of the land within this area of search is certified as Environmental Stewardship (an agri-environment scheme). It is likely that the rural nature of the site will be significantly affected through the preparation, extraction and on-site processing of minerals at the site, particularly given the potential for effects on views from neighbouring properties and Langtoft. Operations such as soil stockpiles could lead to the obstruction of views across the countryside. Other potentially negative effects include visual intrusion and changes to landscape character through the quarry face, soil stockpile, plant, lighting and signage. Excavation and associated working could result in loss of landscape features. Long term negative effects may also arise through the quarrying of this site such as the introduction of new/different landscape features and the alteration of character. Increased traffic for transportation is also likely to contribute to a loss of tranquillity. However, the significance of this effect may be reduced slightly due to the existing chalk quarry. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Quarrying may result in the loss of some agricultural land. P, Q There is potential that this agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction and on-site processing.
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CR6 (NOM18) – Land West of Wold Road, near Nafferton
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs employment to meet identified needs in industry and road construction. It is considered that this site ? is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- The nomination site is surrounded by farmland, with farmsteads A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety to the north, east and south. The site is adjacent to a disused N, P (un-restored) quarry, which is in-between the nomination site and some of the nearby dwellings. There is, however, a residential property directly adjacent to the site that appears to be in connection with the Piggery, also adjacent. It is considered that negative effects to the adjacent residence are likely. Effects from extraction on other nearby properties may also result, from an increase in nuisance from noise and vibration, dust, as well as negative visual effects arising from operational works and transportation. The significance of these effects may be increased due to the cumulative effects of a new quarry and the adjacent land uses. However, the established quarry is screened on the northern, eastern and southern boundaries by tree belts. Effects are likely to be most prominent in the short and medium terms depending on the length of time required for excavation/processing works 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Low -- -- + - Chalk extraction and on-site processing will lead to the loss of P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, the existing open space at the site. However, effects against participate in recreational activities and this Objective are unlikely to be significant, as there are no encourage a healthy lifestyle public rights of way crossing the site. Further, the land is used for agricultural purposes, and the surrounding uses may have reduced the potential for the immediate area to be used for recreation. These uses include an existing chalk quarry, historic landfill, a pumping station and a piggery. Restoration could, however, improve the natural heritage of the site in the long term. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- A,J,K,L related road traffic Chalk will be transported by road, which could have negative effects on traffic volumes. Further effects include 'intimidation' by large vehicles, danger, use of roads unsuitable for the size of vehicle, damage to verges, dust, spillage, mud from wheels and body, noise from early starts and early arrival at sites (e.g. 06.00 hrs or Sunday evening and parking ready for Monday morning), vibration, and congestion. The nomination site is accessed by agricultural access points. Existing access arrangements are likely to require improvements to the access to Nafferton Grange/Heights. Wold Road forms connectivity to the A614. The use of this road for access could lead to negative effects as it is narrow. This could lead to negative effects on other road users, including both car users, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. Effects are likely to be in the short and medium term depending on the length of time required for preparation, extraction and on-site processing activities. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for increased air pollution from long transportation distances.
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7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med --0- A, J, N Chalk will be transported by road, thereby having potential detrimental effects on air quality. Preparation, extraction and on- site processing processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. As a low value material, transportation distances are likely to be within the East Riding thus reducing the potential for increased air pollution from long transportation distances. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Low ---- A, H, P The nearest watercourse is approximately 1.6km to the east in resources Ruston Parva. Negative effects to watercourses may result. Potentially negative effects can arise through the physical presence of the excavation (including modification of rainfall/run- off relationships because of the change in nature of the surface material and loss of temporary groundwater storage); excavation dewatering; potential issues from contamination; and potential issues from reclamation and after-use (see: http://www.goodquarry.com/article.aspx?id=63&navid=12). Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on surface and groundwater resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 A, G The site is not located in a high flood risk area. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------The site has 2 sites within 8km that may be negatively affected A, B, C, N, important wildlife habitats, and to conserve P by the proposals, including 2 SSSIs. The River Hull Headwaters geodiversity is 3.2km to the east and 4.2km to the south. Cottam Well Dale is 7.5km to the west. Further to this, there are 6 RIGS (now LGS) within 8km of the site. One of these designations, Nafferton Wold Quarry, is directly adjacent to the site. It is likely that this site was afforded protection for geological interests during mineral extraction. There is a possibility that further extraction of minerals at the nomination site could threaten the integrity of this designated area.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Low --0-There are approximately 32 Scheduled Monuments within 8km A, D, E, P their settings of the site and 147 listed buildings. The closest SMs are Nether Hall Moated Site and Fishpond (2.6km to the south) and Medieval Settlement of Pockthorpe at Pockthorpe Hall (2.15km to the north). There are 8 listed buildings within 2km of the site. However, none of these sites are considered to be within the immediate proximity to the site. The heritage assets that are closest to the nomination site are beyond the A614 to the south. It is considered that the potential for effects will be reduced by the separation of these land uses by this boundary. In terms of the SM to the north, it is likely that transportation of minerals will be in a southerly direction, thereby reducing the potential for negative effects.
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13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ------The site is within the Wolds Area of Landscape Protection. A, F, I, L, P landscape quality Some of the land within this area of search is certified as Environmental Stewardship (an agri-environment scheme). Therefore there is the potential for negative effects against this Objective if the nomination site is delivered for the extraction of chalk. Excavation and associated working could result in loss of landscape features. Long term negative effects may arise through the quarrying of this site such as the introduction of new/different landscape features and the alteration of character. However, the piggery, historic landfill site, pumping station and quarry, as well as the existing farm and hotel, may have reduced local tranquillity levels. Further, the established quarry is screened on the northern, eastern and southern boundaries by tree belts. The significance of effects from the nomination site will also be dependent on the levels of transportation required and other potential mitigation such as working hours. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Chalk extraction at the nomination site will result in the loss of P, Q agricultural land. The site is currently in agricultural use and classified as grades 2 and 3. There is potential that this agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction and on-site processing.
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C1 (NOM10 and PA03) – Tongue Lane, Bromfleet – 83ha.
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ 0 ++ Development of the site for clay and sand extraction may help to employment to meet identified needs create local jobs and provide materials for industry (particularly tile manufacture) to meet local needs. The landbank of clay at Broomfleet is required to be maintained for at least 25 years. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ---- J, K, L, N, O The site is surrounded by agricultural and mineral land uses. There is business and community amenity and safety a cottage located within 100m of the site and the village of Broomfleet is located 1km to the east of the site. Extraction is likely to detrimentally affect the amenity of these areas. However, extraction is currently occurring in the area and proposals for Broomfleet will not represent a significant change to existing processes. Minerals related traffic may have a negative impact on nearby settlements. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med --+- F, P Clay and sand extraction will lead to the loss of the existing open and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, participate in recreational activities and space at the site. The site is located on the floodplain of the River encourage a healthy lifestyle Humber and as such, given the flat topography of the area, is visible from the Humber Estuary International Sites. Extraction from the site is likely to detrimentally affect the settings of these sites although the extent of this may be reduced by landscaping and screening. Restoration should reinstate the lost open space, remove the negative visual impacts and may improve the natural heritage in the long term. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Tem p Med - - - - Extracted clay and sand will be transported by road, thereby having J related road traffic negative effects on traffic volumes. Whilst clay is a lower bulk material and as such has less volume and is more economical to transport, it is commonly supplied over a wide area. Vehicle movements associated with the existing operation are established, vehicles travel via Tongue Lane a single track road with passing places to the B1230 from which access can be gained to the A63/ M62. As such the extension at Broomfleet represents a continuation of the existing condition rather than a deterioration. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - - - Clay and sand will be transported by road, thereby having potential J, N detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. As such the extension at Broomfleet represents a continuation of the existing condition rather than a deterioration. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med - - - - The site includes various internal drains and the Market Weighton H, P resources Canal is located adjacent to the site's eastern boundary. Mineral working may have an adverse effect on surface and underground waters, drainage and watercourses. Appropriate site practices should minimise negative effects on these watercourses. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0 0 0 0 The site is located in Flood Zone 2. However, a strategic flood risk G flooding assessment of potential clay extraction works at Broomfleet - concludes that groundwater flooding of the workings can be controlled by pumping and that the extraction proposals will not increase flood risk at the site or elsewhere.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med -- -- + - An application for planning permission for the site is underway so A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve Broomfleet has not been subject to Appropriate Assessment geodiversity screening. However a number of international sites are located within 20km of NOM10 (including the Humber Estuary International Sites which are around 2km to the south of the site) which may be detrimentally affected by extended extraction. Likely effects on the species for which the Humber Estuary was designated are considered to be at an acceptable level, as are effects to other locally and nationally valuable species and habitats that are thought likely to inhabit or use the site. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med - - - - There are a number of Scheduled Monuments in the locality including D, E their settings Weighton lock, Blacktoft and moated site at Flaxfleet, the settings of which are likely to be detrimentally affected. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med - - 0 - The Broomfleet site is located in an Environmental Stewardship Area F, I, P landscape quality with a Countryside Stewardship Area to the south west and east of the site. The settings of these areas are likely to be detrimentally affected by the extension of Broomfleet at Tongue Lane. Clay working may have a negative effect on tranquillity levels. However, this is likely to represent a continuation of existing effects rather than a deterioration and mitigation such as landscaping and screening may reduce the detrimental effects. In the longer term, restoration may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Tem p Med -- -- 0 -- Clay and sand extraction at Broomfleet will result in the loss of P, Q agricultural land of Grades 2, 3 and 4. This agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction.
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SS1 (NOM19) – Land West of A1034, South Cave
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg LT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs employment to meet identified needs in industry and road construction. It is considered that this site ? is unlikely to be suitable for mineral extraction in the short to medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ------The nomination site is surrounded by farmland with farmsteads A, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety to the north and east. Station house is within the nomination N, P site. The nearest dwellings are located on the opposite side of station road to the east of the site. Working of the nomination would increase the potential for negative effects for these properties as they are not at present directly adjacent to the on- site (disused and un-restored) quarry. Mineral preparation, extraction, on-site processing and transportation at the site is likely to lead to increased nuisance from noise and vibration, dust, as well as negative visual effects. Cumulative effects, if the other nearby nomination sites, such as NOM03 are developed, are likely to be significant 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Mod Local ST-LT Temp Low - - + - No public footpaths run through or immediately adjacent to the P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, site although public footpaths pass to the north (325m) and participate in recreational activities and south (166m) of the site. Swinescalf Road borders the south of encourage a healthy lifestyle the site. The extension of activities at the nomination site could disrupt the use of the road for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders through an increase in quarry-related traffic thereby causing some negative effects. However, this effect may not be significantly different from the existing situation as there is already a (disused) quarry on site. Restoration activities could create an overall positive effect in the long term, depending on the nature of proposals. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low - - 0 - The mineral will be transported by road, thereby having negative A,J,K,L related road traffic effects on traffic volumes. The batching plant to the north of the site benefits from an existing industrial standard access point which may help to minimise the significance of potential effects. Further, the disused quarry benefits from an un-metalled access onto Everthorpe Road. However, improvements to access routes may reduce effects. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Material from the site will be transported by road, thereby having A, J, N potential detrimental effects on air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Med ------The nearest watercourse is Ferry Beck located in the southern A, H, P resources part of the site and Drewton Beck immediately adjacent to the northern boundary. Potentially negative effects can arise through the physical presence of the excavation (including modification of rainfall/run-off relationships because of the change in nature of the surface material and loss of temporary groundwater storage); excavation dewatering; potential issues from contamination; and potential issues from reclamation and after- use (see: http://www.goodquarry.com/article.aspx?id=63&navid=12). The closest groundwater protection area is approximately 3km to the east. Appropriate site practices should seek to minimise negative effects on surface and groundwater resources. 5049925 ERYC-KHCC JMDPD SA-SAE V5 ISSUE 26.01.2012.docx C-41
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000 A, G The site is not located in a flood risk area. flooding - 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------A, B, C, N, important wildlife habitats, and to conserve The nomination site encompasses a site designated as a SSSI- P geodiversity Everthorpe Quarry. "Everthorpe Quarry provides the best exposure in Britain of the Cave Oolite. This section has also provided the only known ammonite from this horizon. It is thus of considerable stratigraphic importance in establishing the correlation of this isolated unit with its lateral equivalents; the Cayton Bay Formation in Yorkshire and the Lincolnshire Limestone Formation to the south." (http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/ citation/citation_photo/1002180.pdf) Another SSSI (Drewton Lane Pits) is directly adjacent to the nomination site. "This site is notified for its international geological interest, the nationally important populations of great crested newts and outstanding assemblage of breeding amphibians." (http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/c tation_photo/1001156.pdf). Further, the site is approximately 5.5km from the Humber Estuary SAC, SPA and Ramsar site. It is likely that the SSSI designations are used by the birds that also use the Humber Estuary, thereby increasing their potential importance for nature conservation. There are 3 ancient woodlands within 8km of the site and 9 RIGS. The potential negative effects of mineral extraction are that habitats are lost, together with the species that they support. They can be lost through direct removal by excavation, or indirectly through some of the environmental impacts. For example, dust generated during excavation, processing or storage can settle on sensitive habitats and have an adverse effect. Changes in the water regime (surface water or ground water) may cause some habitats to dry out. Noise may have no influence on some species, but may affect others. HRA Screening has identified the potential for significant effects from this allocation and an HRA Stage 2 assessment has been recommended. Cumulative effects, if the other nearby nomination sites, such as NOM03 are developed, are likely to be significant and should be considered in proposals.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Poor Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ------There are 20 Scheduled Monuments within 8km of the site A, D, E, P their settings including a Romano-British Villa at Cockle Pits near Brantingham (2.5km south). There is a Registered Park and Gardne approximately 7.7km to the north west of the site, and 164 listed buildings within 8km. 27 of these are less that 1.5km from the site. There is potential for these assets to be affected negatively by the proposals.
