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Display PDF in Separate EA - N o t:xm G A st t-GTVf^ X - local environment agency plan CHEVIOT AND EAST NORTHUMBERLAND CONSULTATION REPORT JULY 1997 E n v ir o n m e n t A g e n c y Y O U R V IE W S Welcome to the Consultation Report for the Cheviot and East Northumberland area which is the Agency's initial analysis of the status of the environment in this area and the issues that we believe need to be addressed. We would like to hear your views: • Have we identified all the major issues? • Have we identified realistic proposals for action? • Do you have any comments to make regarding the Consultation Report in general? • Have you any other comments? During the consultation period for this report the Agency would be pleased to receive any comments in writing to: Environment Planner The Environment Agency Northumbria Area Tyneside House Newcastle Business Park Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7AR All comments must be received by 31 October 1997 Further copies of the document can be obtained from the above address. All comments received will be considered in preparing the next phase, the Action Plan. The Action Plan will build upon Section 1 of this Consultation Report by turning the proposals into actions. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY 066801 Note: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy o f information in this Report it may contain some errors or omissions which we will be pleased to note How to use this Consultation Report The publication of this Consultation Report is an important stage in the Environment Agency's local planning process. The aim of the process is to identify, prioritise and cost environm entally beneficial actions, on which the Agency and others will work together to deliver within the Cheviot and East Northumberland area. The Consultation Report provides a focus for the discussion of environmental issues with all interested parties. Vour views are important - we would like to hear your opinions - even if it is to say that you think a particular issue is important or that you support the plan and its objectives. To make this report easier to use we have divided it into tw o main parts: Part 1 identifies issues facing the local environment, a n d makes proposals for action to address those issues. We would most value y o u r com m ents on this section of the report. Part 2 provides the background information to support Part 1. It describes the Cheviot and East Northumberland area, identifies uses and activities which are prevalent within the area and seeks to measure the environmental quality of the area against identified standards (where available). We look forward to your involvement. _ UJ a u $ • ^ > : Z c > -ifS UJ+ zt 2 5 a- z <(Uo CC rjr- 0 -£ 3 c 32 oZ 1 I & * 8. z s 1 =? >i IDz 2 c c xis i -<« b O 1D z Iw I z z £ Contents Page No Vision for the Cheviot and East Northumberland Area Part 1 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 The Environment A gency............................................................................. 1 1.2 The LEAP Process......................................................................... ............ 2-4 1.3 Protection through Partnership................................... ................................ 4-5 2 The Cheviot and East Northumberland LEAP Area ................................... 6 3 Issues and Proposals for Action .................................................................... 7 Issue 1 Future Developments - Protecting and Enhancing the Environment..................... 8-9 Issue 2 Air Q uality.............................................................................................. 10 Issue 3 River Water Quality .................................................... ..........................11-13 Issue 4 Estuary and Coastal Water Q uality........................................................... 14-15 Issue 5 Groundwater Protection............................................................................. 16 Issue 6 Minew aters............................................................................................. 17 Issue 7 Contaminated la n d ........................................................ ....................... 18 Issue8 Water Resources....................................................................................... 19 Issue 9 Sustainable Waste Management................................................................... 20 Issue 10 Sites Exempt from Waste Management Licensing.......... ............................ 21 -22 • Issue 11 Land Spreading of Wastes.................................................... .................... 23 Issue 12 Illegal Tipping of W aste ............................................................................. 24 Issue 13 Working with Industry - Minimising Waste and Preventing Pollution................ 25-26 Issue 14 Working with Farmers and Foresters - Minimising Waste and Preventing Pollution. 27 Issue 15 Working with Other Agencies...................................................................... 28 Issue 16 Estuary M anagem ent................................................................................ 29 Issue 17 The Northumberland C o a st........................................................................ 30 Issue 18 Flooding of Land and Property.................................................................31-32 Issue 19 Flood W arning......................................................................................... 33 Issue 20 Effects of Structures in or near Rivers............................................................. 34 Issue 21 Management of River and Wetland Habitats............................................... 35-36 Issue 22 Fisheries.............................................................................................. 37-38 Issue 23 Biodiversity Action Plans............................................................................. 39 Issue 24 Northumberland's Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas....... 40 Issue 25 Water-Based Recreation........................................................... ..............42-42 Issue 26 Environmental Awareness and Education...................................................... 43 Part 2 4 Overview of the Cheviot and East Northumberland Area 4.1 G e o lo gy ................................................................................................... 44 4.2 H y d ro ge o lo gy .......................................................................................... 44 4.3 T opography............................................................................................. 45 4.4 C lim a te ................................................................................................... 45 4.5 Key Details.......................................................................................... 45-47 5 Uses, Activities and Pressures 5.1 H o u sin g................................................................................................48-49 5.2 Transport................................................................................................. 50 5.3 Industry................................................................................................... 51 5.4 Contaminated L a n d ................................................................................... 52 5.5 Mineral Extraction and M in in g .................................................................53-54 5.6 Surface and Groundwater Abstraction........................................................55-56 5.7 Effluent Disposal........................................................................................ 57 5.8 Waste M anagem ent............................................................................... 58-59 5.9 Flood D efen ce...................................................................................... 60-62 5.10 Agriculture and Forestry..........................................................................63-64 5.11 Fisheries............................................................................................... 65-66 5.12 Landscape and Nature Conservation..........................................................67-70 5.13 Tourism and Recreation..........................................................................71-72 5.14 Angling and Commercial Fishing......... ....................................................73-74 5.15 Archaeology and H eritage.......................................................................... 75 6 State of the Environment 6.1 Water - Quality and Quantity........................ ......................................... 76-78 6.2 Land - Flood Defence................................................................................. 79 6.3 Air - Q u a lity .......................................................................................... 80-81 6.4 Biodiversity ............................................................................................. 82 7 Appendices 7.1 Statutory Committees/Area Environment Group.............................................. 83 7.2 Environmental Standards........................................................................ 84-94 7.3 Waste Categories................................................................................... 95-97 Glossary of Abbreviations ................................................................. ..............98-ioo Glossary of Terms .........................................................................................
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