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ANNUAL REPORT 2002

Incorporating 2001 Aggregate Monitoring Statistics

CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Alan S Thornley County Planning Officer

Environmental Planning Service Cheshire County Council Backford Hall CHESTER CH16PZ

For further Information Please Contact:

Dr Sharon Cosgrove Secretary NWRAWP Environmental Planning Service Tel: (01244) 603147 E-mail: [email protected]

MARCH 2003

Document No.- 548

ISSN: 1460-4922

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CONTENTS Page

1. INTRODUCTION 7

2. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES 7

3. MEETINGS 8

4. RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL MONITORING OF AGGREGATE 9 PRODUCTION AND RESERVES AM00

5. MONITORING OF LANDBANKS 14

6. MARINE SAND LANDINGS FROM OFF THE NORTH WEST COAST 18

7. SECONDARY AGGREGATES 21

8. MONITORING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 23

9. EVENTS OF INTEREST 23

10. MONITORING OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS 27

11. ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995: REVIEW OF MINERAL 28 PLANNING SITES

12. GEOLOGICAL AND MINERALS PLANNING RESEARCH 30 PROGRAMME OF RELEVANCE TO AGGREGATES PLANNING IN THE NORTH WEST

TABLES

Table 1 Monitoring of Aggregate Production - North West Region 2001 11

Table 2 Monitoring of Permitted Reserves - North West Region 2001 12

Table 3A Monitoring of Landbanks - North West Region 2001, Method A 16

Table 3B Monitoring of Landbanks - North West Region 2001, Method B 17

Table 4 Production of Marine Dredged Sand and Gravel from off the North 19 West Coast 1992-2001

Table 5 Secondary Aggregate Reuse and Reserves 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001 22

Table 6 Monitoring of Aggregate Planning Applications - North West 23 Region 1/1/2000-31/3/2002 Summary

Table 7 Environment Act 1995: Summary of Aggregate Mineral 29 Review Permissions

FIGURES Page

Figure 1 Trends in Aggregate Production in the North West 2001 13

Figure 2 Trends in Aggregate Production in the North West 1992-2001 14

Figure 3 Aggregate Production against MPG 6 Guidelines in the North West 15 1992-2001

MAPS

Map 1 North West Region 6

Map 2 Licensed Dredging Areas: North West Coastal Waters 20

APPENDICES

1 Terms of Reference - North West Regional Aggregate Working 38 Party

2 Consultation Response from NWRAWP on the Review of Draft 39 MPG6: Planning Policy for the Supply of Aggregates in England

3 Table A -Monitoring of Aggregate Mineral Planning Applications. 43 Final Decisions made 1/1/2000 – 31/3/2001

Table B: Aggregate Mineral Planning Applications "in hand" at 1/4/2002 47

4 Development Plans in the North West Region 50 Current progress on preparation.

5 Sites Included in 2000 Aggregate Minerals Survey 52

NORTH WEST REGIONAL AGGREGATES WORKING PARTY - MEMBERSHIP October 2002

Chairman

Mr A S Thornley Cheshire County Council

Technical Secretary

Dr S Cosgrove Cheshire County Council

Technical Assistant

Mr D Diggle Cheshire County Council

Local Government Representatives

Mr A Jemmitt Environmental Advisory Service Mr J Geldard Lancashire County Council Mr P Gordon Cumbria County Council Mr N Henderson Lake District National Park Authority Mr D Ringwood Warrington Borough Council Mr S Talbot Greater Manchester Geological Unit

Industry Representatives

Mr N Brown BMPA Mr C Dobbs Tarmac Central Ltd Mr E Jordan Hansen Aggregates Mr K Forshaw Forshaw Demolition Ltd Mr D T Pollock Quarry Products Association Mr P Huxtable British Aggregates Association Mr G Stringer WBB Minerals Mr G Storey Aggregate Industries Ms J Davies RMC Aggregates (North West) Ltd

Central Government Representatives

Mr C Duffel Highways Agency (Manchester) Mr G Jones Government Office North West Mr B Marker Department of the Environment Transport & Regions Mr P Stanway Government Office North West Mr B Morgan DEFRA

Map 1 North West Aggregates Working Party - North West Region

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The North West Regional Aggregates Working Party (NWRAWP) is one of a number of similar working parties throughout England and Wales established in the 1970s in order to collect data on the production of aggregates. The NWRAWP is comprised of the counties of Lancashire, Cumbria (including the Lake District National Park) and Cheshire; the Metropolitan Boroughs of Greater Manchester and Merseyside along with the newly created Unitary Authorities of Blackburn with Darwin, Blackpool, Halton and Warrington. Those parts of the Peak District National Park which fall within Cheshire and Greater Manchester are represented by the East Midlands Regional Aggregates Working Party and those parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park which fall within Cumbria are represented by the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Aggregates Working Party.

1.2 Membership is drawn from the constituent mineral planning authorities (MPAs), central government departments and representatives from the extractive industry. The metropolitan districts in Greater Manchester are represented by the Greater Manchester Geological Unit, which provides mineral planning services to the ten Metropolitan Borough Councils (MBC). The five Merseyside authorities are represented on mineral planning issues by the Environmental Advisory Service which regularly provides professional planning advice for Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley MBCs on issues relating to the environment including mineral extraction and waste disposal. Lancashire County Council acts for the new authorities of Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen on minerals policy issues. Cumbria acts for the Lake District National Park Authority in respect of the work undertaken by NWRAWP. The new authorities of Halton and Warrington undertake their own mineral duties.

1.3 The terms of reference of the working party are set out in Appendix 1.

1.4 The year 2002 report is the eleventh annual report to have been prepared and provides information on land and marine won aggregate production and reserves throughout the North West region for the preceding year. Information relating to the progress of development plans, planning applications, construction industry activity, secondary aggregates and mineral review applications is also provided for the period 1 January 2001 to the 31 March 2002. Details on current and future research projects associated with aggregates, which are of a regional significance, are also included.

2. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

2.1 Any changes? Julie Davies RMC replacing Mr Trow. Inclusion of Peter Huxtable.

3. MEETINGS

3.1 The Working Party has met two times since the 1st January 2001, on the 17th July 2001 and on the 18th April 2002. The main topics of discussion from the remaining two meetings are summarised below.

Issues discussed on 17th July 2001

The Case for a Separate Landbank for High Specification Aggregates

3.2 The Working Party considered a paper on the need for a separate landbank for high specification aggregates (HSA). HSA has a polished stone value of at least 58 and is used to surface roads where there are high volumes of commercial traffic and wherever road conditions are likely to give a high risk of skidding related accidents. Three active sites in Cumbria produce HSA, which because of its national scarcity, is substantially exported for use outside the County. Phil Gordon proposed that in order to monitor the effectiveness of local plan policy, and because of its regional and national significance, NWRAWP should publish sales and reserves information for HSA separate from other crushed rock.

3.3 Members agreed that this avenue was the way forward, especially given the fact that HSA is of such national importance. It was also agreed that Cumbria would provide HSA sales and reserves figures for previous years in order for them to be incorporated into the annual report.

Status of Halton regarding Apportionment and Monitoring

3.4 Mr Jon Sutcliffe of Halton Borough Council was invited by the Chairman to outline the details the position of Halton in relation to apportionment figures and monitoring returns. Halton, like Warrington, had been included within Cheshire for all surveys and statistics prior to Local Government Review, and now Halton wished to have its future position made clear. The Technical Assistant informed members that Warrington’s position was clarified at the RAWP meeting on the 10th March 1999 where it was agreed that Warrington should be reported with, and therefore have its apportionment /landbank figures be considered as part of the Greater Manchester/Merseyside cohort. Members, therefore, considered it sensible for Halton to also be excluded from Cheshire and included within Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

Draft Annual Report 2001

3.5 The draft annual report was introduced by the Secretary. The Working Party was asked to comment upon the draft report and points were taken on board.

Issues discussed on 18th April 2001

AM 2001 SURVEY

Minerals Technical Advice Note (TAN) (Wales): Aggregates – Consultation Draft

3.6 The Secretary introduced that the latest consultation draft of TAN for aggregates has been released by the National Assembly of Wales. The Secretary suggested that aspects of the TAN will have a significant impact on the north-west as a RAWP region and potentially upon the functioning and roles of RAWPs. The Secretary opened the floor to informal comments but requested more detailed comments to be submitted to the Secretary after the meeting. A summary of initial comments are outlined below:

. The TAN outlines a number of threads which would be hard to implement and, in the main, is aspirational in its policy suggestions. It was also suggested that the assumption that slate waste and construction and demolition wastes can be reused as aggregate is potentially overstated and that an increased role for the RAWPs in undertaking environmental capacity studies for their areas was tried in the East Midlands and failed. . There was a suggestion the TAN wishes to restrict aggregate movements into the North West of England which should be a concern to the NWRAWP. It was agreed that the North West of England conforms to the proximity principle outlined in the TAN. . The TAN provides no source of guidance/assessment for making assessments for alternative sources of supply. Members raised a concern that the proposal for RAWPs to prepare Regional Statements for transposition into UDPs was likely to become a quasi Plan making process without the democratic safeguards and credentials required to give it legitimacy. . Members agreed that the North Wales RAWP and the NWRAWP should meet and discuss forecast demand of aggregates.

Planning Green Paper – Delivering a fundamental change

3.7 The Secretary introduced this item and informed members that NWRAWP provides a response to the Planning Green Paper which was sent to the DTLR on 15th March 2002. In summary, the NWRAWP made the following comments:

. NWRAWP does not accept the DTLR’s assessment of the root cause of the problems affecting the planning system; and that as a consequence NWRAWP find some of the solutions inappropriate.

. While the retention of the minerals and waste function at the County level is supported, the paper avoids the issue of resolving delays and bureaucracy in respect of these elements of the development plan. Government should not mislead itself into believing that measures aimed at improving or speeding up administration will actually solve the problem. In many instances, it is the legal procedures aimed at protecting private personal and property rights which dictate the speed of preparation and approval.

. NWRAWP is concerned over the lack of clarity with regards to the content and relationship that mineral and waste local plans may have with Regional Spatial Strategies, Sub-regional Strategies and Local Development Frameworks. Mineral and waste plans need to be stitched into other strategic planning functions and, currently, the Green Paper offers no such relationship.

. The Green Paper provides no clarification regarding whether topic-based mineral and waste local plans are to change to the development plan model as advocated in the paper (i.e. Local Development Frameworks/Action Plans). The Green Paper indicates that the LDF would be ‘criteria-based’ with action plans but with minerals and waste local plans, industry and national government for that matter require a considerable degree of certainty in providing an adequate supply of aggregates.

. In the north-west, there is an indication from the minerals industry that they are not particularly worried about the current speed of determining planning applications.

RAWP drew attention to the particular character of minerals applications which are often complex and have a long life –period. NWRAWP emphasises that industry requires quality decisions and certainty not speed. NWRAWP favours common practice of a suitable timetable being agreed by the applicant and MPA at the outset for major applications. The working party would support this being a requirement on future major applications.