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13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ------A, F, I, L, P The site is within the Wolds Area of Landscape Protection. landscape quality Some of the land within this area of search is certified as Environmental Stewardship (an agri-environment scheme). Excavation and associated working could result in loss of landscape features. Long term negative effects may arise through the quarrying of this site such as the introduction of new/different landscape features and the alteration of character.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med P, Q -- -- 0 -- The extraction of minerals at the site is likely to lead to the loss of agricultural land. There is potential that this agricultural land could be restored following cessation of extraction and on-site processing.
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C.2 Policy Components Assessments C.2.1 This section presents the findings of the detailed assessment of the policies set out in the Joint Minerals Development Plan Document, grouped by Core Strategy Objective. Each table contains predictions and evaluation of effects for each SA objective, in accordance with the methodology described in Section 1, together with a commentary/explanation of the assessment and references to the mitigation measures detailed in Section 11. The condition of both the short term and medium-long term future baselines are also detailed for reference against each objective. Table C.1 explains the terms and symbols used in the tables.
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1 - Core Policies Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Core Policies affect local areas individually and seek to provide for a minerals sustainable supply of minerals to contribute to identified needs. Core Policy for ERY states required levels of sand and gravel and crushed rock production. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med +/- +/- ++ + The Core Policies seek to provide a continous supply of mineral economy of East Riding and Hull resources, which may lead to improved local economic conditions. With regards to the Core Policy for ERY, safeguarding areas through preventing development may be detrimental to the short term local ? economy. However, the policy in the longer term may contribute to economic growth, as it seeks to maximise the contribution of minerals developments to the economy through restoration and afteruse of minerals sites. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ +++ +++ The Core Policies seek to provide a continous supply of mineral employment to meet identified needs resources, which will support the development of housing and employment sites. Policies seek to safeguard local quality of life, which may contribute to meeting local housing needs. In the longer term the Core Policy for ERY seeks to maximise the economic benefits of restoration. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ The Core Policies seek to ensure that minerals developments are A, I, L, K, N, business and community amenity and safety undertaken in a manner which safeguards the quality of life of the O communities which will include aspects such as amenity and safety.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med +++++++The ERY Core Policy seeks to maximise the contribution of minerals P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, developments to communities and the environment through restoration participate in recreational activities and and afteruse of sites. Ensuring quality of life is not hindered through encourage a healthy lifestyle minerals development may improve health levels. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ------The Core Policies do not state how traffic movements will be managed, J related road traffic other than the need for a framework for decision making. Without specifying transport nodes or methods the provision of minerals may lead to an increase in road-based transportation. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ------The continued development of mineral resources is likely to lead to J, N further dust and fine particulates being emitted. Seeking to safeguard natural assets may help reduce this effect. Increased road-based transport may have detrimental effects on air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Tem p Med ++ ++ ++ ++ The Core Policies both seek to provide additional capacity for aggregate M, O and increase aggregates recycling recycling, which will help reduce waste levels. The Core Policies do not consider onsite energy efficiency or renewables generation.
9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-MT Tem p Med ++ ++ ++ ++ The Core Policies seek to safeguard natural assets which will include resources water resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med --+/--Although mineral working is considered to be low risk development in a G flooding flood plain, developments may lead to a change in land topography which may lead to an increased flood risk elsewhere. In the longer ? term, minerals developments could provide flood storage, which may be included within the ERY Core Policy to maximise environmental contributions through restoration.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Although not specifically referenced (except for the Holderness Coast), A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve biodiversity, habitats and areas which are important for their geodiversity geodiversity are likely to be protected through the Core Policies' aims to safeguard the natural assets of the plan area. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ The policies seek to safeguard the heritage of the area. D, E their settings 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med - - ++ +/- Landscape quality and countryside is likely to be negatively affected F, P landscape quality overall by minerals developments, although some protected areas are likely to be safeguarded from development. In the longer term , ? restoration and afteruse schemes may enhance landscape quality. Safeguarding the natural assets of the plan area will assist with the protection of the countryside and landscape quality. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat ST-MT Temp Med --+-Minerals extraction and processing will take agricultural land out of use Q and will thus result in a loss of best value agricultural land. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality. The Core Policies do not seek to protect best quality agricultural land from loss.
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2 - Aggregate Minerals: Sand and Gravel Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Preferred areas will contribute to sub-regional apportionment of 8.3mt, with the minerals balance of sand and gravel reserves totalling 9.2mt. Provision will be made to ensure sand and gravel production to be maintained at an average level of 0.52 million tonnes per year to 2026. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- Mineral used in construction which supports the development of infrastructure economy of East Riding and Hull for economic growth. However, precluding non mineral development to prevent sterilisation may create a hindrance to economic growth. At present, the ? majority of the Preferred Areas and Areas of Search and principally used as agricultural land. As such, the effect if preclusion of non-mineral development is likely to be small. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Ensuring a supply of sand and gravel may help to create local jobs in employment to meet identified needs construction, as well as provide material for the construction (for example of housing, infrastructure, employment facilities) to meet local needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ----The majority of deposits are away from the larger strategic settlements. This A, I, K, L, N, business and community amenity and safety may help to preserve residential and other amenity. However, this may also O lead to an increase in road transportation which may compromise air quality and safety. There are two public rights of way crossing AOS01 as well as PA02, and 1 crosses AOS04, which will need to be diverted or restricted, which is likely to have a negative effect on amenity. AOS02 is 212m from the nearest residence, AOS04 250m from the nearest residence, and AOS03 is 100m north of a holiday home park, which may also be negatively affected. These effects will be minimised by development control policies DC2 and DC5. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low --+-Increased mineral working may lead to the loss of some open space which P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, may have been used for recreational purposes. This may be reinstated or participate in recreational activities and improved in the longer term as a result of the core policies. encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ------The majority of deposits are away from the larger strategic settlements. The J related road traffic DPD also makes provisions for adequate quantities of sand and gravel, which are likely to increase the number of sites operating. Thess may in combination lead to an increase in the distances and volumes of minerals transported by road. However sand and gravel site selection took into account the location of sites with respect to their likely markets. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ------The majority of deposits are away from the larger strategic settlements. This J, N may lead to an increase the distances minerals are transported by road and thus a decrease in air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ------The further extraction of sand and gravel may increase resource consumption. M, O and increase aggregates recycling The Policy does not promote aggregate recycling. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ----Sand and gravel layers are shallow thus unlikely to affect groundwater. H resources However, there exists a potential for pollution from runoff from tailings into surface water courses. Core Policies should ensure pollution is prevented. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med --+/--Although mineral working is considered to be low risk development in a flood G flooding plain, developments may lead to a change in land topography which may lead to an increased flood risk elsewhere. In the longer term, minerals developments could provide flood storage, which may be included within the ERY Core Policy to maximise environmental contributions through restoration.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ----Development Control policies should protect biodiversity through the extraction A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve of this mineral, as required in Policy AGG2. The Appropriate Assessment geodiversity Screening Report also found that there is potential for Areas of Search for Sand and Gravel AOS01, AOS04 and AOS13 to have negative effects on the Humber Estuary SPA and Ramsar site. AOS05 may have a negative effect on the Hornsea Mere SPA. If these sites are to be developed, a full AA will need to be carried out to ensure no negative effects arise. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----Policies AGG1 and AGG2 require that areas of sand and gravel extraction D, E their settings should meet other policy requirements. As such, Policy DC16 will protect the heritage assets located in close proximity to Preferred Areas and Areas of Search from unreasonable harm. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med --0-As the majority of sites are not close to the larger strategic settlements, mineral F, I, L, P landscape quality working may have a negative effect on tranquility levels where the mineral is developed. A number of the Areas of Search referred to in Policy AGG2 are ? located in or in close proximity to Countryside Stewardship Areas which are valued for their landscape quality. In the longer term, restoration as required by core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med --+-Mineral working may lead to the loss of agricultural land in the short to medium P, Q term. PS02, AOS02, AOS03 and AOS08 contain some Grade 2 agricultural land. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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3 - Aggregate Minerals: Crushed Rock Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Safeguarding existing and likely future crushed rock deposits minerals will contribute to meeting mineral requirements. ERY Core Strategy requires provision of crushed rock to be maintained at an average level of 0.33 million tonnes per year to 2026. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- Crushed rock provides low grade aggregates used in cement economy of East Riding and Hull and fill and sub base roadstone which supports the development of industry and infrastructure for economic growth. However, precluding non mineral development to prevent ? sterilisation may create a hindrance to economic growth. At present, the majority of the Preferred Areas and Areas of Search and principally used as agricultural land. As such, the effect if preclusion of non-mineral development is likely to be small.
3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++++Ensuring a supply of crushed rock may help to create local jobs employment to meet identified needs in industry and road construction. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low ----Policies aim to achieve a supply and distribution pattern that I, K, L, N, O business and community amenity and safety reflects the existing settlement hierarchy and future spread of development. This is likely to require road transportation in settlements which may compromise air quality and safety for residents. Policy DC2 should help to minimise this effect. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low --+-Increased mineral working may lead to the loss of some open F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, space, some of which is located within an Area of Great participate in recreational activities and Landscape Value, which may have been used for recreational encourage a healthy lifestyle purposes. The lost open space may be reinstated or improved in the longer term as a result of the core policies and DC policies. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ------Policies aim to achieve a supply and distribution pattern that J, K related road traffic reflects the existing settlement hierarchy and future spread of development. This is likely to require road transportation to settlements, thereby increasing road traffic levels. The DPD also makes provisions for adequate quantities of crushed rock, which are likely to increase the number of sites operating. Impacts from increased traffic movements will be minimised by policy DC2 which gives regard to amenity and pollution impacts on residents and users in the locality. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ------Policies aim to achieve a supply and distribution pattern that J, N reflects the existing settlement hierarchy and future spread of development. This is likely to require road transportation to settlements which will detrimentally affect air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust which will also have negative effects on air quality. This effect may be minimised by policy DC1 which considers impacts upon the local area from dust and fumes. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ------The further extraction of crushed rock may increase resource M, O and increase aggregates recycling consumption. The Policy does not promote aggregate recycling.
9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ----Mineral working can have an adverse effect on surface and H resources underground waters, drainage and watercourses as limestone and chalk extraction requires deeper workings. Policy DC8 will minimise this effect.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med --+/--Although mineral working is considered to be low risk G flooding development in a flood plain, developments may lead to a change in land topography which may lead to an increased flood risk elsewhere. In the longer term, minerals developments could provide flood storage, which may be included within the ERY Core Policy to maximise environmental contributions through restoration. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ----Development Control policies should protect biodiversity A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve through the extraction of this mineral, as required in Policy geodiversity AGG7. However, a number of the Areas of Search referred to in Policy AGG7 are located in or in close proximity to sites nationally or internationally designated for their ecological value. The Appropriate Assessment Screening Report also found that there is potential for Areas of Search AOS10 and AOS13 to have negative effects on the Humber Estuary SPA and Ramsar site. If these sites are to be developed, a full AA will need to be carried out to ensure no negative effects arise. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----DC policies DC1 and DC6 will help to minimise effects on the D, E their settings heritage assets, both designated, such as the Scheduled Monuments at Greenwick Quarry and non-designated, known to be located at the Areas of Search. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- The location of mineral working away from larger strategic F, I, L, P landscape quality settlements and potentially within an Area of Great Landscape Value is likely to have a negative effect on tranquility levels and the existing landscape quality where the mineral is developed. A number of the Areas of Search referred to in Policy AGG7 are located in or in close proximity to Countryside Stewardship Areas which are valued for their landscape quality. In the longer term, restoration as required by core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med --+-Mineral working of the Areas of Search will lead to the loss of P, Q agricultural land in the short to medium term, some of which ? may be best quality. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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4 - Aggregates outside Defined Areas Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++The ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside Preferred minerals Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is demonstrated, extraction may be permitted, thereby contributing to meeting need for minerals. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++Whilst the ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside economy of East Riding and Hull Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is demonstrated, this may be permitted, thereby supporting the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++Whilst the ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside employment to meet identified needs Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is demonstrated, this may be permitted, thereby potentially providing employment opportunities. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- Where a need for extraction is demonstrated this may lead to an I, K, L, N, O business and community amenity and safety increase in road transportation which may compromise air quality and safety. However, one reason stated in the ERY Core Policy for ? permitted extraction outside Preferred Areas and Areas of Search is important benefits to the environment or local communities thereby potentially resulting in benefits to local amenity. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- The ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside Preferred F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, Areas and Areas of Search. Where a significant need is ? participate in recreational activities and demonstrated, extraction may be permitted which may have encourage a healthy lifestyle detrimental effects on this objective. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- Whilst the ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside J, K related road traffic Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is ? demonstrated, this may be permitted, which is likely to increase road traffic levels. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- Whilst the ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside J, N Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is ? demonstrated, this may be permitted, which is likely to have detrimental effects on air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm High ----Where permitted, the further extraction of aggregates will increase M, O and increase aggregates recycling resource consumption. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ----Mineral working can have an adverse effect on surface and H resources underground waters, drainage and watercourses. The ERY Core Policy will minimise this effect. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med --+/--Although mineral working is considered to be low risk development G flooding in a flood plain, developments may lead to a change in land topography which may lead to an increased flood risk elsewhere. In the longer term, minerals developments could provide flood storage, which may be included within the ERY Core Policy to maximise environmental contributions through restoration.
