Comment

Representation ID: 610

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: Worcestershire County Council

Policy DLP82 Managing the Effects of Mineral Development
Part 1(c) of policy DLP82 refers to “generation of noise, dust, vibration, lighting, and excessive vehicle movements.” We would suggest the word “excessive” would apply equally to the other issues listed in part (c) - as well as to most of the other lettered parts of this policy - as much as it does to vehicle movements. In any event, the word may not be needed, as the assessment of vehicle movements will necessarily involve a judgement on the level of such movements.
Policy points (d) and (g) seem to largely duplicate each other.

Policy point (h) refers to “impacts on the highway, transport, and drainage network”. We would suggest that the drainage network is a different type of issue than highways and transport, and does not sit comfortably alongside them.

Comment

Representation ID: 826

Received: 30/01/2024

Respondent: Historic England

DLP82. We consider a separate clause should be in the policy to deal with mineral applications and the effects on the historic environment to ensure that all the issues are fully considered, and minerals operations are resisted where it would affect the significance of heritage assets, including their setting. We also consider that there should be a policy on restoration schemes and ensuring that there are appropriate measures in place once mineral operations have ceased.