. The Green Paper fundamentally iqnores the tension between the Government's twin aspiration of speeding up the planning process (development planning and determination of planning applications) whilst increasing the level of community involvement. The paper also iqnores the considerable delays introduced into both the development plan and development control system by the need to fulfil legal requirements and legal challenges on UK and European planning, environmental and Human Rights legislation.

3.8 The Secretary informed members that the ODPM have indicated that there were over 13,000 responses to the Green Paper. Members were also informed that there would be no White Paper and that necessary changes to the planning system would be provided through guidance and through legislation although no time-scale has yet been set.

Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000

3.9 Members of industry raised concern that there were significant errors on the open countryside maps drawn up by the Countryside Agency where active quarries (which are excluded areas within the Act) have been allocated as accessible open countryside. Concerns were raised regarding health and safety with the potential for walkers/ramblers to stray within the immediate vicinity of active quarries, and in particular with blasting safety zones. The second concern was what planning status these ‘open countryside’ areas will have, especially as many preferred areas of search and areas allocated for quarry extensions lie within ‘open countryside’ areas.

3.10 After some discussion it was agreed that individual operators should raise objections to incorrect allocations of land on the maps through the consultation process. Members suggested that there should be a caveat on the maps to state that the maps are indicative and may be subject to change and it was agreed that the RAWP Secretary should write to DEFRA/DTLR to suggest the adoption of this suggestion. The letter should also alert Government to NWRAWP’s concern regarding health and safety and inquire about the planning status of the ‘open countryside’ areas.

Marine Aggregates Crown Estates Licenses – Statistics 2001

3.11 Members were informed that the recent marine statistics that have been received by Crown Estates. It was highlighted that there has been a substantial increase in marine landings in the North West for the year 2001. Marine landings increased in the North West by 50% mainly due to increased landings at existing outlets at Eastham Dock and Heysham and a new landing operating at Barrow-in-Furness. In addition to removals for aggregate purposes, 1.2 million tonnes of material were landed for ‘contract fill’ use.

4. RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL MONITORING OF AGGREGATE PRODUCTION AND RESERVES AM99

4.1 From January to July 2001 the RAWP, in conjunction with its constituent Mineral Planning Authorities (MPAs) and the British Geological Survey (BGS), carried out the four yearly Aggregate Mineral (AM) survey of aggregate supplies and reserves in the North West for the year 2001. AM surveys, undertaken since 1973, provide an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of regional and national sales, inter- regional flows, transportation, consumption, and permitted reserves of primary aggregates. The survey also collected data for selected environmental designations, together with sales of aggregates by transport method. Information was also collected on the quantity of mineral granted and refused planning permissions between 1998 and 2001 by site type and designation.

4.2 Tables 1 and 2 provide information on the production of land won aggregates and reserves in the North West. Figures for the previous nine years are also provided for comparison. These tables include figures for Cumbria, including the Lake National Park, for the third time. Results from the new Unitary Authorities of Halton and Warrington have been included with the figures for Greater Manchester and Merseyside and those for Blackpool and Blackburn have been included within Lancashire. Figure 1 illustrates the trends in aggregate production throughout the region for the year 2001.

4.3 In line with the last three years, total aggregate production reduced – in this instance by 5.4% falling from 14.37 Million tonnes (Mt) in 2000 to 13.6Mt in 2002. There was also a decrease of 1.2% in the production of crushed rock from 2000 to 2001 from 10.3Mt to 10.1Mt. Total Sand and gravel production decreased by 13.3% falling from 4.07Mt to 3.53Mt in 2000. Moreover, land won sand and gravel production fell from 3.78Mt to 3.1Mt – a decrease of 18%.

4.4 In contrast to aggregate production, total aggregate reserves witnessed a slight increase in 2001 with total aggregate reserves increasing to 394.0Mt from 393.3Mt in 2000 – an increase of 1.2%. A major reason for this is the increase in reserves of sand and gravel. Sand and gravel reserves rose by 9.8% in 2001 from 43.2Mt in 2000 to 47.9Mt. Limestone reserves also increased slightly 1.4% from 170.8Mt in 2000 to 173.3Mt in 2001. Crushed rock reserves overall however decreased by 1.1% from 360.5Mt to 350.1Mt.

4.3 More detailed explanation concerning the background to these figures and further information on County production and reserves in general, can be seen in Section 11: Events of Interest.

Table 1: Monitoring of Aggregate Production/Sales – North West Region 1992-2001 (million tonnes)

(AM92) (AM93) (AM94) (AM95) (AM96) (AM97) (AM98) (AM99) (AM00) (AM01) 1. LIMESTONE(1) (3) Cumbria 4.2 4.1 4.8 3.8 3.2 3.5 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.0 Lancashire 3.8 3.7 4.3 3.5 2.9 3.0 2.7 2.6 2.7 2.6 TOTAL – LIMESTONE 8.0 7.8 9.1 7.3 6.1 6.5 5.9 6.0 6.1 5.6 2. SANDSTONE & IGNEOUS ROCK

Cumbria(2) 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.1 Lancashire 1.6 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.63 2.17 2.1 1.8 1.7 1.9 (4) (5) 0.3 0.6 1.0 0.6 0.44 0.29 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Cheshire (6) 1.6 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.4 1.4 GM/M’side/Halton/Warrington TOTAL – SANDSTONE & IGNEOUS 4.2 5.5 6.3 6.0 5.37 5.06 4.85 4.58 4.2 4.5 ROCK TOTAL – CRUSHED ROCK 12.2 13.3 15.4 13.3 11.47 11.56 10.75 10.58 10.3 10.1 3. SAND & GRAVEL (2) 0.8 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.7 Cumbria Lancashire 0.8 0.8 0.77 0.8 0.8 0.91 0.66 0.48 0.34 0.47 (4) (5) 2.6 2.6 3.2 2.9 2.65 2.56 2.3 2.48 2.33 1.7 Cheshire (3) (6) 0.45 0.28 0.48 0.33 0.26 0.45 0.3 0.24 0.31 0.23 GM/M’side/Halton/Warrington 4. TOTAL - LAND WON SAND & 4.65 4.58 5.55 4.93 4.51 4.72 4.16 4.1 3.78 3.1 GRAVEL 5. MARINE DREDGED AGGREGATE Cumbria ------0.01 Lancashire ------0.05 0.07 0.1 GM/M’side/Halton/Warrington 0.25 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.23 0.24 0.22 0.32 TOTAL SAND & GRAVEL 4.9 4.8 5.77 5.15 4.76 4.97 4.39 4.34 4.07 3.53 TOTAL AGGREGATE PRODUCTION 17.1 18.1 21.17 18.45 16.23 16.53 15.14 14.92 14.37 13.6

(1) Excludes Limestone used for non-aggregate purposes (2) Cumbria figures includes the Lake District National Park (3) Nil Return for one site (4) Prior to 1999 figures included Peak Park within Cheshire (5) Prior to 1998 figures include Halton/Warrington (6) Prior to 1998 figures exclude Halton/Warrington

Figures may include some estimates by MPAs and totals may not add up due to rounding. Excludes Borrow Pits

Table 2: Monitoring of Aggregate Permitted Reserves – North West Region 1992-2001 (million tonnes)

(AM92) (AM93) (AM94) (AM95) (AM96) (AM97) (AM98) (AM99) (AM00) (AM01) 2. LIMESTONE(1) (3) Cumbria (2) 157.6 169.0 177.6 143.9 111.7 121.9 91.7 111.8 116.7 119.4 102.0 103.8 93.3 65.9 63.8 63.5 59.4 56.8 54.1 53.9 Lancashire (4) TOTAL – LIMESTONE 259.6 272.8 270.9 209.5 175.5 185.4 151.1 168.6 170.8 173.3 2. SANDSTONE & IGNEOUS ROCK Cumbria(2) 63.4 76.1 77.1 76.3 69.6 67.7 66.8 67.5 66.5 65.0 73.0 146.4 151.8 125.0 112.7 105.7 86.0 84.0 73.5 71.1 Lancashire (5) (6) 2.9 8.2 9.8 9.4 10.2 9.6 8.52 8.4 8.36 6.5 Cheshire 33.6 9.8 27.9 34.9 35.5 32.4 35.33 32.0 30.9 30.2 GM/M’side/Halton/Warrington(7) (8) TOTAL – SANDSTONE & IGNEOUS 172.9 266.2 266.6 245.6 228.0 215.4 196.65 191.9 179.3 172.8 ROCK TOTAL – CRUSHED ROCK 432.5 539.0 553.7 444.4 403.5 400.8 347.75 360.5 350.1 346.1 6. SAND & GRAVEL Cumbria (2) 18.7 17.3 15.2 14.1 12.2 13.5 12.2 12.3 11.8 12.0 7.0 9.4 9.0 9.5 9.2 8.6 7.38 7.0 6.4 4.6 Lancashire (6) 27.5 27.4 29.3 28.3 25.9 24.1 21.7 19.3 17.9 24.6 Cheshire 2.8 4.0 3.2 4.1 3.8 3.5 5.36 7.67 7.1 6.7 GM/M’side/Halton/Warrington(7) (8) TOTAL – SAND & GRAVEL 56.1 58.1 56.7 56.0 51.1 49.7 46.64 46.27 43.2 47.9 TOTAL AGGREGATE RESERVES 544.7 597.1 610.4 500.4 454.6 450.5 394.39 406.77 393.3 394.0

(1) Excludes Limestone used for non-aggregate purposes (2) Cumbria includes the Lake District National Park (3) Nil Return for one site (4) Data up to and including AM94 includes reserves for non-aggregate purposes, including cement. (5) Prior to 1998 figures include Peak Park within Cheshire. (6) Prior to 1998 figures include Halton/Warrington. (7) Prior to 1998 figures exclude Halton/Warrington. (8) Data combined to preserve confidentiality Data excludes marine reserves Figures may include some estimates by MPAs and totals may not add up due to rounding. Excludes Borrow Pits

FIGURE 2: TRENDS IN AGGREGATE PRODUCTION IN THE NORTH WEST 1992-2001

25 Crushed Rock 20 Sand & Gravel Total Aggregate 15

10 Million Tonnes Million 5

0 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Survey Year

5. MONITORING OF LANDBANKS

5.1 Guidance on calculating landbanks is provided in the 1994 edition of MPG6, replacing the guidance set out in the 1985 edition. MPG6 sets out two alternative methods:

(A) where the Minerals Local Plan (MLP) or Unitary Development Plan (UDP) has been adopted and reflects local apportionment of the regional guidelines, the landbank is calculated using the provisions included in the development plan expressed on an annual basis.

(B) where the MLP/UDP does not reflect the guidelines, the landbank is calculated using the average of the last three years production figures. This average is divided into the reserves identified in the annual monitoring survey. No allowance is made for forecast increases in demand.