11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med - - ++ +/- DC policies DC1 and DC6 will ensure that where extraction is A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve ? permitted effects on biodiversity will be minimised. DC3 will seek to geodiversity enhance biodiversity in the long term through restoration.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ----DC policies DC1 and DC6 will help to minimise effects on heritage D, E their settings assets, both designated and non-designated. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low +/- +/- + + Whilst the ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside F, I, L, P landscape quality Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is demonstrated, this may be permitted. As sites are commonly located ? away from larger strategic settlements a negative effect on tranquility levels and the existing landscape quality is likely where the mineral is developed. In the longer term, restoration as required by core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low +/- +/- + + Whilst the ERY Core Policy serves to prevent extraction outside P, Q Preferred Areas and Areas of Search, where a significant need is ? demonstrated, this may be permitted. Sites may be located on best quality agricultural land. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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5 - Borrow Pits Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific minerals construction projects, thereby contributing to meeting local need for minerals in the short and medium term. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific economy of East Riding and Hull construction projects, thereby potentially supporting the economy of East Riding and Hull in the short and medium term. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low ++ ++ 0 ++ Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific employment to meet identified needs construction projects, thereby potentially providing local employment in the short and medium term. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low --0-Extraction from borrow pits are likely to produce relatively low levels I, K, L, N, O business and community amenity and safety of road traffic due to their required location close to construction sites and their relatively small size. However, detrimental effects on amenity through dust and noise are still likely to arise from extraction processes. These impacts are likely to be short in duration due to the short timescale over which extraction will occur.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low --+-Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, construction projects. Where this need is demonstrated, extraction participate in recreational activities and may have detrimental effects on this objective. However, any open encourage a healthy lifestyle space lost during extraction from Borrow Pits may be reinstated or improved in the longer term as a result of required remediation measures. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low --0-Extraction from borrow pits is likely to produce relatively low levels of J, K related road traffic road traffic due to their required location close to construction sites and their relatively small size. Increases in road traffic are likely to be short in duration due to the short timescale over which extraction will occur. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- - 0 - Extraction from borrow pits is likely to have relatively little impact on J, N air quality due to their required location close to construction sites and their relatively small size. Detrimental impacts such as from dust and fumes are likely to be short in duration due to the short timescale over which extraction will occur. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med --0-Where permitted, the extraction of materials from borrow pits will M, O and increase aggregates recycling increase resource consumption, albeit on a small scale. However, Policy AGG9 specifically takes into account the availability of recycled and secondary aggregates. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med --0-Mineral working can have an adverse effect on surface and H resources underground waters, drainage and watercourses. Borrow Pits are - likely to have short to medium term effects on water quality, although Policy DC8 will minimise this effect. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med --+-Although mineral working is considered to be low risk development G flooding in a flood plain, developments may lead to a change in land topography which may lead to an increased flood risk elsewhere. In the longer term, restoration of borrow pits could provide flood storage, which may be included within the ERY Core Policy to maximise environmental contributions through restoration.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med --+-Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve construction projects. Where this need is demonstrated, extraction geodiversity may have detrimental effects on this objective. However, the policy ? requires Borrow Pits to be sited and operated so as to minimise environmental damage and requires the prompt restoration of the site following cessation of extraction. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----DC policies DC1 and DC6 will help to minimise effects on heritage D, E their settings - assets, both designated and non-designated. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low --0-Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific F, I, L, P landscape quality construction projects. Where this need is demonstrated, extraction may have detrimental effects tranquility levels and the landscape ? character. However, the policy requires Borrow Pits to be sited and operated so as to minimise environmental damage and requires the prompt restoration of the site following cessation of extraction.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low --+-Policy AGG4 permits development of borrow pits to serve specific P, Q construction projects. Where this need is demonstrated, mineral working may lead to the loss of agricultural land in the short to ? medium term. However, the policy requires Borrow Pits to be sited and operated so as to minimise environmental damage and requires the prompt restoration of the site following cessation of extraction which could help to reinstate former land quality.
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6 - Recycling and Secondary Aggregates Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ The assumption for alternative materials provision, including minerals secondary and recycled aggregates in entire Yorkshire and Humber is 128mt 2001-2016, thereby helping to meet mineral needs.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Secondary Aggregates can be used in some construction economy of East Riding and Hull processes which will support economic growth in East Riding and Hull. Furthermore, the processing, storage and transport of recycled and secondary aggregate will create jobs and support the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Ensuring a supply of secondary aggregates may help to create local employment to meet identified needs jobs in construction. Processing, storage and transportation of recycled aggregates will also require the creation of a number of jobs, thereby further supporting local employment. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low ----Policy AGG5 supports processing and storing recycled and F, I, K, L, N, business and community amenity and safety secondary aggregates where it will cause no adverse effect on the O local transport network and no unacceptable impacts from noise, dust, vibration and other nuisance; and the site is adequately screened from surrounding development. As such, whilst negative effects on this objective are possible, the policy seeks to minimise these where possible. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low --+-The location of recycled and secondary aggregates processing and F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, storage sites may result in the loss of open space and areas of participate in recreational activities and recreational value. The lost open space may be reinstated or encourage a healthy lifestyle improved in the longer term as a result of the core policies. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ----Achieving recycling and secondary aggregates targets may require J, K related road traffic importing material from outside the plan area, thereby increasing the distance over which materials are transported. Although Policy AGG5 seeks to reduce this effect by supporting the appropriate location of processing and storage facilities in relation to the market being served and requires no adverse effect on the local transport network, a net increase in the number of vehicle miles is likely.
7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low ----Policy AGG5 seeks to reduce transportation distances by supporting J, N the appropriate location of processing and storage facilities in relation to the market being served, thereby seeking to reduce detrimental effects on air quality. However, the number of vehicle miles, and therefore emissions are still likely to increase. Processing of recycled aggregates may detrimentally affect air quality, particularly through dust emissions. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm High ++ ++ ++ ++ National guidelines for aggregate provision in the Yorkshire and M and increase aggregates recycling Humber region assume that some 30% of total aggregate provision will be from recycled and secondary sources. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ----It is possible that the operations involved in processing and storing H resources secondary and recycled aggregates may result in the pollution of local water resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Low ----It is possible that processing and storage facilities will be located in G flooding areas of flood risk. Policy AGG5 makes no provision to avoid this. Processes associated with recycling and secondary aggregates are unlikely to increase flood risk.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Low ----Depending on their location, it is possible that processing and A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve storage facilities may have detrimental effects on biodiversity and geodiversity ? geodiversity. Policy AGG5 supports processing on existing minerals sites provided it will not prolong or increase existing environmental impacts and will not prejudice any restoration scheme.
12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Low ----Depending on their location, it is possible that processing and D, E their settings storage facilities may have detrimental effects on heritage assets - and their settings. DC policies DC1 and DC6 will help to minimise effects on heritage assets, both designated and non-designated. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ----Depending on their location, it is possible that processing and F, I, L, P landscape quality storage facilities may have detrimental effects landscape quality. ERY Core Policy promotes additional capacity for aggregate recycling where possible with regard to environmental considerations. Policy AGG5 supports processing on existing minerals sites provided it will not prolong or increase existing environmental impacts and will not prejudice any restoration 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low --+-Depending on their location, it is possible that processing and P, Q storage facilities may be located on best value agricultural land. ? However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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7 - Safeguarding of Wharves, Depots and Transport Facilities Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp High ++ ++ ++ ++ The plan area is a net importer of aggregates and will minerals continue to rely on imports as limited reserves are available within the plan area. Safeguarding wharves, depots, and transport facilities will allow this to continue, thereby assisting with meeting mineral needs. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++Policy AGG7 permits marine aggregates development economy of East Riding and Hull provided that it will not adversely affect the amenity or operation of existing land uses and if it is in a Geographical Priority Area it accords with the area’s regeneration scheme. This is likely to ensure that, as far as is possible, the existing economy of the coastal area is maintained and opportunities for potential new economic developments are undertaken. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++Policy AGG7 permits marine aggregates development employment to meet identified needs provided that it will not adversely affect the amenity or operation of existing land uses. This is likely to ensure that, as far as is possible, existing employment is protected and opportunities for potential new employment are undertaken.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policies seek to safeguard existing wharfs and depots in business and community amenity and safety such a way that their existing amenity value is maintained. Policy AGG7 permits marine aggregates development providing that it will not adversely affect the amenity or operation of existing land uses. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor 0000Policy AGG7 requires that marine aggregates F and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, developments do not adversely impact on the Humber SPA, participate in recreational activities and - SAC, Ramsar site and SSSI. Policies make no other encourage a healthy lifestyle provision for ensuring that recreational activities are promoted. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ These policies safeguard non-road means of transporting related road traffic minerals and as such greatly contribute to minimising minerals related road traffic. Furthermore, policy AGG7 permits marine aggregates development provided that it does not adversely affect the local transport network.
7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ These policies safeguard non-road means of transporting A minerals and as such greatly contribute to minimising the likelihood of poor air quality arising from minerals related road traffic. Depending on its nature, additional marine aggregates development, as permitted by policy AGG7, may result in detrimental effects on air quality.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----Importing minerals may reduce support for use of recycled and increase aggregates recycling and secondary aggregates. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ----The processes involved in obtaining marine won H resources aggregates are likely to have some negative impacts on marine waters.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Low ----Additional marine aggregates development, as permitted G flooding by policy AGG7, is likely to be located in areas at risk of flooding. Mineral working is considered to be water compatible development and thus will not affect this objective. However, transport to and from these workings and the docks in Hull could be affected by flooding. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++Policy AGG7 permits marine aggregates development A, B, C important wildlife habitats, and to conserve providing that it does not adversely impact on the Humber geodiversity SPA, SAC, Ramsar site and SSSI. The biodiversity and geodiversity value of existing wharves, depots and transport facilities is unlikely to be high and the Habitats Regulations Appropriate Asssessment screening of the DPD identifies that Policies AGG6, 7 and 8 will not directly or indirectly cause negative impacts upon international sites. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Wharves and depots are heritage assets and as such, the their settings safeguarding of these amenities is likely to protect their heritage value. AGG7 permits marine aggregates development provided that it will not adversely affect the amenity of existing land uses. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor 0000Policies require the safeguarding of existing transport landscape quality facilities in urban areas, and as such are unlikely to result - in detrimental effects on the countryside or landscape quality. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor 0000Policies require the safeguarding of existing transport - facilities and as such are unlikely to result in the loss of any best value agricultural land.
