From: Anna-Marie Ferrier <[email protected]> Sent: 21 January 2020 08:28 To: PL MWDF Subject: Publication of the Soft Sand Review of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Reg 19) Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above consultation. We can confirm that do not have any comments to make on the contents of the document. Please continue to keep us informed of any further consultations. With kind regards. Anna-Marie Ferrier Planning Policy Officer Planning Policy Chichester District Council Ext: 21065 | Tel: 01243521065 | [email protected] | Fax: ________________________________________________________________________ LEGAL DISCLAIMER This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. However, any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Chichester District Council. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. 1 Communications on or through Chichester District Council's computer systems may be monitored or recorded to secure effective system operation and for other lawful purposes. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the Chichester District Council administrator. E-mail or phone 44 (0) 1243 785166 [email protected] 2 From: Jason Mckewon <[email protected]> Sent: 27 January 2020 15:00 To: Subject: DTC : Publication of Soft Sand Review of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Regulation 19) Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dear Mr Dean I refer to your email dated the 6 January 2020. Thank you for consulting Durham County Council on the soft sand review of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Regulation 19). I can confirm that Durham County Council does not wish to provide any observations on this review as this consultation does not relate to the County Council’s strategic cross boundary mineral interests. However, I would be grateful if you could ensure that the County Council remains on your consultation database so that we can be consulted on future reviews of the Minerals Local Plan so that we can be kept informed of any future work in relation to Silica Sand as this is a mineral type which is also found in County Durham. I have not completed the online response form as this email does not relate to soundness. Regards Jason Mckewon Senior Policy Officer Spatial Policy Team Regeneration and Local Services Durham County Council Telephone 03000 263 403 Email: [email protected] 1 From: Sent: 06 January 2020 09:52 Subject: Publication of Soft Sand Review of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan (Regulation 19) Dear Stakeholder, In partnership, West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority have prepared a Proposed Submission Draft Soft Sand Review of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, as required by Policy M2 of the adopted Plan. The Soft Sand Review is being published prior to its submission to the Secretary of State to allow representations to be made on its ‘soundness’ and legal and procedural compliance. Representations can be made up until 11.59pm on Monday 2 March 2020. Attached to this email is a covering letter providing further information, as well as our Statement of Representations Procedure. 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Aerodrome Safeguarding is a legislative requirement for officially safeguarded aerodromes of which Gatwick Airport is one. Aerodrome safeguarding is the process used to ensure the safety of aircraft while taking off and landing, or flying in the vicinity of aerodromes. It is vital that their safe operation is not impacted upon by buildings, structures or works which infringe the protected Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS), impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport or by development which has the potential to increase the number of birds or the bird hazard risk. Please not this list is not exhaustive. We note that under Para 3.2 on page 18 that ‘Airport Safeguarding Zones’ have been included as key criteria when assessing sites, for which we thank you. Other than the above we have no other comments to make on this document. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely Amanda Purdye, Aerodrome Safeguarding For and on behalf of Gatwick Airport Limited Email: [email protected] GATWICK AIRPORT LIMITED, DESTINATIONS PLACE, GATWICK AIRPORT, WEST SUSSEX, RH6 0NP www.gatwickairport.com Registered in England 1991018. Registered Office Destinations Place, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0NP GRAFFHAM PARISH COUNCIL Clerk: Tracy Rowe Chairman: Cllr. John Uphill Graffham Hill Cottage Summerfield Cottage The Street The Street Graffham Near Petworth Graffham Near Petworth West Sussex GU28 0QA West Sussex GU28 0NP Tel: 01798 867020 Tel: 01798 867373 27 January 2020 Subject: Re: WSCC/SDNPA Proposed Submission Draft Soft Sand Review of the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan Dear Sir/Madam, I refer to the published Schedule of Main Modifications forming part of the above review recently circulated to Parish Councils for comment as to the “soundness of the Local Joint Minerals Plan”. My Council is concerned that there are a number of imprecise and ill-defined statements contained in the Modification Clauses which render the plan to be unsound and It is hoped that the following changes will help to clarify and remove the uncertainties: MM1 Executive Summary There is no precise definition for the statement “exceptional circumstances" which is used to give justification for resourcing minerals from within the South Downs National Park and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In line three of the Modification Delete: “in a manor which only sees minerals development within the South Downs National Park (SDNP) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty take place in exceptional circumstances and where it is in the public interest“ Insert : “in a manor which only allows minerals development in areas outside the South Downs National Park and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, if no other mineral resource exists and there is no objection received from the local Parish Council, then applications to resource minerals from areas within the South Downs National Park and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty may be submitted for determination by the Minerals Authority.” Clause MM9 in line four of the Modification Delete “within the national park in exceptional circumstances and where it is in the public interest“ Insert: “within the South Downs National Park where there is no objection from the local Parish Council and no other mineral resource exists, then applications may be submitted for determination by the Minerals Authority.” Continues.. Clause MM21 line 14 of the Modification Delete: “ National Park in exceptional circumstances and where it is in the public interest” Insert: “ National Park where there is no objection from the local Parish Council and no other mineral resource exists, then applications may be submitted for determination by the Minerals Authority” Clause MM40 Policy M7a Oil and gas wells Insert the following new clause: “Before commencing to bore any new oil or gas well, bore holes shall be drilled to enable groundwater samples to be taken to monitor the condition and quality of the groundwater over the whole intended working area of the well. In the event of any pollutants from the well being detected at any stage, immediate action shall be taken to close and seal the well by permanently grouting it solid with Portland cement PFA grout“ MM40 Exploration and appraisal (no hydraulic fracturing) Delete (a) (i) “With regard to the development ..........and in accordance with Policy M13” Insert (a) (i) “The site is located outside Designated Areas as defined in the footnote below and is in accordance with Policy M13.