5.2 Both methods have been used to calculate the landbanks for each Authority. The landbanks as at 31/12/2001 are set out in Table 3A and were: - Crushed rock 27.6 years; and Sand & Gravel 10.3 years.

5.3 Table 3B sets out the landbank levels as calculated in line with MPG6 guidance as stated in Paragraph 5 (B) for the region as at 31 December 2000. The landbanks as at 31/12/2001 were: - Crushed rock 34 years and Sand & Gravel 13 years. The tables include separate figures for HSA, Limestone and Sandstone and Igneous rock for Cumbria due to the lifting of confidentiality.

5.4 Both methods produce a regional and individual authority landbank levels that are generally well above the guideline levels in MPG6. The reasons for the healthy landbank position are partly the success of MPG6’s policy framework in delivering

an adequate supply and partly because a downturn in annual production over the last 5 years (Figure 2) has had the effect of enhancing reserves.

FIGURE 2: AGGREGATE PRODUCTION AGAINST MPG 6 GUIDELINES IN THE NORTH WEST 1992-2001

Annual Production (S & G)

MPG 6 Guideline (Pro-Rata) (S & G) 18 Annual Production (CR) 16 MPG 6 Guideline (Pro - Rata) (CR) 14

12

10 8

MillionTonnes 6

4

2 0 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Survey Year

NB: MPG 6 provision includes Cumbria’s apportionment from Northern region

TABLE 3A: MONITORING OF LANDBANKS – NORTH WEST REGION 2001 (METHOD A, PARAGRAPH 5)

1 2 3 Reserves Annual Landbank @ Permitted @ Average 31/12/00 31/12/01 (Mt) Apportionment (years) remaining 2000-2006 (Mt/pa) Limestone, Sandstone & Igneous Rock(1) Cumbria(2) 170.7 3.9 43.8 Lancashire 125.0 5.93 21.18 Cheshire(4) 6.5 0.4 16.2 G’Man/M’side/W’ton/Halton(3) 30.2 1.4 21.6 High Specification Aggregate Cumbria 13.73 0.65 21.1 Total Crushed Rock 346.1 12.55(5) 27.6 Sand & Gravel Cumbria(2) 12.0 1.05 11.4 Lancashire 4.6 0.73 6.30 Cheshire 24.6 2.5 9.84 G’Man/M’side/W’ton/Halton(3) 6.7 0.3 22.3 Total Sand & Gravel 47.9 4.65(5) 10.3

(1) Apportionment figures given only for total crushed rock. (2) Cumbria includes the Lake District National Park. (3) Data combined to preserve confidentiality. (4) Apportionment figures excludes Warrington & Halton (5) North West provision in MPG 6 plus Cumbria’s apportionment from Northern region

Data excludes marine reserves.

TABLE 3B: MONITORING OF LANDBANKS – NORTH WEST REGION 2001 (METHOD B, PARAGRAPH 5)

1 2 3 4 2001 Sales Reserves Average Landbank (Mt) Permitted Annual @ 31/12/01 @ 31/12/01 Sales (Mt) years (Mt) (1998-01) Limestone(1) Cumbria(2) 3.0 119.4 3.3 36.2 Lancashire 2.60 53.9 2.63 20.5 Total Limestone 3.6 173.3 5.9 29.3 Sandstone & Igneous Rock Cumbria(2) 0.4 65.0 0.3 171.0 Lancashire 1.90 71.1 1.80 39.5 Cheshire(5) 0.1 6.5 0.1 65.0 G’Man/M’side/W’ton/Halton(3) 1.4 30.2 1.5 20.1 Total Sandstone & Igneous 3.8 159.1 3.7 43 Rock High Specification Aggregate Cumbria 0.68 13.73 0.61 22.5 Total Crushed Rock Sand & Gravel Cumbria(2) 0.7 12.0 0.8 12.8 Lancashire 0.47 4.6 0.43 10.7 Cheshire 1.7 24.6 2.17 11.3 G’Man/M’side/W’ton/Halton(3)(4) 0.23 6.7 0.26 25.7 Total Sand & Gravel 3.1 47.9 3.66 13.1

(1) Excludes limestone used for non-aggregate purposes. (2) Cumbria includes the Lake District National Park. (3) Data combined to preserve confidentiality.

Data excludes marine reserves.

Totals may not add up due to rounding

6. MARINE SAND LANDINGS OFF THE NORTH WEST COAST

6.1 During 2001, 492, 683 tonnes of marine aggregates were dredged from the North West Coast which was 133,639 tonnes more than the 2000 total of 359,136. When compared against the total permitted removal for the region of 1,384,999 tonnes it is clear that total aggregate landings remain well below authorised limit of extraction.

6.2 Landings for 2001 in the North West Region amounted to 447,732 tonnes which is an increase in dredging of 50% to the 2000 total of 297,866 tonnes – the highest event of landings since 1986. Landings at Liverpool have increased to 253,382 tonnes, a 41% increase from the 2000 total of 179,444 – the highest level of landing since 1990. An increase in landings also occurred at Heysham and Eastham Dock. Another wharf at Barrow started trading this year landing 16,753 tonnes of sand but this was for only part of the year. Table 4 summarises the landing port statistics published by the Crown Estate. Map 2 indicates the location of the dredging grounds.

TABLE 4: PRODUCTION OF MARINE DREDGED SAND AND GRAVEL FROM OFF THE NORTH WEST COAST 1992-2001

Landing Point 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Birkenhead ------Eastham ------43,046 71, 615 Liverpool 245,816 218,800 223,870 222,610 247,197 246,598 231,072 243,882 179,444 253, 382 Heysham ------53,848 75,376 105, 982 Barrow 16, 753

Total Landed in the 245,816 218,800 223,870 222,610 247,197 246,598 231,072 297,730 297,866 447, 732 North West Region Penrhyn Nr Bangor 53,279 65,446 62,709 54,483 40,054 36,939 43,510 57,314 61,270 44, 951 (North Wales) Total Aggregate 298,095 284,246 286,579 277,093 287,251 283,537 275,590 355,044 359,136 492,683 Landings from off the North West Coast Authorised limit of 1.38 0.70 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.68 1.26 1.39 1.38 1.38 removal (Mt)

7. SECONDARY AGGREGATES

7.1 Government guidance contained in MPG 6 'Guidelines for Aggregate Provision' provides for an increasing amount of the supply to be met by secondary aggregates. Previous attempts at collecting information on the total sales and reserves of secondary aggregates have been difficult and have produced vague results due to the poor response from operators. Returns received in the past have been crude estimates particularly regarding concrete crushing and screening operations.

7.2 The then DETR have introduced major changes regarding the collection of statistics for secondary aggregates following completion of a research project by Arup Economics and Planning, "Statistics on arisings and use of mineral and construction wastes as aggregates. Information collection issues". Responsibility for the collection of statistics for construction and demolition wastes has been passed to the Environment Agency. The RAWP has continued to collect information from major producers such as power stations. They have also been requested to collect information relating to the use of road planings.

7.3 Table 5 shows the results for 2001. Due to the inclusion of Cumbria in 1998, the 2001 figures can only be compared with those from the past two years. There was a marginal increase in arisings. The figure for reserves shows a marginal increase on the 1999 total of 361,030 tonnes.

Road Planings

7.4 In 2000 a total of 156,694 tonnes of road planings were identified in the North West an increase on the 1999 reported total of 155,235 tonnes. 81% of these were reused principally for the surfacing of car parks, footpaths and unadopted roads. Unused material was either stockpiled or disposed of to landfill. Little material is usually held in stock with only 10,028 tonnes being identified.

TABLE 5: SECONDARY AGGREGATE REUSE AND RESERVES 1998, 1999 & 2000

NW Region 1998 1999 2000 2001 1998 1999 2000 2001 1998 1999 2000 2001 Arising Arising Arising Arising Re-use Re-use Re-use Re-use Reserves Reserves Reserves Reserves Material Type Road Planings 155,087 155,235 156,694 144,956 122,591 130,787 128,097 114,688 4,030 5,390 10028 16450 Clay/Shales/Pulveris - - - 298,733 293,301 236,712 11,380,000 10,540,000 10,901,030 10,901,030 ed Fuel Ash, slate and Blast Furnace Slag & Other(1) Total 155,087 155,235 156,694 144,956 421,324 424,088 492,906 11,384,030 10,545,390 10,911,058 10,911,058

(1) Figures include some estimates by MPA

Figures in Tonnes

8. MONITORING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

8.1 The monitoring of planning applications provides information on new permissions which add to reserves and provides information about the way in which the planning system operates. In particular, if problems arise in meeting landbank requirements, monitoring of applications provides one means of identifying the cause of the problem.

8.2 Table 6 shows the number of planning applications for aggregate extraction in the North West granted or refused planning permission, along with the tonnages applied for and the material type. A more detailed analysis of the planning application monitoring exercise is set out Tables A and B in Appendix 3. Table A shows those applications where a decision was taken during the survey period 1 January 2001 to the 31 March 2002. Table B shows those applications for which a decision was still pending as at 1 April 2002.

TABLE 6: MONITORING OF AGGREGATE PLANNING APPLICATIONS 1/1/2001- 31/3/2002: SUMMARY

Crushed Rock (Mt) Land Won Sand & Gravel (Mt) Granted Refused Granted Refused Cheshire - - 5.58(4) - Cumbria - - 0.64(2) - Lancashire 13.69(2) 0.01(1) - - G Manchester 1.085(2) - - - Merseyside - - - - Total 14.8(4) 0.01(1) 6.22(6) 0

Superscript – indicates number of planning applications determined which involved mineral extraction.

9. EVENTS OF INTEREST

CHESHIRE

LANCASHIRE

1. 2001 followed the pattern established in recent years. There were no changes of a fundamental nature.

2. The four major limestone quarries in the County continued in operation. Production overall was 2.6 Mt, marginally down 100,000 tonnes on 2000, a decrease of about 4%. No new releases of reserves were made, although the operators of Leapers Wood Quarry, reported a small upward reassessment of reserves. As a consequence, reserves overall fell by only 200,000 tonnes over the previous year.

Limestone reserves totalled 53.9mt at the end of the year and landbanks still have about 20 years supply.

3. The proposed extension and deepening at Bankfield Quarry granted permission subject to a Section 106 agreement in 2000 is expected to be finally released in 2002 on completion of the Section 106 agreement.

5. Gritstone production is concentrated at six major quarries in the County which account for 95% of the production. There are a number of quarries which produce material for construction on an irregular basis - primarily for fill purposes. These sites comprise a mixed bag of sites where the primary production is dimension stone or which are former quarries now used as landfills where gritstone and mudstones are worked to increase void space. After a small decrease last year, sales of gritstone have increased by about 12% and exceeded 1999 levels by 100,000 tonnes. Output totalled 1.9mt.

6. Extraction operations recommenced at Round O'Quarry near Skelmersdale and on a modest scale. Previously the site was thought to be worked out. It also operates as an inert landfill.