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8 - Non Aggregate Minerals: Clay Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy ERY Core Policy designates a clay safeguarding area minerals around Broomfleet clayworks. The current application for extension of the existing quarry at Bloomfleet would provide sufficient resources for a further 50 years supply at current extraction rates. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++++The current application for the extension of the existing quarry economy of East Riding and Hull at Broomfleet will ensure that clay extraction at this site will continue, thereby maintaining its contribution to the local economy. Precluding non-mineral development at the site is unlikely to significantly hinder economic growth as non- mineral development is possible if it is temporary and the site can be used for extraction in future or an overriding need for the development is demonstrated. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ The current application for extension of the existing quarry employment to meet identified needs adjacent to Broomfleet clayworks would provide sufficient resources for a further 50 years supply at current extraction rates. This will support provision of materials to the building industry, thereby supporting both employment and housing needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- Existing and proposed operations at Broomfleet are located I, K, L business and community amenity and safety away from any settlements. This may help to preserve ? residential amenity. However, increased operations may also lead to an increase in road transportation which may compromise air quality and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low --+-Increased working at Broomfleet may lead to the loss of F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, some open space which may have been used for participate in recreational activities and recreational purposes. This may be reinstated or improved in encourage a healthy lifestyle the longer term as a result of the core policies. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ----Existing and proposed operations at Broomfleet are located J related road traffic away from any large settlements. This may lead to an increase the distances minerals are transported by road. Whilst clay is a lower bulk material and as such has less volume and is more economical to transport, it is commonly supplied over a wide area. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ----Existing and proposed operations at Broomfleet are located J away from any large settlements. This may lead to an increase the distances minerals are transported by road and thus a decrease in air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ------The further extraction of clay will increase resource M, O and increase aggregates recycling consumption. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ----Mineral working can have an adverse effect on surface and H resources underground waters, drainage and watercourses. Policy DC8 will minimise this effect.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000Much of the Broomfleet area is liable to flood. The Candidate G flooding Preferred Area at Tongue Lane, Bloomfleet is located in Flood Zone 2. A strategic flood risk assessment of potential - clay extraction works at Broomfleet concludes that groundwater flooding of the workings can be controlled by pumping and that the extraction proposals will not increase flood risk at the site or elsewhere. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med -- -- + - DC policies DC1 and DC6 will ensure that where extraction A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve is permitted biodiversity is protected. DC3 will seek to geodiversity enhance biodiversity in the long term through restoration. Although the Broomfleet site is located within 2km of the ? Humber Estuary Ramsar, SPA, SAC, SSSI, likely effects on the species for which this site was designated are considered to be at an acceptable level, as are effects to other locally and nationally valuable species and habitats that are thought likely to inhabit or use the site. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----DC policies DC1 and DC6 will help to minimise effects on D, E their settings heritage assets, both designated and non-designated. However, the Scheduled Monuments at Weighton lock, Blacktoft and moated site at Flaxfleet are located in close proximity to Broomfleet. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med --0-The Broomfleet site is surrounded by an Environmental F, P landscape quality Stewardship Area, the settings of which are likely to be detrimentally affected by the extension of Broomfleet at Tongue Lane. Clay working may have a negative effect on ? tranquility levels. However, this is likely to represent a continuation of existing effects rather than a deterioration. In the longer term, restoration as required by core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- The Broomfleet site is surrounded by valuable agricultural P, Q land. Extension of Broomfleet at Tongue Lane will result in ? further loss of this in the short to medium term. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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9 - Non Aggregate Minerals: Chalk Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policies safeguard existing deposits and identify Areas of Search minerals which ensure that there are sufficient resources to maintain the landbank of at least 25 years. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg Temp Med ++++Chalk is used for a variety of industrial processes which support economy of East Riding and Hull economic growth. Chalk deposits should be safeguarded from sterilisation by surface development. However, precluding non- mineral development at potential extraction site is unlikely to significantly hinder economic growth as non-mineral development is possible if it is temporary and the site can be used for extraction in future or an overriding need for the development is demonstrated. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Temp Low ++++Ensuring a supply of chalk may help to create local jobs. employment to meet identified needs 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low +/-+/-+/-+/-The majority of chalk deposits underlie the Yorkshire Wolds and J, K business and community amenity and safety are located away from the larger strategic settlements. This may ? help to preserve residential amenity. However, this may also lead to an increase in road transportation which may compromise air quality and safety. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low --+-Increased chalk extraction may lead to the loss of some open F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, space which may have been used for recreational purposes. participate in recreational activities and Furthermore, the chalk deposits are principally located beneath encourage a healthy lifestyle the Yorkshire Wolds, identified as a national Countryside Character Area, which is valued for recreational purposes. Lost open space as a result of chalk extraction may be reinstated or improved in the longer term as a result of the core policies.
6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med ----The majority of chalk deposits underlie the Yorkshire Wolds and J related road traffic are located away from the larger strategic settlements. This may lead to an increase in the distances minerals are transported by road. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Med ----The majority of chalk deposits underlie the Yorkshire Wolds and J, N are located away from the larger strategic settlements. This may lead to an increase in the distances minerals are transported by road and thus a decrease in air quality. Extraction processes are likely to result in the creation of dust and fine particles which will also have negative effects on air quality.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ------The further extraction of chalk will increase resource M, O and increase aggregates recycling consumption. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Temp Med ----Mineral working can have an adverse effect on surface and H resources underground waters, drainage and watercourses as chalk extraction requires deeper workings. Policy DC8 will minimise this effect.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med --+/--Although chalk extraction is considered to be low risk G flooding development in a flood plain, developments may lead to a change in land topography which may lead to an increased flood risk elsewhere. In the longer term, minerals developments could provide flood storage, which may be included within the ERY Core Policy to maximise environmental contributions through restoration. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med ----Core Policies are likely to protect biodiversity through the A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve extraction of this mineral. However, the location of the majority of geodiversity chalk deposits under the Yorkshire Wolds, which support a wide range of flora and fauna and includes a number of Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites, means that extraction is likely to result in the loss of some valuable biodiversity and geodiversity. Furthermore, the Habitats Regulations Appropriate Assessment of the DPD considers that Policy NAM1 is not considered likely to have a significant effect on international sites. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----The Yorkshire Wolds is an archaeological landscape of D, E their settings international importance, containing major sites and monuments including examples of Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age burials, - ritual complexes, prehistoric dyke systems and many deserted mediaeval villages. DC policies DC1 and DC6 will help to minimise effects on heritage assets, both designated and non- di td 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- The Wolds, which overlay the majority of the deposits in ERYC F, P landscape quality and HCC, are designated as areas of landscape importance and as such further chalk extraction in this area is likely to result in detrimental effects on the landscape. The presence of established works and high level of capital investment that they represent is considered to justify overriding the landscape interest. In the longer term, restoration as required by core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med --0-Mineral working may lead to the loss of agricultural land in the Q, P ? short to medium term. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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10 - Non Aggregate Minerals: Peat Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects A ssessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++0+Whilst peat working is permitted to continue where planning minerals permission has already been granted, elsewhere peat working will be limited to those few sites where it is possible to demonstrate that the land is of insignificant nature conservation, archaeological or paleo-ecological value. The remaining permitted areas can only be worked on a small scale.
2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Low ++0+Increasing requirements to protect peatlands are likely to result economy of East Riding and Hull in a decrease in the amount of peat worked and as such its contribution to the local economy. However the effect of this on the local economy is likely to be minor given the small value of peat extraction in comparison with other minerals and non- minerals activities within the plan area. Furthermore, peat- working policy permits continued working where it is possible to demonstrate that the land is of insignificant nature conservation, archaeological or paleo-ecological value. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local ST-MT Temp Low ++0+Increasing requirements to protect peatlands are likely to result employment to meet identified needs in a decrease in the amount of peat worked and as such its contribution to meeting local employment needs. However the peat-working policy permits continued working where it is possible to demonstrate that the land is of insignificant nature conservation, archaeological or paleo-ecological value.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy seeks to prevent the continued loss of sites of nature business and community amenity and safety conservation, archaeology or palae-ecological value and as such seeks to preserve the existing amenity of peatlands. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policy seeks to prevent the continued loss of sites of nature and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, conservation, archaeology or palae-ecological value and as participate in recreational activities and such seeks to preserve the existing recreational value of encourage a healthy lifestyle peatlands. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod 0000The decreasing scale of peat working means that road traffic related road traffic required to transport extracted peat is likely to reduce in volume. - Existing peat-working related traffic is likely to be minimal.
7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor 0000The decreasing scale of peat working means that operations associated with peat working and road traffic required to transport extracted peat are likely to reduce in volume, thereby - reducing their detrimental effects on air quality. Existing peat- working related operations and traffic levels are likely to be minimal. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++++The decreasing scale of peat working means that non-peat and increase aggregates recycling alternative materials for soil enrichment and other horticultural uses, such as coir-based peat-free composts are becoming increasingly necessary. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-MT Temp Med --0-Mineral working can have an adverse effect on surface and H resources underground waters, drainage and watercourses. Policy DC8 - will minimise this effect. The decreasing scale of peat working means that potential for pollution is reducing.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ----Peatlands reduce flood risk through increasing the capacity of G flooding the landscape to absorb excess surface water. Therefore, the loss of peatlands to extraction is likely to increase flood risk for the whole region. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policy seeks to prevent the continued loss of sites of nature important wildlife habitats, and to conserve conservation and palae-ecological value and as such seeks to geodiversity preserve the existing biodiversity of peatlands. Furthermore, revocation of planning permissions could be necessary under the Habitats Regulations if continued working is likely to affect the integrity of an SPA or SAC. The AA screening assessment predicted no negative effects on international sites located in the vicinity of existing and potential sites for peat working. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policy seeks to prevent the continued loss of sites of their settings archaeological or palae-ecological value and as such seeks to preserve the existing heritage assets of peatlands. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy seeks to prevent the continued loss of peatlands. These landscape quality sites are of great value to the countryside and the reduction in peat working will promote landscape quality. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor 0000Peatlands are not considered to be best quality agricultural land. -
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11 - Non Aggregate Minerals: Silica Sand Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat MT-LT Temp Med 0 +++ +++ ++ Silica sand is nationally scarce. The plan area contains a currently minerals unexploited source which, if exploited, will significantly contribute to meeting national as well as regional and local needs. The DPD requires a landbank of at least 10 years. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0++++++Silica sand is a high value resource and is nationally scarce. Policy economy of East Riding and Hull safeguards areas to be defined for deposits of silica sand that are or may become of economic importance in the plan area. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Low 0++++++Silica sand is industrial sand which is required for a variety of employment to meet identified needs industrial processes. Extraction of silica sand from the currently unexploited source at Newbald may result in both direct and indirect job creation. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Tem p Med 0---Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future development is unlikely I, J, K, N business and community amenity and safety to have an effect on amenity and safety. When developed, extraction from silica sand deposits is likely to detrimentally affect community amenity through likely increases in levels of traffic, noise, vibration and dust. The majority of deposits, including the unexploited source at Newbald, are located away from the larger strategic settlements which may help to preserve residential and other amenity. However, the location may also lead to an increase in road transportation which may compromise air quality and safety 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-MT Tem p Med ++/-+/-+Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future extraction is likely to F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, reduce the chance of existing open areas which overlie silica sand participate in recreational activities and deposits being lost to development. However, the eventual encourage a healthy lifestyle development of these deposits may lead to the loss of some open space which may have been used for recreational purposes. This may be reinstated or improved in the longer term as a result of the 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0---Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future development is unlikely J related road traffic to have an effect on road traffic until the deposits are worked. Potentially negative effects will be minimised by DC policies. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med 0---Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future development is unlikely J, N to have an effect on air quality until the deposits are worked. Once extraction occurs, emissions from minerals-related traffic and emissions from minerals working are likely to have negative effects on air quality. These potential effects will be minimised by DC policies 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Low 0---Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future development is unlikely M, O and increase aggregates recycling to have an effect on resource consumption until the deposits are worked. When this occurs, the extraction of silica sand will increase resource consumption albeit by a small amount given the low levels of silica sand required in the region. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Low 0---Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future development is unlikely H resources to have an effect on local water resources until deposits are worked. Silica sand deposits are most commonly surface-mined in open pit operations which can, through surface run-off introduce pollutants into the water course. Potentially negative effects should be minimised by DC policies.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor 0000Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future development is unlikely flooding - to have an effect on flooding. Newbald is located in a low flood risk area (Flood Zone 1). 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med +-+/-+/-Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future extraction is likely to A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve reduce the chance of existing areas of valuable biodiversity and geodiversity geodiversity which overlie or are located in close proximity to silica ? sand deposits being lost to or detrimentally affected by development. Furthermore, likely negative effects of extraction on biodiversity will be minimised by DC policies 1 and 6, and DC3 will seek to enhance biodiversity in the long term through restoration 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med +---Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future extraction is likely to D, E their settings reduce the chance of existing areas of potential valuable ? archaeology which overlie or are located in close proximity to silica sand deposits being lost to or detrimentally affected by development. Future development may negatively affect heritage 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med +-+/-+/-Safeguardingt hihillb silica sand ii deposits i dbDC for future lii extraction 1 d6 is likely to F, P landscape quality reduce the chance of existing areas of countryside which overlie or are located in close proximity to silica sand deposits being lost to or detrimentally affected by development. The existing silica sand extraction site at Drayton Lane is located in an area of High ? Landscape Value however extraction has previously occurred at this site and as such the landscape quality in this area has already been damaged. Future development may negatively affect landscape quality, which will be minimised by DC policies 1 and 7. In the longer term, restoration as required by core policies may enable a reversal of this effect 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med +-+/-+/-Safeguarding silica sand deposits for future extraction is likely to Q, P reduce the chance of existing areas of high quality agricultural land which overlie or are located in close proximity to silica sand deposits ? being lost to or detrimentally affected by development. When extraction of silica sand occurs, the likely loss of best quality agricultural land will be minimised by DC1. Furthermore, following the cessation of extraction, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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12 - Energy Minerals: Coal Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat MT-LT Temp Med 0++++++Where sufficient need can be demonstrated and negative minerals effects can be satisfactorally mitigated, policies permit the extraction of coal by deep coal mining which will contribute to meeting mineral needs. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0++++++Policy EM1 requires that deep coal mining only be permitted economy of East Riding and Hull where negative effects are outweighed by benefits to, amongst other things, the local economy. Explotation of industrial minerals will provide higher levels of employment and thus benefits to the economy, than the extraction of other minerals.
