Jubilee Celebration Programme: - Monday, 3rd June 2002

Tree Planting on Poors Land Field - 12 Noon; Picnic commencing 12.45pm; Mug presentation after lunch.

Tea, Coffee, and soft drinks will be provided by the Parish Council in the Tithe Barn.

Planning Application Ref: No. ENV /C/5/2002/5004
Applicant TARMAC Southern - Site: Trafford Estates Grid Ref: 62580 31830 Proposal Sand and Gravel Extraction

The Parish Council have objected strongly to the application as submitted on the following terms:

1. The extra traffic movements on the B1150, which is already an overburdened road, and in addition the further heavy use of the junction at Stanninghall Lane, will aggravate all traffic movements both commercial and private. The volume of traffic also seems to be highly understated in the application when consideration is given to the additional service vehicles and those of private contractors which will visit the site. These being in addition to the material transporters.

2. The scale of the operational site is overpowering and totally inappropriate to a rural setting and landscape adjoining a pleasant and populated village. The site will also dominate the area and destroy what is a visually pleasant landscape.

3. Pollution:

a. The noise from the machinery and site vehicles will be particularly detrimental to the residents of Stanninghall whose premises are in close proximity

b. The artificial lighting both early and late, especially in winter, will be a visual imposition.

c. Dust from the proposed concrete manufacturing plant would be a possible health hazard especially to those living in the vicinity with respiratory problems.

4. Dangers:

a. The potential danger of a large industrial site in close proximity to residential properties at Stanninghall and in particular the dwellings situated on the approach road to the village of Horstead.

b. Open water storage - the physical security appears scant when considering the large water storage facility on the site which would create an additional hazard in the area.

5. The proposed site and the length of operations suggested would be a blight upon the landscape and approach to the villages of Horstead and Stanninghall and the Bure valley. It would also have a serious detrimental effect on the value of properties in the area.

 

6. Finally this village has for over 30 years suffered the indignity of a large land fill site within the parish boundaries and it is feared by this Council and residents that at the end of the extraction operations this site would become another waste disposal facility despite current assurance to the contrary.

The petition signed by parishioners, containing 445 signatures, was also forwarded to Norfolk County Council.

It should also be noted as it is illegal under the Code of conduct for Parish Councils to spend public money towards a poster campaign to save our villages and the Marlpit will be undertaking such a campaign on your behalf.

Next Monthly Meeting - Wednesday, 12th June in the Tithe Barn

Christine Roe
Clerk