8. There were significant changes in the Sand and Gravel sector in Lancashire. Production is concentrated at just three sites, including St Annes Foreshore. Extraction at Ellerbeck Quarry (formally known as Rigby House and Houghton House Farm) appears to be complete.

9. Output of landbased sand and gravel showed a recovery after last years all time low. Taken with the marine landings at the Heysham Wharf sales in the county have recovered to almost 600,000 tonnes. Reserves showed a significant decline, primarily due to a downward reassessment at one of the major sites. As a consequence of adjustments to reserves and increased production, the landbank fell to 10½ years. It was 13 years at the end of 2000.

10. No proposals for new sand reserves have been lodged since the end of 2001.

Construction Industry Activity

11. A start has been made on the Gillibrand Link Road, a 1.9km single carriageway highway west of Chorley. The road links a number of new residential suburbs on the west side of the town and the £5.2m scheme is receiving substantial developer contribution funding. About 500 dwellings will be released by its construction. Housing developers are paying for the cost of construction. This is the first major road scheme started in Lancashire for some years. The route was originally proposed in the Central Lancashire New Town Outline (1974) and is included in the Chorley Local Plan (1995). The scheme is scheduled for completion in Autumn 2002. More information on: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/schemes/gillibrand/faq.htm.

12. Last year's report highlighted the commencement of redevelopment operations at the former ROF Chorley site, known as Buckshaw Village. Large scale clearance of concrete bunkers and structures has now removed most of the legacy of the

site's previous munitions use and work is progressing with off major site road works. Work on internal roads has also commenced including alterations and reconstruction of "Central Avenue", the original main service road through the site, now to become the sites primary distributor. A start has been made on other site infrastructure. Concrete from the structures has been reprocessed on site and is being utilised in the infrastructure works. No starts have been made on any of the actual developments within the main site, but detailed permission has been secured for commercial developments and detailed applications have been submitted for number of the residential areas within the site.

CUMBRIA

Sand and Gravel in Cumbria decreased from 810,347 tonnes in 2000 to 689,334 tonnes in 2001. This may in part due to the Foot and Mouth crisis which generall had a deteriment affect on business throughout the county. Reserves increased from 11.8Mt in 2000 to 12.04Mt in 2001. During 2001, two new consents were granted for extensions to existing sites. The first was in March at Kirkhouse Quarry, for an additional 0.5Mt of reserves, and the second was at Roosecote Sand quarry, for an additional 0.14Mt of reserves.

Aggregate sales in Cumbria decreased from 4.38Mt in 2000 to 4.03Mt in 2001. Reserves increased from 183Mt in 2000 to 185Mt in 2001. Non-aggregate rock sales decreased from 1.37Mt in 2000 to 1.17Mt in 2001. Reserves also decreased in line with output from 27.7Mt in 2000 to 25.24Mt in 2001.

Construction Industry Activity

Whilst there were no major road schemes or building projects under construction during 2001, the Foot and Mouth outbreak resulted in some boost to sales to crushed rock from some of the hard rock quarries in Cumbria. Crushed rock was supplied principally for the construction of haul roads within landfill sites used to bury animal carcases.

GREATER MANCHESTER, MERSEYSIDE, WARRINGTON, HALTON

9.23 Land won sand and gravel production decreased by over a quarter from 0.31Mt in 2000 to 0.23Mt in 2001. Reserves of sand and gravel however decreased by a over 5% percent from 7.1 Mt to 6.7 Mt in 2000. The landbank for sand and gravel for 2000 was just over 22 years - a decrease from 24 years in 1999 (Method A).

9.24 The level of production of sandstone remained the previous year’s rate at 1.4 Mt. However reserves of sandstone decreased slightly on the previous year falling from 30.9 Mt in 2000 to 30.2 Mt in 2001. The landbank also fell from 22 years in 2000 to 21.6 years in 2001.

9.25 In Greater Manchester, only two applications were granted during 2001. An application at Harrop Edge quarry was granted which amalgamated 3 permissions into one and extracted an additional 0.9 Mt of sandstone. The second application that was granted was at Harwood quarry which will extract 0.09Mt of gritstone and mudstone in order to stabilise the quarry face. This was a resubmission of a previous application that was refused in 2000.

9.26 Within Merseyside, the Secretary of State granted permission for the continuation of sand extraction and sandwinning from the intertidal bank at The Horsebank, Marshside, after a joint planning enquiry. The sandwinning operations would take place within a site of Special Scientific Interest and within a site classed as a “European Site” under the Conservation (Natural Habitats) and Conservation Regulations (1994) as a Special Protection Area and Ramsar site. The Secretary of State granted permission for a period 10 years with a maximum production of 300,000 tonnes per annum.

Construction Industry Activity

9.27 The main construction activity in Greater Manchester during 2001 was the Eastlands/Commonwealth Games facility in East Manchester, regeneration and redevelopment to Manchester City Centre with construction for the residential market. Construction at Trafford Park and Salford Quays also continues. Major projects completed during 2001 included the construction of the Imperial War Museum; the Manchester Inner relief route and the reconstruction of the missing link in Huddersfield Canal in Stalybridge.

9.28 Within Merseyside there was no development activity to note but there is likely to be considerable activity in the future with the potential second Mersey crossing and as housing clearances and housing renewal projects gain momentum in Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral.

9.29 No major activity was recorded for either Warrington or Halton.

10. MONITORING OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS

10.1 Work on preparing Unitary Development Plans, Structure Plans and Minerals Local Plans continued to progress during 2001. The current state of progress regarding preparation of development plans in the North West is listed in Appendix 3.

10.2 In respect of the current state of Minerals Local Plans, The Cheshire Replacement Minerals Local Plan was adopted in June 1999; Cumbria's Minerals & Waste Local Plan was adopted in June 2000 after no objections were received to the further proposed modifications due to the DETR's direction in February; and Lancashire's Minerals & Waste Local Plan is expected to be adopted in Autumn 2001.

11. ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995: REVIEW OF AGGREGATE MINERAL REVIEW PERMISSIONS

11.1 As mentioned in last year’s report, there has been some disparity in past annual reports over the number of aggregate mineral ROMP sites in the North West. Table 7 sets out to clarify the original number of sites in each of the three ROMP categories for each authority and also summarises progress on the review of conditions at those sites.

11.2 Cheshire has determined new schemes of conditions for all of its five aggregate mineral Active Phase I sites although appeals lodged against two of those determinations are currently being considered by the SoS. New conditions for the single aggregate mineral Active Phase II site in Cheshire has now been determined whilst revised conditions have been submitted for determination at one dormant site.

11.3 Out of Cumbria's ten aggregate mineral Active Phase I sites, seven have been determined, two have been allowed to lapse as they were superseded by new consolidated permissions and one decision is pending. The review of Cumbria’s only aggregate mineral Active Phase II site has been determined. Out of Cumbria’s 27 original dormant sites one has now been determined.

11.4 Applications for two of the Lake District National Park’s five aggregate minerals Active Phase I sites have been determined and three are under consideration. The Authority has requested Environmental Statements for two of these, which it anticipates will be submitted in October.

11.5 Lancashire has determined nine of its twelve aggregate mineral Active Phase I sites, although the SoS is still considering an appeal lodged against one of these and a recent appeal decision is likely to be challenged by Lancashire in the High Court. The two aggregate mineral Phase 1 sites still being considered by Lancashire are likely to be determined in the last quarter of 2001. Of Lancashire’s two aggregate mineral Active Phase II sites, one was allowed to lapse when it was superseded by a modern permission and the other is being considered concurrently with an application for landfilling.

11.6 Of the original ten aggregate mineral Active Phase I sites in Greater Manchester, schemes of conditions have now been determined at four sites, one decision is pending, three permissions have been allowed to lapse as mineral working had finished and two permissions have lapsed because of failure to submit a scheme by the due date. The scheme of conditions for Greater Manchester’s only aggregate mineral Active Phase II site has been determined. Only one of Greater Manchester’s eighteen aggregate mineral dormant sites has been determined but this was then challenged in the High Court and the permission subsequently ruled a nullity.

11.7 No aggregate ROMP sites are recorded in Merseyside.

TABLE 7: ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995: SUMMARY OF AGGREGATE MINERAL REVIEW SITES

Phase I Phase II Dormant

MPA

Original Lapsed Submitted but not yet determined Determined SoS With InHigh Court Challenge Original Lapsed Submitted but not yet determined Determined SoS With InHigh Court Challenge Original Submitted but not yet determined Determined Cumbria 10 2 (1) 1 7 - - 1 - 1 - - - 27 1 Cheshire 5 - - 5 2 - 1 - - 1 - - 7 1 Lake District 5 - 3 2 - - 0 - - - - 2 National Park Lancashire 12 - 2 10 1 1 2 1(1) 1 - - - 8 likely Greater 10(3) 5 (2) 1 3 - - 1 - - 1 - - 18 1(4) Manchester/ Merseyside

(1) Applications allowed to lapse as superseded by modern permission. (2) Permissions allowed to lapse on 3 sites as working had finished. Permissions lapsed on 2 sites due to failure to submit conditions by due date. (3) Conditions determined then High Court judged permission a nullity (4) 1 review postponed

12. GEOLOGICAL AND MINERALS PLANNING RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF RELEVANCE TO AGGREGATES PLANNING IN THE NORTH WEST

A: CURRENT RESEARCH

Mineral Resource Information For Use In National, Regional and Local Planning 12.1 This project is compiling information on mineral resources, areas with planning permission for mineral extraction and areas subject to national designations such as National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Ancient Monuments with the ultimate aim of providing GIS "layers" of minerals information for the whole of England. Summary reports are currently in preparation for the West Midlands and North East Regions. Current work is well advanced on the remainder of the MPA areas in the East Midlands, South East and East of England. Planning for the supply of building and roofing minerals 12.2 This project is examining the land use planning issues associated with the supply of building and roofing minerals and the social, economic and environmental context for this type of minerals extraction. Key issues in planning for the supply of these materials have been summarised and the preparation of case studies is in progress. The project is due to be completed in the Autumn of 2003. Planning for the supply of some non-energy minerals other than aggregates 12.3 This project is examining the land use planning issues associated with the supply of a variety of minerals and the social, economic and environmental context for these types of mineral extraction. It is focussing on construction and industrial minerals that have not, otherwise, been the subject of planning research in recent years including cement materials, silica sand, special clays such as china and ball clay, and vein minerals. It is intended that a report on vein minerals, particularly fluorspar, should be prepared at an early stage of the research. Work is due to be completed in April 2004. ODPM-DTI Joint Minerals Programme 12.4 This new programme secures the basis for the preparation of the UK Minerals Yearbook and World Minerals Statistics (including a new focus on EU minerals), and associated digital products for the period to October 2005. There will be more focus on analysis of events and trends. It will also include the production of minerals data sheets, public awareness leaflets and annual seminars on important minerals issues. MARINE AGGREGATES

Assessment of rehabilitation of the seabed following Marine Aggregate Dredging 12.5 If aggregate dredging is to be undertaken in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, it is important that it does not cause, among other effects, significant or long term damage to the seabed, or to the biological communities associated with it. The aim of this research is to provide a better understanding of the processes leading to the rehabilitation of the seabed following gravel extraction in order to provide an indication of the likely timescale involved for different areas of the seabed and to identify dredging patterns/methods which optimise the potential to return the seabed to its pre-dredging conditions within an

acceptable timescale. Work commenced at trial sites in April 1999 and is due for completion in 2004. This research is co-funded by ODPM, DEFRA and The Crown Estate. A Development Plan for Marine Aggregate Dredging - scoping study 12.6 The project is examining whether a development plan approach, possibly based on that used within the land use planning system, could provide a suitably strategic and sustainable approach to identifying and allocating areas of marine aggregate dredging in English marine waters or whether there are other alternatives. The report is due for completion by spring 2003.