3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0+++Exploitation of coal seems will provide a employment employment to meet identified needs opportunities. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local MT-LT Temp Med 0- - -Policy EM1 requires that in order for proposals for deep coal business and community amenity and safety mining to be approved, it must be demonstrated that subsidence can be controlled to effectively minimise impact on local communities. All likely effects on local communities are required to be mitigated to an acceptable degree.
5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local MT-LT Temp Low 0-0-Extraction of coal by deep coal mining is likely to result in the F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, loss of open space which is of value to local communities. participate in recreational activities and ? However, Policy EM1 requires that likely effects on local encourage a healthy lifestyle communities be mitigated to an acceptable degree. Open space may be reinstated or improved in the longer term as a 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0- - -Policy EM1fC requires that proposals for deep coal mining only J related road traffic be approved following consideration of the viability of non-road transport methods when transporting coal and spoil. Where possible such other modes should be fully utilised. This will minimise the effects from road traffic related to coal extraction. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local MT-LT Perm Low 0- - -Policy EM1 requires the use of non-road transport methods for J, N transporting coal and spoil wherever possible, thereby potentially reducing the likely contribution of transport ? emissions to air quality. Particulates which arise from coal and spoil processing, transport and storage are likely to have negative effects on air quality which policy EM1 does not seek to reduce. Recommend that Policy EM1 be amended to include 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0+++Policy itfiitiiidEM1 promotes the maximum practicable reuse of M, O and increase aggregates recycling colliery spoil as secondary aggregate. Furthermore, Policy EM1 seeks to ensure that the potential for capture and utilisation of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is fully explored, and maximum practicable capture of CBM is achieved. Both of these aspects of Policy EM1 encourage recycling and reduce waste production. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0------Deep coal mining can lead to negative effects on water H resources resources including a reduction in the water table and groundwater pollution. Policy DC8 may minimise this effect, although protection against water pollution is not included within Policy EM1. Recommend that Policy EM1 is amended to promote the safeguarding of water resources against pollution.
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Temp Low 0- - -Policy EM1 requires that the effects of deep coal mining on G flooding surface water drainage and areas liable to flood be mitigated to an acceptable degree which will minimise potentially negative effects 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Low 0-0-Policy EM1 requires that the effects of deep coal mining on A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve nature conservation interests be mitigated to an acceptable geodiversity degree which will minimise potentially negative effects. In the longer term, restoration as required by both EM1 and core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local MT-LT Perm Low 0- - -Policy EM1 requires that the effects of deep coal mining on D, E their settings heritage be mitigated to an acceptable degree which will minimise potentially negative effects. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0-+/--Policy EM1 requires that the effects of deep coal mining on the F, P landscape quality landscape be mitigated to an acceptable degree. In particular, ? the visual impact of spoil heaps can detrimentally affect landscape quality. In the longer term, restoration as required by both EM1 and core policies may enable a reversal of this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0-+/--Mineral working may lead to the loss of agricultural land during P, Q deep coal mining. However, restoration and mitigation could ? help to reinstate former land quality. In the longer term, restoration as required by both EM1 and core policies may
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13 - Energy Minerals: Oil and Gas Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Reg/Nat MT-LT Temp Med 0 ++++++Current proposals for oil and gas exploration and production may help to minerals meet national needs in the medium and long term. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0+++Jobs created as a result of oil and gas production will help to support the economy of East Riding and Hull economy of East Riding and Hull once current proposals have been approved. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0+++The production, storage and distribution of oil and gas will provide local employment to meet identified needs - employment opportunities once current proposals have been approved.
4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low ----Exploration of gas potential involves seismic survey work which can cause I, J, K business and community amenity and safety disturbance through noise and vibration near residential areas. Gas flaring can also cause significant noise pollution levels and it is recommended that measures to limit gas flaring be included within policy EM4. Elevated levels of road traffic required to support oil and gas production are also likely to cause disturbance and safety issues. However, Policies EM2 and EM3 permit boreholes providing that adequate mitigation is adopted to address disturbance to residential properties, and Policy EM4 requires appropriate mitigation for noise creating activities which may minimise negative effects 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-MT Temp Low -- -- + - If located within an area of open space, oil and gas exploration and F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, production can have a detrimental effect on this objective, particularly as participate in recreational activities and Policy EM4 does not seek to restrict gas flaring which is a noisy and encourage a healthy lifestyle disruptive activity. Further negative effects on natural heritage may occur through elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions and the loss of a valuable area to development. Suitable sites are likely to be in inaccessible locations, which will need to be accessed by heavy vehicles. Subsequently, significant negative effects on recreation may arise. Open space may be reinstated or improved in the longer term as a result of DC3. Recommendation Policy EM4 sets requirements to reduce gas flaring 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med 0- - -Policy EM4 requires that adequate arrangements are made for the control of J related road traffic all traffic generated by development associated with oil and gas production and distribution and that permission only be granted following consideration of the viability of non-road transport methods. Where possible such other modes should be fully utilised. These considerations are likely to minimise ti ll ti ff t f d t ffi 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Temp Med ----Policy EM4 requires that where possible non-road transport modes should J be utilised, thereby reducing pollution from road traffic. However, oil and gas exploration and production processes could potentially have negative effects on air quality 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Temp Med 0 ------Depsite national decreases in oil and gas usage, extraction of these energy M and increase aggregates recycling minirals will allow continued resource consumption once current proposals have been approved. Policy EM4 permits gas flaring which allows unwanted gas and flammable liquids to be burnt, thereby significantly increasing resource consumption. It is recommended that Policy EM4 be amended to restrict the amount of gas flaring permitted, preferably to zero. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-MT Temp Med ----Policies EM2 and EM3 state that exploration boreholes will be permitted H resources subject to pollution prevention measures which safeguard ground water, aquifers and private water supplies. Policies EM4 and EM5 also require such measures. These measures are likely to help minimise negative effects on water resources
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10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Perm Low 0------If current proposals for oil and gas production are approved, the location of G flooding facilities may be close to the coast, leaving the works prone to coastal erosion and requiring defences thereby increasing the risk of impacts from fl di 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med --+-Policies EM2 and EM3 state that exploration boreholes will be permitted A, B, C, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve subject to being located in the least environmentally sensitive areas, geodiversity avoiding sites of national, regional and local interest. This will enable the minimisation of potentially negative effects against this objective. Policies EM2 and EM3 require mitigation of long term negative effects on the environment and restoration following the cessation of production. Policies EM4 and EM5 require environmentally sensitive location of pipelines. Furthermore, the Habitats Regulations Appropriate Assessment of all oil and gas policies considers that although the policies have the potential to affect internationally designated sites, the policy wording should protect international sites from harm. ERY Core Policy requires adequate provision to be made for mitigation of all environmental impacts. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med -- -- 0 -- Policies EM2 and EM3 require mitigation of long term negative effects on the D, E their settings environment, restoration following the cessation of production and the location of exploration boreholes avoiding sites of national, regional and local interest. This will enable the minimisation of potentially negative effects against this objective. However, recommend that specific mention is made within the policies as to the requirement to protect heritage assets located in close proximity to existing and proposed sites. Policies EM4 and EM5 require environmentally sensitive location of pipelines. These policies are therefore likely to reduce any detrimental effects on heritage assets and their settings. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med -- -- 0 -- Policies EM2 and EM3 state that exploration boreholes must be located in F, P landscape quality the least environmentally sensitive areas and require mitigation of long term negative effects on the landscape. EM4 requires environmentally sensitive location of oil and gas pipelines. These policies are therefore likely to reduce any detrimental effects on the landscape in the longer term. Short term effects are likely to still have some negative effects through the development sites and access to them including effects on traquility levels. Policies only require mitigation of effects of residential users. Policies EM2, EM3 and EM4 requires restoration following the cessation of production. ERY Core Policy requires adequate provision to be made for mitigation of all environmental 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-MT Temp Med --0-Oil and gas production may lead to the loss of agricultural land in the short to P, Q ? medium term. However, restoration and mitigation could help to reinstate former land quality.
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14 - DC Policies [site related impacts]: Amenity and Access Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseli ne FB - Cond Effects A ssessm ent SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor 0000These policies will not help to meet local, regional or national mineral minerals - requirements. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Considerations in Policy DC1 include the impact of development on economy of East Riding and Hull the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Protecting amenity should help to promote housing in areas employment to meet identified needs potentially affected by minerals related activities. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC2 requires that development demonstrate regard has been F, I, L business and community amenity and safety given to amenity impacts and users and residents in the locality. It does not include measures for enhancing the image and environmental quality of the area through enhancement measures, although mitigation is required which may include buffer strips. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC5 requires that public rights of way potentially affected by F, L and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, development are safeguarded. Pollution control measures through participate in recreational activities and DC2 will help to encourage healthy lifestyles and mitigation of encourage a healthy lifestyle negative environmental effects should improve the value of the region's natural heritage 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC2 requires development proposals demonstrate that regard J, K related road traffic has been given to the impacts of minerals related traffic in terms of the effects on residential amenity. Mitigation measures are required.
7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC2 seeks that development demonstrate that regard has J, N been given to the impacts of increased traffic movements and dust which may have impacts on air quality. Mitigation measures are 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to minimise resource consumption or and increase aggregates recycling - increase recycling. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Minimising the effect of minerals development on residents and users H resources may have indirect effects on minimising the potential negative effects on water quality. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Minimising the effect of minerals development on residents and users G flooding may have indirect effects on reducing flood risk. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Minimising the effect of minerals development on residents and users B, C important wildlife habitats, and to conserve may have minor indirect effects on minimising the potential negative geodiversity effects on biodiversity. Buffer strips through mitigation requirements could be used to enhance habitat networks. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Minimising the effect of minerals development on residents and users D, E their settings may have minor indirect effects on minimising the potential negative effects on heritage assets and their settings. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Minimising the effect of minerals development on residents and users F landscape quality may have indirect effects on minimising the potential negative effects on landscape quality. Buffer strips through mitigation requirements could be used to enhance landscapes. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor 0000These policies are unlikely to have an effect on minimising the - potential negative effects on surrounding soil quality.
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15 - DC Policies [site related impacts]:Restoration and Aftercare Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseli ne FB - Cond Effects A ssessm ent SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor 0000These policies will not help to meet local, regional or national mineral minerals - requirements. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Med 0+++Restored minerals extraction sites, as required by Policy DC3, are economy of East Riding and Hull commonly used as recreational areas such as boating lakes and tourism spots, which provide a valuable contribution to the local economy. Furthermore, considerations in Policy DC1 include the impact of development on the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local LT Perm Med 0+++These policies will not help to meet identified housing needs. employment to meet identified needs However, there may be potential for the creation of a small number of jobs required to support, run and manage the sites in their restored use. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ Improvements will enable the enhancement of environmental quality. F, P business and community amenity and safety ERY Core Policy seeks to use restoration and afteruse to maximise the contribution of minerals development to the communities, economy and environment ERY. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ The provision of leisure and recreation facilities will help to encourage F, P and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, healthy lifestyles and encourage enjoyment of natural heritage assets. participate in recreational activities and ERY Core Policy seeks to use restoration and afteruse to maximise encourage a healthy lifestyle the contribution of minerals development to the communities, economy and environment ERY. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod 0000The nature of restoration and aftercare will not affect the volume of related road traffic minerals-related road traffic as no minerals-related road traffic should be required to service the site following restoration. As such, these - policies are unlikely to have any effect on this objective. However, it should be noted that restoration to an attractive site may increase traffic levels due to the number of visitors to the site. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local MT-LT Perm Med 0+/-- -It is likely that appropriate aftercare, as promoted by these policies, may improve air quality through a reduction in problems associated with windblown dust from spoil heaps. However, restoration to an attractive site is likely to result in increased traffic levels due to the number of visitors to the site, thereby detrimentally affecting air quality.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to minimise resource consumption or and increase aggregates recycling - increase recycling. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ Environmental improvements, as well as those through progressive resources restoration will help to improve local water quality in the medium to long term. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local MT-LT Perm Low 0 ++ +++ ++ Environmental improvements, are likely to change surface run off and G flooding drainage patterns and therefore affect the flood regime of the area. Restoration may help to reduce flood risk through improvements in vegetation levels and subsequent water absorption. Changes to the topography of the landscape which commonly accompany restoration, such as levelling of spoil heaps and filling of pits will further affect the flooding regime of the site and, if undertaken appropriately, will reduce flood risk.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ The policy directly seeks to improve biodiversity and geodiversity B, P important wildlife habitats, and to conserve through restoration schemes. geodiversity 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ The settings of heritage assets may be improved through E their settings environmental enhancement schemes. Some mineral facilities may ? contain heritage assets and sensitive restoration should ensure that these are protected. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ The policy directly seeks to ensure that restoration schemes are F landscape quality sympathetic to the character, appearance and setting of the locality. This should have benefits for landscape quality.
14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg MT-LT Perm Med 0 ++ +++ ++ Restoration of high quality agricultural land is important in order to P, Q support the econony and livelihood of East Riding and Hull. This is included as an aspect of Policy DC3 to ensure that permanent loss of valuable agricultural land is not sustained.
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16 - DC Policies [site related impacts]: Designated Land and Sites Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Low ----These policies will not help to meet local, regional or national minerals mineral requirements. Indeed, it is possible that these policies may restrict or prevent extraction from sites with the potential to provide required minerals. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ++++These policies will help to safeguard the region's existing economy of East Riding and Hull natural environment and valuable landscapes which are important tourist assets and as such contribute to the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Low ----These policies will not contribute to meeting housing or employment to meet identified needs employment needs. Indeed, it is possible that these policies may restrict or prevent extraction from sites with the potential to provide materials for construction, thereby reducing the ability of the region to meet housing and employment needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policies DC4, DC6 and DC1 include a presumption against F business and community amenity and safety development which is likely to have detrimental effects on designated land and sites. This will enhance community amenity through the preservation of areas of environmental amenity. These policies do not include measures relating to the enhancement of the social amenity of the area. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policies DC4, DC6 and DC1 include a presumption against F and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, development which is likely to have detrimental effects on participate in recreational activities and designated land and sites. Therefore, to the largest degree encourage a healthy lifestyle possible, areas of environmental or heritage value will be protected, allowing continued use of the sites by local communities. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Low ++++The presumption against development of designated land and related road traffic sites will encourage location of minerals workings away from valuable areas, thereby reducing the likelihood of detrimental effects from road traffic on these valuable sites. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Low ++++The presumption against development of designated land and sites will protect these sites and is likely to reduce the potential for detrimental impacts on air quality through the reduction of road traffic in close proximity to valuable sites.
8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to minimise resource consumption and increase aggregates recycling - or increase recycling. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ The presumption against development of designated land and resources sites will protect these sites and may reduce the potential for detrimental impacts on the quality of local water resources. In particular, the region's wetlands and the Humber Estuary will be protected, both of which are important water resources within East Riding and Hull. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Safeguarding sites for their environmental value, as required by flooding Policies DC1, DC4 and DC6 is likely to reduce the loss of areas of permeable landscape and valuable wetlands, and is therefore likely to help to reduce flood risk through continuing existing vegetation levels and subsequent water retention.
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11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Reg/Nat ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policies DC1 and DC6 protect the nature and settings of sites important wildlife habitats, and to conserve designated for their environmental, ecological and geological geodiversity value. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policies DC1 and DC6 protect the nature and settings of sites their settings designated for their historical and heritage value and promote preservation of archaeological finds in situ where possible. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policies DC4, DC6 and DC1 include a presumption against F landscape quality development which is likely to have detrimental effects on designated land and sites. These sites contribute to the region's landscape quality and as such, their conservation will protect the existing countryside. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policy DC4 protects valuable agricultural land from development Q unless the mineral need cannot be met elsewhere. Where this development is considered to be necessary, Policy DC4 requires restoration to an appropriate soil quality. This is supported by Policy DC1.
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17 - DC Policies [site related impacts]: Landscape and Townscape Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Low ----These policies will not help to meet local, regional or national minerals mineral requirements. Indeed, it is possible that these policies may restrict or prevent extraction from sites with the potential to provide required minerals. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ++++These policies will help to safeguard the region's existing economy of East Riding and Hull natural environment and valuable landscapes which are important tourist assets and as such contribute to the local economy. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Low ----These policies will not contribute to meeting housing or employment to meet identified needs employment needs. Indeed, it is possible that these policies may restrict or prevent extraction from sites with the potential to provide materials for construction, thereby reducing the ability of the region to meet housing and employment needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC7 requires the consideration of landscape and visual F business and community amenity and safety impact when locating minerals development. This should preserve existing amenity and, through mitigation such as landscaping, screening and planting, may enhance the amenity value of certain areas. This is supported by Policy DC1. These policies do not include measures relating to the enhancement of the social amenity of the area. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Sub-Reg ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC7 requires the consideration of landscape and visual F and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, impact when locating minerals development. This should participate in recreational activities and contribute to the protection of heritage and landscape assets, encourage a healthy lifestyle which are an important attraction for both residents and tourists. This is supported by Policy DC1. These policies do not promote the undertaking of recreational activities. 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to have any effect on minerals related road traffic - related road traffic levels. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor - 0000These policies are unlikely to have any effect on air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to minimise resource consumption and increase aggregates recycling - or increase recycling. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Low ++++These policies may have small indirect positive effects on water resources resources through the protection of valuable natural landscapes from minerals activities which have the potential to cause pollution and disrupt existing drainage patterns. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Low ++++These policies may have small indirect positive effects on flood flooding risk through the protection of valuable natural landscapes from minerals activities which have the potential to cause flooding, disrupt drainage patterns and reduce the amount of permeable land 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Policy DC7 will contribute to the protection of the existing C, F important wildlife habitats, and to conserve biodiversity and geodiversity through its requirements to geodiversity consider landscape character when locating minerals development. Mitigation required by Policy DC7, such as landscaping, screening and planting, may, in some cases, enhance biodiversity. This is supported by Policy DC1.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC7 requires the consideration of landscape character F their settings when locating minerals development. This should help protect the settings of valuable heritage assets, particularly when combined with the implementation of mitigation measures where necessary. This is supported by Policy DC1. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policy DC7 will contribute to the protection of the existing F landscape quality countryside and landscape quality through its requirements to consider landscape and visual impact when locating minerals development. Mitigation, such as landscaping, screening and planting, may enhance landscape quality. This is supported by Policy DC1. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC7 requires the consideration of landscape character when locating minerals development. This should help protect valuable agricultural land, which will form part of this character, particularly when combined with the implementation of mitigation measures where necessary. This is supported by Policy DC1.
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18 - DC Policies [site related impacts]: Water Resources and Flooding Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor 0000These policies will not help to meet local, regional or minerals - national mineral requirements. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod 0000These policies will not contribute to the economy of East economy of East Riding and Hull - Riding or Hull. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++These policies will not contribute to meeting housing or employment to meet identified needs employment needs. However, Policy DC9 seeks to ensure that minerals developments do not increase flood risk, and as such will support a reduction in flood risk and its associated impacts on existing and future housing and employment facilities. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Policy DC8 does not permit development that is likely to business and community amenity and safety have an unacceptable impact on surface or groundwaters. As such, the quality, and therefore amenity of local water courses should be safeguarded. The policies seek to ensure that minerals developments do not increase flood risk, and as such support the preservation of business and community amenity against flooding and its associated impacts 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Policy DC9 seeks to ensure that minerals developments do and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, not increase flood risk, and as such support the continued participate in recreational activities and use of the region's natural heritage for recreational activities. encourage a healthy lifestyle 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to have any effect on road traffic related road traffic - levels. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor - 0000These policies are unlikely to have any effect on air quality. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC8 requires development to have due regard to and increase aggregates recycling water conservation and efficiency. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Impr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Policy DC8 does not permit development that is likely to O resources have an unacceptable impact on surface or groundwaters. This is supported by Policy DC1. However, there is no indication as to how water quality will be improved, if at all. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Policy DC9 does not permit minerals development which G flooding will create an unacceptable flood risk. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Low ++++Policy DC9 seeks to reduce flood risk. Less frequent important wildlife habitats, and to conserve flooding is likely to beneficially affect biodiveristy through a geodiversity reduction in flooding-related soil erosion and potential destruction of habitats. 12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Policy DC9 is likely to contribute to the protection of heritage their settings assets from flooding. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor 0000These policies are unlikely to promote the protection of landscape quality - areas of high quality landscape. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Policy DC9 is likely to promote the protection of agricultural land through a reduction in soil erosion caused by flooding. Policy DC8 does not permit development that is likely to have an unacceptable impact on surface or groundwaters and may therefore protect agricultural land from pollution.
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19 - DC Policies [transport related impacts]: Transport Refer to Table 9.1 (in SA Report).
Current Baseline FB - Cond Effects Assessment SA Objective Cond Sens Trend ST MT/LT Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Mitigation 1 To meet local, regional and national need for Mod Med Decl Mod Poor 0000These policies will not help to meet local, regional or minerals - national mineral requirements. 2 To maintain, strengthen and diversify the Mod Low Stable Mod Mod 0000These policies will not contribute to the economy of East economy of East Riding and Hull - Riding or Hull. 3 To support the development of housing and Mod Low Stable Mod Mod 0000These policies will not contribute to meeting housing or employment to meet identified needs - employment needs. 4 To preserve and enhance residential, Mod Med Stable Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++ ++ ++ ++ Whilst acknowledging that road-based transport of F, I, J, K, L, business and community amenity and safety materials may be necessary, Policies DC10 and DC1 N require that the detrimental impacts of transportation of minerals on local communities be minimised, particularly those relating to highway safety, residential amenity, noise, dust, fumes and illumination. 5 To provide opportunities for people to value Good Med Stable Good Poor Local ST-LT Perm Low ++ ++ ++ ++ Access to minerals sites may require additional routes F, K, L and enjoy the region’s natural heritage, through landscape areas, which may reduce amenity for participate in recreational activities and users, particularly in the short to medium term. However, encourage a healthy lifestyle this effect is limited by policies DC10 and DC1 which require that the detrimental impacts of transportation of minerals on local communities be minimised. Additionally, DC1 will further help to minimise negative effects through considering rights of way, open space and outdoor ti l f iliti 6 To reduce the adverse effects of minerals Mod Med Decl Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med +++ +++ +++ +++ Whilst acknowledging that road-based transport of related road traffic materials may be necessary, Policies DC10 and DC1 seek to minimise the impact of road traffic by ensuring that the existing highway network is of appropriate standard, the least damaging option for transport has been taken and that impacts on local communities are minised. 7 To protect and improve air quality Good Med Decl Mod Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Policy DC1 requires consideration to be given to the likely J impact of minerals development on dust and fume emissions, thereby contributing towards the protection of existing air quality levels. 8 To minimise resource consumption, waste Mod Med Decl Poor Mod 0000These policies are unlikely to minimise resource J and increase aggregates recycling - consumption or increase recycling. 9 To improve the quality of local water Mod High Im pr Mod Good Local ST-LT Perm Med ++++Minimising the effect from road based transport on the resources environment is likely to reduce the potential of pollutants from road surface run off as well as debris and dust to enter water resources. 10 To reduce the likelihood of and impact from Poor Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ----Access arrangements generated may lead to an increase flooding in surface water run off. Policy DC10 requires that there are no unacceptable impacts on the environment and that the least environmentally damaging route be identified, which may minimise this effect. 11 To protect and enhance biodiversity and Mod High Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ----Access arrangements generated may lead to a negative B, C important wildlife habitats, and to conserve effect on biodiversity and geodiversity. Policy DC10 requires geodiversity that there are no unacceptable impacts on the environment and that the least environmentally damaging route be identified, which may minimise this effect.
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12 To protect and enhance heritage assets and Mod Med Stable Mod Mod Local ST-LT Perm Med ----Access arrangements generated may lead to a negative D, F their settings effect on heritage assets. Policy DC10 seeks that there is no unacceptable impact on the environment and that the least environmentally damaging route be identified, which may minimise this effect. 13 To protect and enhance the countryside and Mod Med Decl Poor Poor Local ST-LT Perm Med ----Access arrangements generated may lead to a negative F landscape quality effect on the countryside. Policy DC10 requires that there are no unacceptable impacts on the environment and that the least environmentally damaging route be identified, which may minimise this effect. 14 To protect the best quality agricultural land Good High Decl Mod Poor 0000These policies are unlikely to protect best quality - agricultural land.
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Table D.1 - Consultation Comments on Scoping Report
Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section
Comments from the Environment Agency received 02.01.08 Flood risk and effects on water The two main issues which need to be taken into account in this document are : Key issue 5 – High risk of flooding, will be revised to include the courses 1. Whether the site is in flood zones 3 or 2 [high & medium risk] and therefore a need for a flood risk assessment. flood risk assessment is required and Key issue 7 – Water quality and availability, will be revised to 2. Whether the site includes any watercourses, in which case how will the flow illustrate how the flow in the watercourses will be continued if the in them be continued if the site is to be amended. site is to be amended.
Water quality, biodiversity and All our issues of concern appear to have been adequately picked up. Our main Key issue 5 – High risk of flooding, will be revised to ensure the flood risk concerns with minerals developments relate to water quality, biodiversity and DPD will promote good developments that have a positive impact flood risk. We are keen to avoid sensitive areas such as Source Protection on flood risk. Zones, and to promote good developments that have a positive impact on flood Key issue 7 – Water quality and availability, will be revised to risk by providing additional storage and stemming run-off. Restoration schemes ensure the DPD will avoid sensitive areas such as Source with positive benefits for biodiversity should be ensured. Protection Zones as much as practicable. Key issue 9 – Conflicts between biodiversity conservation and mineral working, will be revised to include restoration schemes as appropriate.