DATA ON MINERAL WORKING AND ON SECONDARY AND RECYCLED AGGREGATES

Summary of the United Kingdom Mineral Statistics 12.7 The requirements of key organisations for statistical information on minerals including material contained in the annual "UK Minerals Yearbook" and the "Directory of Mines and Quarries", as well as other sources, have been examined. Optimum methods for quick, cost effective, delivery of statistical data and informed comment to users have been identified, including publications and information technology such as the internet and CD-ROM. Options for future on-line and interactive systems have been considered. The recent UK Minerals Yearbook for 2001 has been published. Work will be completed by Easter 2003. National Collation of the results of the AM2001 Survey 12.8 The AM2001 survey is one of a series of 4 yearly surveys that examine sales, end- uses, permitted reserves, transport and distribution patterns, by region, for aggregate minerals. The contractor has re-designed and simplified the survey forms, with guidance from a steering group that includes industry representatives. They prepared software for the production of regional and national collations of data for England and Wales. Forms were circulated to mineral operators for completion in January 2002. Regional and National collation is complete and publication is in 2 stages (key tables on the ODPM website were published in January 2003 and the full report in paper copy was published in February 2003. Annual Minerals Raised Inquiry 12.9 The Annual Minerals Raised Inquiry is the only comprehensive survey of sales, by area and use, and employment at sites for all non-energy minerals in Great Britain. It is the only consistent series of survey results for a long period of time (since the mid-1970's). Results are published by the ONS and are also used in the preparation of the BGS UK Minerals Yearbook. The survey is funded by the DTI and ODPM. The annual publication, covering the base year 2001, was published in October 2002. Consideration is now being given to arrangements for 2002 data and beyond. Monitoring and Assessment of Peat and Alternative Products for Growing Media and Soil Improvers in the UK, 2001 12.10 The main purpose of this research is to provide accurate data on trends in the quantities of peat and alternatives used in the main market sectors in UK horticulture, for soil improvers and growing media. Attitudes of key players in the market are also being sought in order to help with the interpretation of the trends.

The research is compatible with surveys carried out since 1993 and will give data for 2001. The report is due for completion in early 2003.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF MINERAL WORKING

Costs and benefits of financial guarantees and securities in the UK extractive industry 12.11 In response to the European Commission which is preparing a draft proposal for a Directive which will seek to provide measures, procedures and guidance to prevent or reduce negative effects on the environment and to human health from the management of waste from the extractive industry (i.e mining and quarrying), this research was launched in November 2002. The Commission is considering requiring (i) financial guarantees as part of the permitting system to provide available funds for the restoration of the land affected by the waste in the case of financial default by the operator, and (ii) financial securities to provide liability cover to carry out restoration in the case of environmental damage, and to compensate for damage caused to property and or persons in the event of any failure of a waste management facility (i.e a spoil tip or lagoon). 12.12 The aim of this project is to assess the costs and benefits of introducing a mandatory system of financial guarantees and securities covering the management of waste from mining and quarrying in the UK, and to consider how such guarantees might operate e.g. bonds, insurance, mutual funds etc. The project is due for completion in mid 2003. Good practice on noise monitoring, prediction and control 12.13 A consultation draft of a revised MPG11 "Controlling and mitigating the environmental effects of mineral working in England", including a draft annex on control of noise, led to a debate on what levels of noise reduction could be achieved in practice at mineral workings. Therefore research was approved to develop good practice guidance on noise monitoring, prediction and control. It is expected that a contract will be placed during the Summer of 2002. Environmental Appraisal of Aggregates Guidelines 12.14 Quantitative guidelines for the regional supply of aggregates were published in MPG6 "Guidelines for aggregates provision inn England" (1994) and are currently being revised. The regional estimates are apportioned to Mineral Planning Authority level as a basis for provisions in mineral development plans. There is a need to evaluate the environmental implications of the guidelines and apportionment. This project will develop an method of environmental appraisal to support that process. Work started in October 2002. The work will take 12 months to complete. RESTORATION OF MINERAL WORKINGS

Effective Approaches and Techniques in Landscaping and Reclamation of Hard Rock Quarries 12.15 This research aims to provide practical guidance and advice in techniques for the landscaping and reclamation of hard rock quarries. It has addressed three situations:

a) new quarries and extensions, b) operational quarries c) abandoned/local quarries. The research has examined how quarry excavation can be planned and undertaken in a way that leads, ultimately, to good restoration, minimises degradation of the landscape, and contibutes to biodiversity. The contract is due for completion by mid 2003. Woodland Establishment on Landfill Sites - Site Monitoring 12.16 Past guidance from the Department of the Environment discouraged tree planting on landfill sites. However this was based on little scientific evidence. This work follows on from two other research contracts carried out by Forest Research which both suggested that tree planting could be successful as long as certain criteria were met. This project is monitoring trees, which were planted on one landfill site 10 years ago and on 5 others where trees have been planted 5 years ago. Growth and rooting patterns are being examined and a report has been published on the ODPM website. Monitoring will continue for a further 5 years to allow for more time for the assessment of root development.

SECTION TWO: APPROVED PROJECTS IN PREPARATION

Land instability and safety - regional summaries 12.17 Between the late 1980's and late 1990's the Department funded a major series of reviews of land instability and other safety issues in Great Britain. The topics covered included landsliding, subsidence, difficult ground conditions for construction, erosion, deposition, flooding, and natural contamination. There is need to compile this in the form of GIS layers accompanied by regional interpretations to assist national, regional and local planning. The project is planned to commence early in 2003.

C: PROJECTS COMPLETED SINCE 1998 12.18 Many of the reports from recently completed research projects can be viewed on the ODPM website: http://www.planning.odpm.gov.uk/research.htm MINERAL RESOURCES AND SUPPLY Review Of the Overall Approach To Planning For The Supply Of Aggregates 12.19 The project met a commitment made in Minerals Planning Guidance Note 6 to examine concerns raised during the public consultations leading to its publication by means of a research project. The project considered whether the current approach has worked well in practice and assessed the advantages and disadvantages of a range of possible alternative approaches to planning for the supply of aggregates. The strengths and weaknesses and the achievements of the current approach have been identified and alternatives to the current approach are now being identified. 12.20 Review of the Overall Approach to Planning for the Supply of Aggregates. Published: May 1998 (ISBN 1 85112 086 6) Price: £19.00. Available from ODPM

Publications Sales Centre, Unit 8, Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9BL. Tel: 01709 891318. Fax: 01709 881673 MARINE MINERALS DREDGING Seabed Characterisation as A Basis for Policy on Marine Aggregates and Coastal Zone Instability - Inshore UK 12.21 This research aimed to provide essential data on the physical inventory of the seabed in the UK's inshore waters and on the physical processes affecting the seabed to:

facilitate the development of guidance on aggregates provision in line with Government policy expressed in MPG6; and

inform the determination of dredging licence applications under the Government View procedure. 12.22 The project focused on those areas of the UK's inshore waters (extending to approximately 20 km offshore from the Mean High Water Mark) for which modern bathymetry and sonar coverage exists, acquired by, or on behalf of the Hydrographic Office. 12.23 Evans, C D R, Crosby A, Wingfield, R T R, James J W C, Slater M P & Newsham R 1998. Inshore seabed characterisation of selected sectors of the English Coast, British Geological Survey Technical Report WB/98/45. Price £48.00 plus £3.50 p&p. Available from British Geological Society, Sales Desk, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG. Tel: 0115 936 3241. Fax: 0115 936 3488. Email: [email protected]. Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Benthic Studies at Aggregate Dredging Sites 12.24 The Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats (Extraction of Minerals by Marine Dredging) Regulations 2002 will introduce statutory procedures for the regulation of marine aggregate dredging. Under the existing voluntary system for considering licences, as well as under the new regulations, an application for permission will need to be accompanied by an Environmental Statement. Guidance on some areas that need to be covered in an EIA exists already. This research produced detailed guidelines on the conduct and reporting of benthic surveys to improve the quality of data in EIA and in relation to the monitoring of permitted sites. 12.25 CEFAS 2002 Guidelines for the conduct of benthic studies at aggregate dredging sites. DTLR (London) 117pp. Available from: OPDM Free Literature, PO Box 236, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7NB. Tel. 0870 1226 236. Fax . 0870 1226 237. E-mail [email protected] or from CEFAS Library , Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR 33 OHT. Tel 01502 524210 Fax 01502 524525. E-mail [email protected].

DATA ON MINERAL WORKING AND ON SECONDARY AND RECYCLED AGGREGATES National Collation of Results of the AM97 Aggregates Survey 12.26 The AM97 survey was one of a series of 4 yearly surveys that examine sales, end- uses, permitted reserves, transport and distribution patterns, by region, for aggregate minerals. 12.27 Collation of the Results of the 1997 Aggregate Minerals Survey for England and Wales. Published: 2000. Available from British Geological Survey, Sales Desk, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG. Tel: 0115 936 3241. Fax: 0115 936 3488. Email: [email protected]. ISBN 0-85272-366-0. Website: http://www.bgs.ac.uk Statistics on Arisings and Use of Mineral and Construction Wastes as Aggregates: Information Collection Issues 12.28 The work involved the setting up a system to collect information on arisings and use as aggregate of a range of mineral, industrial and demolition and construction wastes as a basis for subsequent surveys. 12.29 Statistics on Arisings and Use of Mineral and Construction Wastes as Aggregates:Information Collection Issues.Published: April 1998. Available from OPDM Publications Sales Centre, Unit 8, Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9BL, Tel 01709 891318, Fax: 01709 881673. Priced at £12.00 (ISBN 1-85112080-7) The Compilation of A Definitive and Comprehensive List of Quarries in Great Britain 12.30 The main aim of this project was to compile as comprehensive and definitive a list as possible of all active and dormant aggregate quarries in Great Britain with each quarry uniquely identified and synonyms for each quarry stated. The list used by the Office for National Statistics for the Annual Minerals Raised Inquiry (AMRI) was compared with records held by the British Geological Survey and discrepancies were investigated. The list has not been published but the work was described in an article in Mineral Planning, 88, September 2001. Annual Minerals Raised Inquiry 12.31 The Annual Minerals Raised Inquiry is the only comprehensive survey of sales, by area and use, and employment at sites for all non-energy minerals in Great Britain. It is the only consistent series of survey results for a long period of time (since the mid-1970's). Surveys are supported financially by DTI and ODPM. Results are published by the ONS and are also used in the preparation of the BGS UK Minerals Yearbook. 12.32 Office for National Statistics. Commerce, Energy and Industry: PA1007: Mineral working in Great Britain. Data for 2001 [and similar for previous years]. Available from National Statistics Direct, Room D.130, National Statistics, Government Offices, Cardiff Road, Newport NP10 8XG. Survey of Land for Mineral Working in England 2000

12.33 The Survey of Land for Mineral Working in England take place at approximately 6 year intervals. It examines the areas covered by mineral workings in England in terms of planning permissions and restoration status. It is undertaken by Mineral Planning Authorities for behalf of DTLR and results are collated by the contractor. It is the only national assessment of the land-use impact of mineral extraction, and is one of the few sources of information for the sustainable development indicators for minerals planning. 12.34 Arup Economics and Planning 2002 Survey of land for mineral workings in England 2000 -Volume 1: report of survey results. DTLR (London) 135pp. Available from: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre, Unit 21, 8 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham SG3 9BL. Tel: 01709 891318 Fax: 01709 881673. Price £23. ISBN185112 578 7 Survey of Arisings and Use of Construction and DemolitionWaste in 2001 12.35 A survey of the arisings and use of construction and demolition waste (C&DW), including hard materials and soils, in 2001 is being carried out. This should provide a basis for producing reliable estimates for England and Wales and English RAWP regions of:

the amount of C&DW arising;

the amount crushed or screened for use as aggregate;

and the scope for further use of C&DW as aggregate 12.36 The results, were published in November 2002. 12.37 Survey of Arisings and Use of Construction and Demolition Waste in England and Wales in 2001. Available from: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre, Cambertown House, Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9BL. Tel: 01709 891318, Fax 01709 881673, Textphone: 01709 889499. E-mail: [email protected] Price: £28.00 (ISBN 1 85112 597 3. Survey of Arisings and Use of Secondary Materials as Aggregates in England and Wales in 2001 12.38 Data on the arisings, stockpiles and use of specified secondary materials in England and Wales in 2001 are being collected. Results were published in November 2002. 12.39 Survey of Arisings and Use of Secondary Materials as Aggregates in England and Wales in 2001. Available from the ODPM, Publication's Sales Centre, Cambertown House, Commercial Road, Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9BL. Tel: 01709 891318, Fax: 01709 881673. Price: £17.00. ISBN 1 85112 599X.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF MINERAL WORKING The Effects Of Surface Mineral Working On Ground And Surface Water 12.40 The aim of this research was to determine good practices that can be incorporated into mineral planning to help ensure that surface mineral working has minimal impact on the quantity and quality of ground and surface water resources. It will lead to a draft framework of guidance for controlling, minimising or ameliorating the effects. 12.41 Available from Symonds Travers Morgan (priced at £35), Symonds House, Ward Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1UU (Tel: 01342 327161) The Environmental Costs and Benefits of the Supply of Aggregates 12.42 This purpose of this project was to provide part of the information needed to inform the review of Minerals Planning Guidance Note 6 and the Chancellor of the Exchequer's consideration of tax on aggregates. The project started in September 1997. It had three main aims:

to identify the environmental effects of aggregates extraction, such as noise, dust, traffic, visual impacts, and blasting, associated with the main sources of supply;

to assess how far the costs associated with these effects have been internalized, that is how far these are reflected in the price of the aggregates, through regulation or voluntary action; and

to value any external costs and benefits. A report on that research was published in April 1998. 12.43 Government decided to commission further research before taking a decision about the introduction of an aggregates tax. This built on the initial findings and took account of the independent review, including the suggestion of using independent experts to help guide the research. The aim of this project - The Environmental Costs and Benefits of the Supply of Aggregates, Phase 2 - was to value the external environmental costs and benefits associated with the supply of aggregates for the UK construction industry using Contingent Valuation surveys and building on the first phase of this project. The study was asked to focus on the valuation of the external environmental costs and benefits of the supply of aggregates. The identification of the environmental effects in the initial project - Phase 1 - was widely accepted so no further work was needed on that aspect. 12.44 Available from: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre, Unit 21, 8 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham SG3 9BL. Tel: 01709 891318 Fax: 01709 881673. Price: £95.00. ISBN 1-85112 0823. Published: April 1998. 12.45 Environmental Costs and Benefits of the Supply of Aggregates. A Review of the London Economics Report by Susana Mourato and David Pearce, CSERGE, University College, London This review of Phase 1 was published in September 1988. Available from [email protected]

12.46 The Environment Costs and Benefits of the Supply of Aggregates ( Phase 2 Report). Published: July 1999. Available from: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre, Unit 21, 8 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham SG|3 9BL. Tel: 01709 891318 Fax 01709 881673. Price: £48 ISBN 1 85112 179 X Website: http://www.planning.dtlr.gov.uk/ecb/index.htm RESTORATION OF MINERAL WORKING Effectiveness of provisions for the Aftercare of Mineral Workings 12.46 The research assessed the effectiveness of the existing provisions for the aftercare of mineral workings following restoration, and made recommendations for improving the procedures. 12.47 Enviros Aspinwall 2000 Effectiveness of Provisions for the Aftercare of Mineral Workings. DETR (London) 178pp. Available from: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre, Unit 21, 8 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham SG3 9BL Tel: 01709 891318 Fax: 01709 881673. Published: December 2000. Price: £35.00 (ISBN 1 85112 448 9) Limestone Landform Simulation - Monitoring of trial sites 12.48 In the Derbyshire Peak District two sites in Carboniferous Limestone Quarries were set up to investigate landform replication. Initial work was carried out in the mid- 1980's. This research follows on the monitoring work and commenced in 1997 and covers three aspects:

examination of the stability of the trail sites, including monitoring falling debris and of any stabilisation measures taken,

assessment of the establishment of vegetation and the progress of established trees,

assessment of the acceptability of the landscaping. 12.49 ECUS Ltd 2002 Reclamation of limestone quarries by landform simulation - summary of lessons learnt from trial studies. DTLR (London) 40pp. Available from: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre, Unit 21, 8 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham SG3 9BL Tel: 01709 891318 Fax: 01709 881673 . ISBN 0- 9542244-0-X. Price £5.00. 12.50 A full report of the trial findings and appendices is available on the ODPM website: Title: Reclamation of Limestone Quarries by Landform Simulation - full report and appendices on monitoring of trial sites www.planning.odpm.gov.uk/rlqls/index.htm RECYCLED AND SECONDARY AGGREGATES Use Of Recycled Materials in Roads Construction 12.51 This project brought together the key results of research on recycled materials and specifications for roads construction/maintenance followed by further survey and analysis. It identified the main factors, including the potential for UK and EU policies and standards, which influence the use of these materials. The final report is on open file at the Department and can be viewed by appointment.

12.52 Use of reclaimed aggregates in road construction and maintenance: Options for Government Policy: Summary Report. DE0110005B March 2001. Available from: Andrew Lipinski, Minerals and Waste Planning Division, ODPM, PD2A, 4B2 , Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU: Tel: 020 7944 3852 or [email protected] THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF RECYCLING AND SECONDARY AGGREGATES OPERATIONS: GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE 12.53 The research examined good practices for the operation of sites that process, handle or store recycled construction aggregates, and for dealing with secondary aggregates such as mineral wastes. 12.54 Controlling the Environmental Effects of Recycled and Secondary Aggregates: Good Practice Guidance. Price £20 (ISBN1-85112-352-0). Published: February 2000. Available From: ODPM, Publication Sales Centre Unit 21 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate Goldthorpe Rotherham S63 9BL Tel: 01709 891318 Fax: 01709 881673 It is also available on the DTLR planning website (http://www.planning.odpm.gov.uk). MINERALS PLANNING PROVISIONS Mineral Planning Authority Fees For Monitoring Mineral And Landfill Permissions 12.55 The Comprehensive Spending Review 1998 recommended that when a legislative opportunity arose the scope for charges should be extended to allow authorities to recover costs of monitoring and enforcing planning conditions. A research project to examine options for recovering costs, including self-regulation, was commissioned in August 1999. The Contract was extended to include follow up seminars with the industry and the authorities in June 2000. A public consultation was held on the basis of the completed report in the Autumn of 2001. 12.56 Mineral Planning Authority Fees For Monitoring Mineral And Landfill Permissions - Consultation. September 2001. Available by request on Fax Number: 020 7944 3859 or by email: [email protected] Consistency of Wording of Minerals Policies in Development Plans [small project] 12.57 Policies in a sample of minerals local plans have been examined for consistency and accuracy. A commentary on good practice for the expression of policies has been prepared. The work, which was jointly sponsored by the Planning Officers Society and ODPM was completed in the Autumn of 2002.

APPENDIX 1

TERMS OF REFERENCE - NORTH WEST REGIONAL AGGREGATE WORKING PARTY

1. To regularly monitor the production and sales of aggregate minerals within the region.

2. To assess the total sand, gravel and hardrock (limestone, and sandstone) reserves available in the region suitable for aggregate production (i.e. those with planning permission and other areas where there is some commitment in local authority statutory and non-statutory plans), making reference to areas where planning permission has been refused and to those in industry ownership, and taking into account the availability of marine dredged materials and the use of materials for non-aggregate purposes.

3. To assess the likely short term demand for aggregates within the Region.

4. To indicate whether, in the short term, current permitted reserves are likely to be adequate.

5. To assess the extent of imports of aggregate minerals from other regions.

6. To indicate to what extent the market area serviced by the Region could and should, be allowed to change in the medium and longer term (i.e. 10 and 20 years respectively).

7. To consider the extent and implications of the present and potential future use of synthetic and waste materials as substitutes for natural aggregates.

8. To take adequate account of agricultural, amenity and other planning conditions in examining the above (particularly 6) - e.g. other land uses and transport).