Yorkshire Forward 13.12.07 General Thank you for seeking Yorkshire Forward’s comments on the above document. Comment noted. We welcome the opportunity to comment on local planning policy formulation No action required. within the Yorkshire and Humber region, as part of our role as a statutory consultee. In this instance, however, we do not have any comments to make on the East Riding and Kingston upon Hull Joint Minerals DPD. We look forward to future opportunities for involvement in the ongoing LDF preparation process. If you require any Regional Economic Data to support your study then please contact Yorkshire Futures (www.yorkshirefutures.com).
English Heritage 21.12.07 Generally, in terms of the historic environment, we consider that the Report has Comment noted. identified the majority of plans and programmes and their themes which are likely to be of relevance to the development of the plan, and that it has established an appropriate baseline together with a reasonable set of objectives against which to monitor the likely significant effects of the DPD. We, therefore consider that it sets out the basis for the development of an appropriate framework against which to assess the potential impact which the Policies and proposals which this particular DPD might have upon the historic environment. Table 2.1 There are, however, a small number of areas where you might consider The rest of MPSs and MPGs are identified in the SA/SEA scoping amending the Sustainability Appraisal as follows:- report for the ERYC LDF.
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o Given the range of minerals potentially available in the DPD area, it is not clear why only the two MPSs are identified and none of the MPGs. Table 4.I No. 10 o Implications for the DPD - First Implication - it is not simply archaeology Comment noted and the implications will be amended accordingly: which needs to be protected. There are numerous other historic assets Key issue 10 – Conflict between landscape quality, local heritage which could be adversely affected by minerals developments. It might be sites and mineral working, to amend as per request. better to amend line 4 to read: “ …geological sites, archaeological area and other historic assets of the area...” Advice on consultation to ensure a English Heritage strongly advises that the Conservation Sections of the two Humber Archaeology Partnership, Council for British Archaeology proper conservation and Councils and the archaeological staff of the Humber Archaeology Partnership and East Riding Archaeological Society have been invited to management of historical assets are closely involved throughout the preparation of the SA of the plan. They are comment on the scoping report. best placed to advise on; local historic environment issues and priorities, including access to data held in the HER (formerly SMR); how the policy or proposal can be tailored to minimise potential adverse impacts on the historic environment; the nature and design of any required mitigation measures; and opportunities for securing wider benefits for the future conservation and management of historic assets. General comment on further Finally, we should like to stress that this opinion is based on the information Comment noted. involvement provided by you with your letter dated 23rd November, 2007. To avoid any No action required. doubt, this does not affect our obligation to provide further advice and, potentially, object to specific proposals which may subsequently arise (either as a result of this consultation or in later versions of the Plan) where we consider that, despite the SA/SEA, these would have an adverse effect upon the historic environment.
Natural England 14.12.07 Advice with respect to Appropriate As identified in the Scoping Report a number of European Protected Sites may The DPD will also be subject to Appropriate Assessment. Assessment be affected by minerals extraction in the future. As spatial plans must now be considered under the Conservation (Natural Habitats,&c.) Regulations 1994 it is the advice of Natural England that an Appropriate Assessments should be carried at the same time as the Sustainability Appraisal and the Strategic Environmental Assessment as much of the information requirements will be the same. Should further advice be required with respect to compliance with the Conservation (Natural Habitats,&c.) Regulations 1994, this can be provided at a meeting with the consultants and officers from the relevant Planning Authorities. Para 3.7 and para 3.17 regarding o 3.7 Natural England advises that Goole Moors is moved to this section ie Comment noted and contact for detailed advice is welcomed. peat extraction at Goole Moors ‘dormant sites with valid planning permission’. o 3.17 As far as Natural England is aware there is an extant planning Para 3.7 – move Goole Moors to this section as per request. permission at Goole Moors for peat extraction. However this site is not being operated and Natural England is likely to object to any planning Para 3.17 – No immediate action required. application for the infrastructure necessary for commencement of extraction. For detailed advice from Natural England about the Thorne and Hatfield Moors SAC please contact Tim Kohler at our Wakefield office on 01924 334500.
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RSPB received 03.01.08 Table 2.1, Table 2.2 The list of policies set out in Table 2.1 – Additional Plans and Programmes does Planning Policy Statement 9 is identified in the SA/SEA scoping not refer to Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological report for the ERYC LDF. Also a derivation of key sustainability Conservation (PPS9), which should be added to the list.9 Similarly, in Table 2.2 themes analysis is presented in the SA/SEA scoping report and – Derivation of Key Sustainability Themes reference to PPS9 should be made PPS9 is referenced in there. under the Sustainability Theme “Protect, enhance and improve biodiversity and important wildlife habitats”.
The need for an Appropriate We note that no reference is made here to the need to conduct an appropriate The DPD will also be subject to Appropriate Assessment. Assessment assessment of the plan under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulation 1994 (as amended by the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.)(Amendment) Regulations 2007). Careful consideration of the internationally important wildlife sites in the vicinity of the two Councils’ areas will help to reduce the risk of harm arising from the current plan. Where the risk of harm arising from any proposed site cannot be excluded without the detail from a subsequent planning application, we recommend that the plan should only contain the allocation if any potential impacts can be effectively mitigated. The plan should give a clear indication of the type and extent of mitigation that any development proposal must put in place. The RSPB has produced guidance on The Appropriate Assessment of Spatial Plans (Dodd A.M., Cleary B.E., Dawkins J.S., Byron H.J., Palframann L.J., and Williams G.M. The RSPB, Sandy (2007)) which is available at www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/sites/england/newguidance.asp.
Table 2.1 and Table 2.2 - Minerals Minerals sites have the potential to enhance biodiversity and to provide public This has been included in the assessment rationale which is used sites restoration and after-use benefit at the end of their working lives through restoration. Research to undertake the SA of the DPD undertaken by the RSPB and funded by the Minerals Industry Research Organisation (MIRO) has identified the key role of mineral afteruse in delivering priority biodiversity action plan targets. The minerals and waste development frameworks (M&WDF) provide an opportunity to identify and secure appropriate habitat creation on minerals sites at the proposed allocations stage. Both the M&WDF and the LDF offer the opportunity to integrate habitat creation on minerals sites into landscape –scale habitat restoration projects. The Geographic Information System (GIS) developed as part of the research can be used to guide and appraise biodiversity opportunities for existing sites and proposed extensions to those sites. Therefore, in relation to after-uses for mineral sites we recommend that careful consideration is given to the two following publications:
9 PPS9 is available at
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Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section Nature After Minerals: how mineral site restoration can benefit people and wildlife (Davies A.M. The RSPB, Sandy (2006)), available at www.afterminerals.com/docs/Nature%20After%20Minerals%20report%20- %205MB.pdf. Habitat Creation Handbook for the Minerals Industry (White G.J., Gilbert J.C. (eds.) The RSPB, Sandy (2003)) (this publication is not available online, but similar information on habitat creation is available on the After Minerals website – www.afterminerals.com). The baseline data in Appendix A The baseline data in Appendix A makes no reference to biodiversity. Given the The baseline presented in Appendix A is an updated and potential that the plan has to harm biodiversity interests and the potential to use additional baseline data derived from the baseline data from the mineral afteruse to restore priority habitats this oversight should be rectified. We SA/SEA scoping report. The Biodiversity baseline data is included recognise that the East Riding Biodiversity Action Plan is being updated which in the SA/SEA scoping report. includes a full habitat survey of the unitary authority area over the next 3 years. This means it is difficult to undertake a full appraisal of the impact on biodiversity at this stage of the plan. However there is good knowledge of the area by conservation consultees that will assist appraisal of biodiversity impacts at the options stage of the plan. The GIS system developed as part of the After Minerals research referenced in Question 1 also provides useful base line data on the opportunities for existing sites and proposed extensions. Opportunities to link with There is opportunity for the joint plan to link with landscape scale habitat Commented noted and Key issue 9 – Conflict between restoration projects restoration projects for example in the Humberhead Levels. Restoration to biodiversity, conservation and mineral working will be amended to reedbeds and other wetland habitats is a key priority in areas near to the include linkage between the plan and landscape scale habitat Humber Estuary, Market Weighton Canal and River Foulness. The design of the restoration projects. Also a comment on the design of the afteruse afteruse should be linked to the needs of BAP species and birds in the Humber will be included, as well as any linkage to the needs of BAP Special Protection Area, for example breeding and wintering bitterns. species and birds in the Humber Special Protection Area. Seeking clarification on the conflict Paragraph 3.17 of the Scoping Report identified Goole Moors as one site where Para 3.17 will be revised to include the suggested additional between mineral works and mineral extraction has caused damage to the site: the SA should make it clear if information. protection of designated sites. this is the only site where this has happened in the area covered by the plan. Regarding potential for biodiversity In addition, the SA could usefully reflect the potential for biodiversity This has been included in the assessment rationale which is used enhancement enhancement offered by extant mineral sites and sites that will be promoted to undertake the SA of the DPD through the Joint Minerals Development Plan. Inaccuracies identified We note that on page A-10 under the heading “Employment in minerals Page A-10 - “Employment in minerals industry”: if data is available industry” there is no reference to the number of people employed for peat to include number of people employed for peat extraction, as per extraction. request. We note that on page A-12 under the heading “Peat” that the information supplied is currently extremely limited. In addition, the column “Issues identified” Page A-12 - “Peat”: under the column “Issues Identified” to include is currently blank: we recommend that it should reflect the text of paragraph information reflecting the text of Para 3.17 of the scoping report, as 3.17 of the scoping report. per request. Regarding the necessity to carry Goole Moor is part of the Thorne and Hatfield Moor Special Protection Area The DPD will also be subject to Appropriate Assessment. out an Appropriate Assessment (SPA) which is also a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) designated for its international importance as a degraded peat bog undergoing restoration. The Minerals DPD will need to reconcile the future protection needs of the designated site with peat extraction:
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Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section Section 4.3 of the Thorne and Hatfield Moors SPA citation (entitled “Vulnerability”) states: “On the parts of the site that are still worked for peat, any impacts on the nightjar’s habitat or behaviour will be addressed as part of the review of extant permissions under the relevant provision of the Habitats Regulations.” We anticipate that any review of these permissions is likely to have a significant impact on the ability to extract peat from this site, and thus the overall peat production capacity in the Joint Minerals Development Plan. Furthermore, any allocations in the DPD for extraction not synonymous with existing consents, will be likely to have significant impacts on the SAC interest features (either directly through peat removal, or indirectly through changes to the hydrology) or SPA interest features. It is essential therefore, that any potential issues are identified by the Joint Minerals DPD in advance through Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the DPD in order to ensure compliance with the Habitat Regulations and avoid damage to the protected sites. If new allocations are put forward in the plan, these will also need to be assessed in combination with other plans or projects (including existing consents) as part of the AA. Table 4.1 – additions to Issue 9: We note that item number 9 in Table 4.1 – Minerals Relevant Sustainability Key issue 9 – Conflicts between biodiversity conservation and Conflicts between biodiversity Issues for East Riding and Hull lists as a key issue "Conflicts between mineral working, will be revised to include the following: “Due to conservation and mineral working biodiversity conservation and mineral working". Due to the natural processes the natural processes that lead to mineral formation, natural that lead to mineral formation, natural mineral sources are often found in or mineral sources are often found in or adjacent to waterbodies that adjacent to water bodies that are also sites of importance for nature are also sites of importance for nature conservation and wildlife.” conservation and wildlife. Table 4.1 currently focuses only on SSSI sites, but it should also identify any All statutory protected areas as well as local designations were Natura 2000 (Special Protection Area or Special Area of Conservation) and identified and mapped on the SA/SEA scoping report. Ramsar sites (see our comments on question 5 above) that are either affected by existing mineral workings or may be affected by proposed workings. The East Riding of Yorkshire has five SPAs; The Humber Estuary SPA, Thorne and Hatfield Moors SPA, The Lower Derwent Valley SPA, Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs SPA and Hornsea Mere SPA. Locally important Sites of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINCs) should also be identified and due consideration given to their protection and enhancement by the Local Authority. Under the heading “Implications for the DPD”, we recommend that the statement "Strong emphasis should be put on restoration to return sites to pre- extraction quality or above wherever possible" should refer to the After Minerals Under the heading “Implications for the DPD” additional project referred to in question 1 above (see www.afterminerals.com for more information will be added to refer to the After Minerals project, to details) to ensure that biodiversity enhancement opportunities are realised. ensure that biodiversity enhancement opportunities are realised.
Table 5-2 – SA Baseline Data and We note that in Table 5-2 – SA Baseline Data and Trends Summary draft SA Table 5-2 – SA Baseline Data and Trends Summary - draft SA Trends Summary regarding Objective 11 makes no mention of peat extraction as one of the sources of the Objective 11: comment to be amended to reflect peat extraction as impacts of peat extraction pressures upon natural resources and reasons for its loss. We recommend that one of the sources of the pressures upon natural resources and the text is amended to reflect this. reasons for its loss. Table 5.1 – SA Framework for the In Table 5.1 – SA Framework for the Joint Minerals DPD we recommend adding The suggested indicators will be included and will be taken into
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Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section Joint Minerals DPD – potential the following detailed indicator under draft SA Objective number 11 “To protect account whilst developing the assessment rationale. new indicators and changes to the and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve wording of the issues geology”:
“Area of designated sites subject to extraction (or extraction consent)”. We recommend replacing the potential detailed indicator “Number of nature reserves on former mineral sites” with:
"Proportion of the RSS priority habitat targets and local BAP targets met through nature reserves on former mineral sites."