TABLE A: MONITORING OF AGGREGATE MINERAL PLANNING APPLICATIONS APPENDIX 3

FINAL DECISIONS MADE 1ST JANUARY 2001 – 31ST MARCH 2002

Cheshire

Site Name Location/ Applicant/ Application No Date Mineral/Type Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Grid Ref Operator Submitted of Working Application Minerals (ha) Fourways Oakmere Tilcon (South) 4/34390 18/2/99 Construction 61.28 1.66 Mt Granted Extension to Ltd Sand existing site SJ 572 692 12/1/01 Fourways Oakmere Tilcon (South) 4/35068 12/8/99 Construction 61.28 N/A Granted Variation of Ltd Sand conditions on SJ 572 692 12/1/01 existing permission Mere Farm Nether Alderly Tarmac Heavy 5/99/0235P 10/2/99 Construction 104 2.6 Mt Granted Extension to Building Sand existing use SJ 830 750 Materials UK 28/4/01 Ltd Forest Hill Sandiway RMC 4/APP/2000/06 20/11/00 Construction N/A N/A Granted Modify conditions Aggregates 42 Sand 21/02/01 to permit the SJ 615 719 Ltd importation of limited quantities of limestone aggregates Cobden Farm Little Tilcon (South) 4/35080 16/8/99 Construction 24.3 1.27Mt Granted Extraction, Budworth Ltd Sand 17/09/01 processing & restoration of a SJ 5856 new site Cherry Oakmere Cherry 4/APP/2000/03 15/9/00 Construction 6.92 0.5 Mt Granted Extend existing site Orchard Orchard Sand 79 Sand 25/03/02 quarry SJ 566 681 Unit Ltd Chelford Cheford WBB Minerals 5/00/2167P 18/09/01 Construction N/A N/A Granted Variation of Quarry SJ 815 748 Ltd Sand 21/05/01 conditions

Cumbria

Site Name Location & Applicant/ Application No Date Mineral / Type of Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Grid Operator Submitted Working Application Minerals Reference (ha) Roan Edge New Hutton, RMC Aggregates 5/00/9005 27/11/00 Gritstone 0.82 N/A Granted Amendment of Quarry Kendal UK Ltd 5/01/2001 condition to allow 358678 492885 extension of time for highway improvements Kirkhouse Brampton Lakeland 1/00/9019 11/24/00 Sand and Gravel 9.47 0.5Mt Granted Extension to sand Quarry 356147 559909 Minerals Ltd 1/03/2001 quarry providing additional 0.5Mt of reserves Kirkhouse Brampton Lakeland 1/00/9022 11/24/00 Sand and Gravel 6.35 N/A Granted Amendment of Quarry 356330 560106 Minerals Ltd 1/03/2001 condition to allow importation of sand from extension area Cardewmires Dalston Tarmac Northern 1/01/9010 & 09/08/2001 Sand and Gravel 45.65 N/A Granted Determination of new Quarry 334586 550758 Ltd 2/01/9021 29/1/2001 conditions Roosecote Roose British Gas 06/01/9017 02/11/2001 Sand and Gravel 16.52 0.14Mt Granted Extension of quarry Sand Quarry Hydrocarbon 20/12/2001 providing additional Resources reserves Middlebarrow Silverdale Hanson 05/01/9025 01/11/2001 Limestone 19.9 N/A Granted Amendment of Quarry Aggregates 28/02/2002 condition to allow additional time for restoration

Greater Manchester

Site Name Location/ Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Type Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Grid Ref Operator Number Submitted of Working Application Minerals (ha) Harwood Bolton Harwood 59336/01 22/05/01 Sandstone 4.3 0.995Mt Granted Decision Notice Quarry 747 121 Quarry 07/08/2001 verified 3 sites Company amalgamated into Limited one mineral site with a new set of 21

conditions Harrop Edge Tameside Allinson Stone K0083 27/01/97 Mudstone 0.99 0.09Mt Granted Stabilisation of face Quarry 982 959 K0084 Gritstone 21/12/01 K0085

Merseyside

Site Name Location/ Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Type Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Grid Ref Operator Number Submitted of Working Application Minerals (ha) The Southport William N/2000/325 29/01/98 Sand 386 450,000 pa Granted by Joint planning Horsebank 317 206 rainford 98/0063/N (foreshore) SoS enquiries were held Holdings Ltd 14/2/02 during July 2001. The Secretary of State granted planning permission for a period of 10 years with a maximum production of 300,000 tonnes pa

Lancashire

Site Name Location & Grid Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/ Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Ref. Operator No. Submitted Type of Application Minerals Working (Ha.) Ellel Crag Galgate, J.A. Jackson 1/97/286 15.4.97 Sandstone & 1.6 Sandstone Granted Extension to existing Quarry Lancaster Contractors Shale 0.19Mt quarry. Linked to SD 504548 Ltd. Shale – related landfill 66,000m3 proposals at same site. Approved subject to S.106 (2.2.00). S.106 under negotiation Bankfield Clitheroe, Tarmac 3/97/636 6.8.97 Limestone 18.7 13.5 Mt Granted Marginal lateral Quarry Ribble Valley extension and

Site Name Location & Grid Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/ Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Ref. Operator No. Submitted Type of Application Minerals Working (Ha.) SD 755435 deepening of quarry. Granted 23.5.01 subject to S.106 Heskin Delph Heskin Keel Craft 9/00/0937 29.11.00 Extraction of 0.1 0.01Mt Refused Deepening of old Quarry Chorley Ltd. Sandstone flooded quarry to SD 518150 facilitate scuba diving facility

Warrington

Site Name Location/ Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Type Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Grid Ref Operator Number Submitted of Working Application Minerals (ha) Bob’s Swing SJ 357 385 MSC/Peel A00/41656 30/6/00 Secondary 8 N/A Granted Variation of Bridge Holdings 21/8/00 conditions of existing planning permission Bob’s Swing SJ 575 853 MSC/Peel 99/40520 10/11/99 N/A 8 N/A Granted Inert aggregate Bridge Holdings 5/4/00 screen facility for reprocessing Fiddlers Ferry SJ 354 385 Eddison First A00/41935 24/8/00 N/A N/A N/A Granted Develop an ash Power 4/4/01 processing plant.

TABLE B: AGGREGATE MINERAL PLANNING APPLICATIONS ‘IN HAND’ AT @ 1ST APRIL 2001

Cheshire

Site Name Location/ Grid Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Type Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Ref Operator Number Submitted of Working Application Minerals (ha) Crown Farm Oakmere Tarmac 4/APP/2002/0 23/04/02 Construction N/A Pending Variation of Quarry SJ 575 692 Central Ltd 638 Sand extraction to extend period of extraction Birch Farm Mouldsworth Peter 6/02/1011 20/06/02 Construction N/A Pending Determination of Sherlock Sand revised conditions

Cumbria

Site Name Location/ Grid Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Typ Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Ref Operator Number Submitted e of Application Minerals Working (ha) Hartley Quarry Kirkby Stephen RMC 3/96/9006 3/20/96 Limestone 62.6 N/A Pending Extension of Aggregates 3/96/9005 existing quarry in UK Ltd 3/97/9002 exchange for relinquishing existing reserves. No additional reserves; determination of new conditions Sandside Milnthorpe Tarmac 5/98/9005 30/01/1998 Limestone 20.27 N/A Pending Determination of Quarry 348173 480725 Northern Ltd new conditions Holmescale Old Hutton, Aggregate 5/99/9012 27/10/1999 Limestone 4.14 N/A Pending Determination of Quarry Gateback Industries UK new conditions 355786 486976 Ltd Lancashire

Site Name Location & Grid Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/ Area of Quantity of Current Remarks Ref. Operator No. Submitted Type of Application Minerals Position Working (Ha.) Scout Moor Rochdale Road, Marshalls 14/96/108 20.5.96 Sandstone/ 20.8 10.6 Mt Appeal held Refused 1.2.99. Quarry Edenfield Mono Ltd. Gritstone Application linked to Rossendale Decision ROMP submission. SD 815188 Pending DTLR considering position re. ROMP application and need for EIA

Greater Manchester

Site Name Location/ Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Type Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Grid Ref Operator Number Submitted of Working Application Minerals (ha) Pilkington Bolton Santime B50252/97 01/05/01 Sandstone 11.2 2.00Mt Pending Scheme required by Quarry 622 121 Limited condition of permission 50252/97 (approved 7/10/99) Harrop Edge Tameside Chartrange K00029/02 17/12/01 Gritstone 5.8 0.4Mt Pending Extension to 982 959 (Quarry existing quarry & Products) consolidating restoration

Warrington

Site Name Location/ Grid Applicant/ Application Date Mineral/Ty Area of Quantity of Decision Remarks Ref Operator Number Submitted pe of Application Minerals Working (ha) Alder Lane SJ 357 393 Octagon A01/43105 1/5/01 N/A N/A N/A Pending Applications for (CBM) Ltd /43106 permission to drill Burtonwood /43107 three test boreholes Latchford SJ 363 387 British Railway 98/38050 18/5/98 Secondary 2.95 Unknown Pending Removal of railway Board embankment

APPENDIX 4

DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN THE NORTH WEST REGION – CURRENT PROGRESS ON PREPARATION & REVIEW

Unitary Development Plans

Draft Deposit Inquiry/EIP Date of Adoption GREATER MANCHESTER Bolton Complete 2nd Deposit January 2002 December 1995 March 2001 Manchester Complete Complete Complete July 1995 – Partial reviews adopted (excluding minerals). Salford Completed Expected November 1995 – March 2002 Spring 2002 review in progress. Tameside Complete 2nd Deposit September 1996 – March 2002 review in progress. Trafford Complete 2nd Deposit Early 2002 May 1996 – review June/July 2001 excluding minerals. Wigan Complete Complete Complete January 1996 – review 1st Deposit in progress. Bury Consultation Expected early August 1997 – review 2002 in progress Oldham Expected 2001 1st Deposit April 1996 – review in September progress. 2001 Stockport 1st Deposit Expected 2003 February 1998 – March 2002 review adopted late 2003

Rochdale Early 2001 1st Deposit Ongoing Adopted 1999 – expected June review in progress 2002 MERSEYSIDE Sefton Adopted UDP 1st Deposit Adopted May 1995 under review published July 2002. 2nd Deposit Draft expected early 2003 Knowsley Adopted UDP 1st Deposit Adopted June 1998 under review. expected early Issues report 2003 for consultation occurred July 2002 Liverpool Complete Complete 2nd Inquiry Not adopted completed February 2002.