We recommend early discussion with key stakeholders in relation to this
modification to enable identification of the key minerals sites and the habitats Noted. We need to agree how the discussions are to be arranged. that are most suitable to be restored there. The following additional draft I also agree with the way this objective is worded with reference to headline indicator will enable the appraisal to keep track of the strategic habitats, rather than designated SSSIs. With SSSIs you need to opportunities to restore Biodiveristy Action Plan priority habitats through be very careful because many SSSIs associated with quarries are minerals after use: actually noted for their geological interest, rather than for their “Area of potential BAP priority habitats that could be delivered through nature conservation interest, and in a great number of cases the minerals after use.” geological interest is actually created or revealed by the quarrying in the first place, and the interest is enhanced as quarrying Under “Key Issues” under draft SA objective number 11 we recommend continues. modifying “Mineral working can potentially impact on ecological and geological sites” by adding Draft SA objective number 11: add "and with careful design "and with careful design have the potential to provide new have the potential to provide new habitat when restored.", habitat when restored." under “Key Issue” column,
Dalton Warner Davis LLP on behalf of E.ON UK (E.ON) received 07.01.08 Comment noted. Concerning the new planning These representations are made on behalf of E.ON UK (E.ON). regime for the matter of salt cavity The Holderness District Wide Local Plan (1999) (HDWLP) recognises that the gas storage geology of Holderness provides natural opportunities for gas storage in underground salt caverns and that such caverns can only be created in suitable strata such as the Zechstein salt basin, which is found in the eastern parts of the county. The HDWLP includes policy U4, which was based upon the Council's understanding of national policy which applied at the time that the local plan was prepared, namely that gas storage facilities might be permitted in coastal areas. Government minerals planning policy in MPS1 (2006) incorporates four annexes, of which Annex 4 is concerned with onshore oil and gas and underground storage of natural gas. It refers to the 2003 Energy White Paper (Cmnd 5761) and government’s review of progress in the 2006 White Paper (Cmnd 6887) which confirms the importance of gas supply infrastructure, such
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Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section as underground storage, and of maintaining the reliability of our energy supplies. The government’s position has been reaffirmed in the 2007 Energy White Paper (Cm 7124) and the Planning Bill. The suitability of the Holderness Area for salt cavity gas storage has been recognised by the Secretary of State in granting planning permission and hazardous substances consent to two adjoining projects at Aldbrough and that position has been acknowledged by the Council in resolving to grant planning permission for two further projects in the area. It is unclear to us, at this time, where in the new planning regime the matter of salt cavity gas storage is best dealt with (Core Strategy DPD, East Riding Policies DPD, East Riding Development Sites DPD, Joint Minerals DPD) and therefore we wish this letter to be accepted as an objection to the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report requesting that as well as referring to sand and gravel, chalk, clay, peat, oil and gas, there should also be reference to "salt". This would mean that the consequential effects of solution mining would need to be addressed in the Sustainability Appraisal.
Associated British Ports received 07.01.08
The Scoping Report relates to the combined Strategic Environmental Comment noted. Regarding the importance of Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal for the Joint Minerals Development marine imported aggregates for Plan Document being developed by ERYC and KHCC and thus relates to the the Plan area areas under the administration of those local authorities. Within these local authorities areas are the Ports of Hull & Goole the importance of which to the local economy etc. is recognised in the Yorkshire and Humber R.S.S. and other local planning documents.
The Port of Hull serves an important role in facilitating the importation of aggregates used in construction in the Plan area and this must be recognised in the development of the subject Plan. As far as the ERYC and KHCC LDF SA Objectives are concerned many can be satisfied to varying degrees by the continued growth of marine imported aggregates which to some extent is self explanatory.
Inaccuracies in the baseline With regard to the Baseline Information it is considered that in 3-10 by quoting Comment noted and appreciated. average sales of marine sand and gravel aggregates through Hull Docks it does Baseline data will be corrected with new figures and information not reflect the significant growth since 1999 and hence the growing importance provided. of imported aggregates to the Plan area. The statistics for aggregates detailed below represent imports mainly by Stema and also Humber Sand and Gravel and some other relatively small imports by other operators.
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Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section 1999 - 298,000 tonnes 2000 - 331,000 tonnes 2001 - 272,000 tonnes 2002 - 362,000 tonnes 2003 - 423,000 tonnes 2004 - 356,000 tonnes 2005 - 526,000 tonnes 2006 - 573,000 tonnes You will see over the period 1999 to 2006 - imports have increased by 92%. Therefore, in answer to some of the questions raised at the end of Section 3 it is considered that the Baseline Information relevant to marine imports of aggregates is inappropriate and inaccurate etc. In Table A to Appendix A, page A-10 the statistics contained therein are considered to be inaccurate. Also, in A-12 reference is made to Stema Shipping (UK) Limited. Whilst Stema is a significant importer, Humber Sand and Gravel Limited is also a significant importer and has in fact been operating at the Port for a lot longer i.e. commenced operations in 1990, whereas Stema commenced operations in 2002.
Environment Agency received 02.01.08
General The Environment Agency have no specific comments to make on the report. All Comment noted and appreciated. our issues of concern appear to have been adequately picked up. Our main concerns with minerals developments relate to water quality, biodiversity and flood risk. We are keen to avoid sensitive areas such as Source Protection Zones, and to promote good developments that have a positive impact on flood risk by providing additional storage and stemming run-off. Restoration schemes with positive benefits for biodiversity should be ensured.
Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber received 02.01.08
Thank you for your e-mail and attachments. We will not be commenting on the Comment noted and appreciated. SA/SEA Scoping Report for the East Riding and Hull Joint Minerals DPD.
Humber Archaeology Partnership 18.01.08
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Regarding policies on the We would wish to see policies in place within the new Joint Minerals DPD, PPGs 15 and 16 were included in the SA/SEA scoping report for protection of Historic Environment which are as robust in their protection of Historic Environment assets, if not the ERYC LDF, to which this report refers to. assets stronger, as those in the existing Joint Minerals Plan. Key issue 10 – Conflict between landscape quality, local heritage Table 2.1 and 2.2 ought to include cross-references to PPGs 15 and 16. Their sites and mineral working, to include reference to palaeocological also ought to be reference to the Historic Environment and its assets, rather features and deposits. than the more vague, and ill-defined “cultural heritage”: the need is to protect not only archaeological deposits, but also palaeocological features and deposits. Para 3.6 In section 3.6, we should now perhaps add Newport Road, North Cave, and Comment noted and the following information provided will be Mirebeck Lane, North Cave, as the operations of Humberside Aggregates have included in section 3.6: also spread to these areas. - Newport Road, North Cave - Mirebeck Lane, North Cave
Table 4.1, regarding the coverage In Table 4.1, the emphasis on Historic Environment deposits is very weal in Comment noted and the text will be revised accordingly. of Historic Environment section 10. Firstly, even the heading is misleading in labelling these as “local heritage sites”: this suggests that they are of only local importance. Whereas, Key issue 10 – the main heading: “Conflict between landscape the Wetwang and Garton Slack quarries are of international archaeological quality, local heritage sites and mineral working” will be changed to importance, the Gransmoor quarry contains deposits of national importance, the “Conflict between landscape quality, historic environment and North Cave and Catwick quarries of Regional archaeological importance, etc. mineral working” Furthermore, it should be stressed that the very same deposits of aggregates which are of such economic importance to our area today, provided ideal conditions for the settlement and evolution of early man in this area; therefore, there is a direct link between archaeology and mineral extraction. This applies not only to the Wolds, but also to the outcrops of sand and gravel within the Humber Wetlands. So, you have 57 regionally important geology sites in the East Riding; but you have 392 nationally important archaeological sites, and over 20,000 known archaeological sites in the same area. The current wording suggests - whether intentionally, or not - that you have confused geological and archaeological sites. The statement about geology really ought to be at the end of landscape, whilst the Historic Environment should have its own discrete paragraph.
Table 5.1 In Table 5.1, the draft SA Objective should be “To protect and enhance It may be late in the process to amend the wording of the objective Historic Environment assets and their settings”. The first potential detailed but the indicators will be revised. indicator should be: “number of known historic environment sites, monuments or Add the following potential detailed indicator: “number of known complexes affected by minerals development proposals”. The emphasis on historic environment sites, monuments or complexes affected by historic buildings here is a complete red herring: during the last 18 years I minerals development proposals”. cannot remember a single minerals application which would have affected a Listed Building or an historic unlisted building, but we do regularly have applications which can affect the setting of Scheduled Monuments, and, most importantly, which result in the loss of undesignated archaeological monuments and deposits. Often, it is the impact of a minerals proposal on previously
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Issue Considered / Comment Response Scoping Report Section unrecorded archaeological deposits which is the greatest threat: and, it is this which we really ought to be measuring. Table 5.1, Historic Environment Similarly, the adjoining column with the text on key issues really need to be Comment noted and the text will be revised accordingly. issue description changed to reflect this. The whole of the first paragraph reads as if it has been lifted straight out of the JSP, without any thought as to whether this applies to mineral sites. The only Registered battlefield is now underneath a housing estate, and so is not going to be quarried; the registered Historic Parks and gardens are equally not at risk here, and hardly any of the Listed Buildings would lie within a proposed mineral extraction site. The real risk is to non- designated Historic Environment sites and deposits. Nor are these confined to the Wolds; there are very rich HE landscapes also to be found within the wetlands. Mineral working does not just potentially impact on heritage assets: it actively destroys several hundred of them every year in this area. In Table 5.2, regarding the In Table 5.2, no. 12. can we amend the first line to “The East Riding has a very Comment noted and the text will be revised accordingly. description of the archaeological rich archaeological heritage, with some of the most important and well- heritage preserved archaeological landscapes in the North of England; it also has a rich In Table 5.2, Draft SA Objective 12, under Key Issues, amend the built heritage…., “In addition to 392 Scheduled Monuments, there are over first line to “The East Riding has a very rich archaeological 20,000 known historic environment sites in the area, many of which form part of heritage, with some of the most important and well-preserved landscapes of regional or national archaeological importance”. archaeological landscapes in the North of England; it also has a rich built heritage…., “.
Also add the following paragraph: “In addition to 392 Scheduled Monuments, there are over 20,000 known historic environment sites in the area, many of which form part of landscapes of regional or national archaeological importance”.
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E.1 ERYC LDF SA Objectives 1. To reduce health inequalities 2. To reduce crime and the fear of crime 3. To reduce social exclusion and improve equality of opportunity amongst social groups 4. To improve accessibility and public transport links to key services and employment areas 5. To improve housing affordability 6. To maintain overall levels of education and skills 7. To improve air quality 8. To reduce the growth of road traffic 9. To encourage more efficient use of land 10. To reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill 11. To improve the quality of local fresh water resources 12. To reduce levels of atmospheric GHG by reducing emissions and increasing extent of carbon sinks 13. To minimise the impacts of climate change by developing in a way that reduces risk from coastal flooding and coastal erosion 14. To reduce carbon based energy use by increasing energy efficiency and production of renewable energy 15. To protect and enhance biodiversity and important wildlife habitats, and to conserve geology 16. To protect and enhance heritage assets and their settings 17. To protect and enhance the countryside and landscape quality 18. To maintain and strengthen the economy of East Riding 19. To increase diversity of employment 20. To support the renaissance of rural areas
E.2 KHCC LDF SA Objectives 1. Create a learning city enhancing levels of education and skills for all 2. Improve the health of everyone and encourage healthy lifestyles 3. Reinvigorate the housing market and ensure everyone has the opportunity to live in a decent and affordable home 4. Encourage involvement, a sense of community and identity 5. Support equity for all, tackling social exclusion and prejudice 6. Maintain or enhance safety and reduce crime or fear of crime for everyone 7. Maintain or provide good quality employment opportunities for all and reduce economic exclusion 8. Create conditions which support regeneration and sustainable economic growth encouraging business diversity and investment 9. Optimise creativity and innovation in business and design 10. Optimise Hull's economic role and position in the sub region, region as a whole and internationally 11. Promote Hull as a good place to live, work and visit 12. Maintain or enhance efficient land use 13. Support sustainable travel and movement of people and goods 14. Positively contribute to the quality of the built environment, townscape and public realm 15. Enhance the function the of the city and district centres providing a complimentary and appropriate mix of uses and facilities within and between centres 16. Enhance access to quality leisure, cultural and recreational activities for all 17. Efficient consumption of energy and natural resources 18. Minimise pollution including greenhouse gases and enhance environmental quality 19. Reduce waste, minimising the use of non-reusable materials and encourage recycling 20. Reduce vulnerability of Hull to flooding and potential impacts of climate change 21. Protect and enhance habitats and biodiversity
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