Draft Deposit Inquiry/EIP Date of Adoption Proposed modifications on deposit during August 2002 Wirral Adopted UDP 1st Deposit Adopted February under review expected 2003 2000 St. Helens Adopted UDP 1st Deposit Adopted July 1998 under review expected 2003 HALTON Complete 2nd Deposit Public Inquiry Not adopted Draft published was held January Jan 2002. 2003. WARRINGTON 1st Deposit for consultation published June 2001. Revised deposit published Nov 2002

County Development Plans

Draft Deposit Inquiry/EIP Date of Adoption CHESHIRE Cheshire Issues & Deposit draft EiP expected to Adoption expected Replacement Options paper expected be held during 2005 Structure Plan to be Autumn 2003 Spring 2004 2011 published March 2003 Cheshire June 1999 Replacement Minerals Local Plan CUMBRIA Cumbria & L Deposit draft EiP expected in District Joint expected early 2004 Structure Plan March 2003 Cumbria Minerals Sept 1996 Autumn 1997 Adopted June 2000 & Waste Local Plan LAKE DISTRICT AUTHORITY L District Local May 1998 Plan LANCASHIRE Joint Lancashire Key issues Deposit Draft EIP expected Expected December Structure Plan consultation expected September 2002 2003 2001-2016 complete January 2002 March 2001 Structure Plan Complete Complete May 1995 February 1997 Review 1992- 2006

Draft Deposit Inquiry/EIP Date of Adoption Minerals & Waste October 1995 January/Febru Inquiry held Inspectors Report Local Plan ary 1997 March – received October December 1998 1999; Modifications published February 2000, adoption expected summer 2001

APPENDIX 5

SITES INCLUDED IN 2000 AGGREGATE MINERALS SURVEY

Cheshire

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Den Lane SJ 743 476 Betley Ash & Ballast Ash Active Mere Farm SJ 770 550 Betley Ash & Ballast Construction Active Sand Town Farm SJ 565 740 Hanson Aggregates Construction Active Sand Dalefords Lane SJ 603 709 Hanson Aggregates Construction Dormant Sand Fishpool SJ 571 670 Tarmac Central Ltd Construction Active Sand Kennel Wood SJ 600 702 Bardon Aggregates Ltd Construction Inactive Sand Cherry Orchard Sj 568 680 Cherry Orchard Sand Construction Active Farm Unit Ltd Sand Moss Farm SJ 612 717 RMC Aggregates (UK) Construction Active Ltd Sand Forest Hill SJ 611 717 RMC Aggregates (UK) Construction Active Quarry Ltd Sand Hough Mill SJ 702 492 Jim Barrie Plant Hire & Construction Active Quarries Sand New Platt Wood SJ 747 704 Sibelco Minerals & Construction Active Chemicals Ltd Sand Fourways SJ 572 692 Tarmac Central Ltd Construction Active Sand Crown Farm SJ 575 692 Tarmac Central Ltd Construction Active Sand Hogshead SJ 582 688 Tarmac Central Ltd Construction Inactive Wood Sand Station Road SJ 564 698 Tarmac Central Ltd Construction Inactive Sand Arclid Hall SJ 786 613 Bathgate Silica Sand Silica Sand Active Ltd Far Arclid SJ 785 615 Bathgate Silica Sand Silica Sand Active Ltd Bent Farm SJ 828 623 Sibelco Minerals & Silica Sand Active Chemicals Ltd Chelford SJ 815 748 Sibelco Minerals & Silica Sand Active Chemicals Ltd Eaton Hall SJ 861 643 Tarmac Central Ltd Silica Sand Active Endon Quarry SJ 941 760 Park Skip Hire Gritstone Active Sycamore SJ 939 764 Mrs D Earl Gritstone Active Quarry

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Markend Quarry SJ 942 757 Mrs D Earl Gritstone Active Gawsworth SJ 705 869 O’Gara Developments Gritstone Active Rough Hey SJ 923 683 O’Gara Developments Gritstone Inactive Lee Hills SJ 928 691 Mr R Rathbone Gritstone Inactive

Cumbria

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Holmescales NY 556 869 Aggregate Industries HSA Active Quarry Ltd Roan Edge NY 584 926 RMC Aggregates HSA Active Quarry (North West) Ltd Ghyll Scaur NY 171 828 Aggregate Industries HSA Active Quarry Ltd Shap Blue NY 564 106 RMC Aggregates Iqneous/ Active Quarry and (North West) Ltd Metamorphic Works Shap Pink NY 555 084 RMC Aggregates Iqneous/ Active Quarry (North West) Ltd Metamorphic Silvertop Quarry NY 586 602 W & M Thompson Limestone Active (Quarries) Ltd Parkhead NY 342 407 Hanson Aggregates Limestone Active Quarry Moota Quarry NY 148 361 RMC Aggregates Limestone Active (Northern) Ltd Tendley Quarry NY 088 288 Tendley Quarries Ltd Limestone Active Hartley Quarry NY 787 083 RMC Aggregates Limestone Active (North West) Ltd Shapfell NY 587 138 Corus Construction & Limestone Active Limestone Industrial Quarry Shap Beck NY 550 181 Hanson Aggregates Limestone Active Quarry Helbeck Quarry NY 799 158 Sherburn Stone Limestone Active Company Ltd Eskett & NY 054 167 Aggregate Industries Limestone Active Rowrah Ltd Quarries Sandside NY 481 406 Tarmac Northern Ltd Limestone Active Quarry Middlebarrow NY 466 766 Hanson Aggregates Limestone Active Quarry Holme Park NY 536 788 Aggregate Industries Limestone Active Quarry Ltd Stainton Quarry NY 246 729 Tarmac Northern Ltd Limestone Active

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Blencowe NY 464 301 Aggregate Industries Limestone Inactive Quarry Ltd Kendal Fell NY 502 925 Tarmac Northern Limestone Inactive Quarry Blencowe North NY 461 302 Lakeland Minerals Limestone Inactive Quarry Cardewmires NY 343 505 Tarmac Northern Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Quarry Faugh No1 NY 512 552 Hanson Aggregates Sand & Gravel Active Sand Pit Low Gelt NY 523 587 Hanson Aggregates Sand & Gravel Active Kirkhouse NY 564 601 Lakeland Minerals Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Quarry New Cowper & NY 118 458 Thomas Armstrong Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Aikshaw Aldoth Quarry NY 146 482 D A Harrison Sand & Gravel Active Overby No. 2 NY 125 470 Thomas Armstrong Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Sand Pit Highfield Quarry NY 133 480 D A Harrison Sand & Gravel Active Bullgill Sand Pit NY 095 388 Thomas Armstrong Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Low Plains NY 490 410 Tarmac Northern Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Bonnie Mount NY 548 313 JEA & SM Burne Sand & Gravel Active` Quarry Peel Place NY 069 011 Peel Place Sand & Sand & Gravel Active Quarry Gravel Co Roosecote NY 224 687 Tarmac Northern Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Sand Pit South Walney NY 227 623 Tarmac Northern Ltd Sand & Gravel Active Faugh No.2 NY 510 548 Aggregate Industries Sand & Gravel Inactive Sand Pit UK Ltd Mossband Hall NY 336 641 A & D Bell Sand & Gravel Inactive Marsh

Lancashire

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Ellel Crag SD 504 548 J A Jackson Gritstone/ Inactive Quarry Sandstone Waddington Fell SD 718 478 Aggregates Industries Gritstone/ Active Quarry (Bardon Aggregates) Sandstone Leeming Quarry SD 683 405 Brown Bros Gritstone/ Active Sandstone Round O SD 483 089 Hanson Aggregates Gritstone/ Inactive Quarry Sandstone

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Hardrock SD 521 064 Hardrock Quarry Gritstone/ Active Quarry Sandstone Withnell SD 632 217 Hanson Aggregates Gritstone/ Active Gritstone Sandstone (Brinscall Quarry) Stanworth SD 639 239 Biffa Waste Services Gritstone/ Active Quarries Sandstone Whinney Hill SD 756 306 Park Royal Haulage/ Gritstone/ Active Quarry Marshalls Clay Sandstone Products Bold Venture SD 756 306 Park Royal Haulage/ Gritstone/ Active Farm (Whinney Marshalls Clay Sandstone Hill Quarry) Products Britannia SD 870 200 Aggregate Industries Gritstone/ Active (Whitworth) (Bardon Aggregates) Sandstone Quarry Facit Quarry SD 880 200 Aggregate Industries Gritstone/ Inactive Sandstone Hutch Bank SD 778 230 Aggregate Industries Gritstone/ Inactive (Bardon Aggregates) Sandstone Fletcher Bank SD 801 174 Marshalls Mono Gritstone/ Active Quarry Sandstone Scout Moor SD 815 190 Marshalls Mono Gritstone/ Active Quarry Sandstone Back Lane SD 506 695 Aggregate Industries Limestone Active Quarry (Bardon Aggregates) Leapers Wood SD 515 697 Tarmac Central Ltd Limestone Active Quarry Dunald Mill SD 513 678 Tarmac Central Ltd Limestone Active Quarry Bankfield SD 754 435 Tarmac Central Ltd Limestone Active Quarry Rakehead SD 781 297 Ibstock Building Mudstone/ Inactive (Huncoat) Products Gritstone/ Quarry Sandstone Deerplay Ford SD 758 235 Aggregate Industries Mudstone/ Active Gritstone/ Sandstone Jamestone SD 758 235 Aggregate Industries Mudstone/ Inactive (Bardon Aggregates) Gritstone/ Sandstone Foreshore SD 313 300 Wm Rainford Sand Active Nucks Wood SD 419 167 Rufford Top Dressing Sand Active Supplies German Lane SD 560 171 Park Pit Landfill Sand Inactive Quarry

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Houghton SD 587 124 S Ashburn (Houghton Sand Active House Farm House Sand Ltd)/ H J Sand Pit Banks /Waste Recycling Group Rigby House SD 588 123 S Ashburn (Houghton Sand Active Farm House Sand Ltd)/ H J Banks /Waste Recycling Group Higher SD 585 308 Hanson Aggregates Sand & Gravel Active Brockholes Heysham Dock SD 400 602 Tarmac Central Ltd Sand Active (Marine Sand Wharf) Lydiate Lane SD 555 240 Thomas Williams Sand & Gravel Active (Euxton)

Greater Manchester

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Pilsworth SD 826 095 Viridor Waste Sand Inactive Quarry Management Morleys Hall SJ 685 987 Santime Ltd Sand Active Quarry Wilderness SD 872 076 Park Pitt Landfill Sand Inactive Quarry Whittle Quarry SD 843 078 Park Pitt Landfill Sand Active Fletcher Bank SD 804 170 Marshalls Mono Ltd Sand & Active Quarry Sandstone High Moor SD 972 068 Aggregate Industries Sandstone Active Quarry UK Montcliffe SD 656 122 Hanson Aggregates Sandstone Active Quarry Harrop Edge SJ 982 960 Allinson Stone Ltd Sandstone Active Quarry Buckton Vale SD 992 016 Aggregate Industries Sandstone Active Quarry UK Ltd New Hey SD 940 119 Brock Plc Sandstone Inactive Quarry Harwood Quarry SD 747 121 James Booth Ltd Sandstone & Active Bickshale Pilkington SD 622 120 Santime Ltd Sandstone Active Quarry

Merseyside

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Bold Heath SJ 537 890 D Morgan PLC Crushed Rock Active Quarry The Horsebank SD 317 206 William Rainford Industrial Sand Active (Holdings) Ltd Berrington SJ 493 985 Rainford Landfill Ltd Sand Active Lane

Warrington

Site Name Grid Ref Operator Aggregate Active/ Type Inactive Fiddler’s Ferry SJ 545 860 Edison First Power Furnace Bottom Active Power Station Ash (PFA) Pulverised Fuel Ash (FPA) Holcroft Hall SJ 678 953 Brock PLC Sand & Gravel Inactive Southworth SJ 620 940 Wm Gaskell Bros Sandstone Active Quarry (WM & C) Ltd) Moore Swing SJ 575 853 Raymond Ball Haulage Sandstone Active Bridge (Bob’s Bridge)

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