appendix 1: preferred mineral sites...district/borough north kesteven. existing land use swinderby...

APPENDIX 1: PREFERRED MINERAL SITES

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Site Information

District/Borough West Lindsey

Existing Land Use Agricultural Land

Mineral Type Sand and Gravel

Production Area Lincoln/Trent Valley

Within Minerals Safeguarding Area

Yes

Within Area of Search

Yes

Designations on Sites

The site is located within Flood Zone 3

Site lies approximately 75m west of Lea Marsh SSSI

Overall Site Performance

This site is a potential replacement for Whisby Quarry and its development could potentially reduce the pressure on minerals extraction from the Whisby/Swinderby area. The site has the advantage of being sited close to Gainsborough which is a potential area of growth. The site also lies in close proximity to the River Trent which the operator has indicated could be used as a means of transport. Once restored it could potentially play a role in addressing habitat objectives and water/flood management. There are however a number of issues which would need to be mitigated against: impact on local SSSI and LWS, hydrogeology/hydrology, and the adjacent public right of way.

Minerals Site Summary

Site Name

Lea Marsh Gainsborough

Site Reference

MS01-LT

Site Area (ha)

85.3 (potential area to be extracted)

Easting’s/Northing’s

E481307 / N386357


Site Information

District/Borough North Kesteven.

Existing Land Use Swinderby

Mineral Type Sand & Gravel



Within Sand & Gravel MSA


Yes


-


This site has been put forward as a proposed extension to Swinderby Quarry. The site has good access to the primary road network and will be screened from Witham St Hughs by industrial units. It lies within a birdstrike safeguarding area for RAF Waddington and therefore any restoration proposals would require appropriate mitigation.


Site Name

Swinderby Airfield

Site Reference

MS04-LT

Site Area (ha)

68.3


E488676 / N362505


Site Information

District/Borough North Kesteven

Existing Land Use Agricultural Land - Mixed arable – Wheatfield and cropped stubble






Yes


Site partly within Flood Zone 3 but considered Water Compatible by the Environment Agency.


The site is a proposed extension to Norton Bottoms Quarry and lies within a Minerals Safeguarding Area and an Area of Search. The eastern edge of site lies approximately 60m from Stapleford and has the potential to have a negative impact on the area. However, the proposals include the use of the existing Norton Bottom Quarry access to the A46 which would reduce potential negative impacts on Stapleford. There are several issues that would need to be considered in full at the planning application stage and mitigation measures secured. In particular, the site lies adjacent to a public right of way and within a birdstrike safeguarding area for RAF Waddington. However, the majority of site lies away from sensitive receptors and is generally suitable for the proposed development.


Site Name

Norton Bottoms Quarry (Plots E1 to E4)

Site Reference

MS05-LT

Site Area (ha)

84.9


E487697 / N357677


Site Information


Existing Land Use Woodland


Production Area Central Lincolnshire


No


No


-


The site lies on the northern boundary of Lincolnshire adjacent to North Lincolnshire and is a proposed extension to the existing Kettleby Quarry. The existing quarry straddles the border with the processing plant being in Lincolnshire. Whilst it will require the removal of woodland, has the potential to impact heritage assets and lies within a birdstrike safeguarding area for Humberside Airport, impacts can be mitigated during the planning process.


Site Name

Kettleby Quarry (E)

Site Reference

MS07-CL

Site Area (ha)

16.3


E504528 / N408440


Site Information


Existing Land Use Agriculture (Arable)




No


No


The eastern edge of the site is close to the Viking Way long distance footpath.


The site lies on the northern boundary of Lincolnshire adjacent to North Lincolnshire and is a proposed extension to the existing Kettleby Quarry. The existing quarry straddles the border with the processing plant being in Lincolnshire. Development at this site has the potential to impact adversely on the Viking Way long distance footpath and this would require appropriate mitigation measures at the planning application stage. Development here has the potential to impact on heritage assets and this would require mitigation. Sand and gravel workings may provide some benefits in terms of restoration to improve flood water storage. The site is also in the birdstike safeguarding area for Humberside Airport.


Site Name

Kettleby Quarry

Site Reference

MS08-CL

Site Area (ha)

73


E505318 / N408171


Site Information



Mineral Type Building Sand



No


No


-


The site is a proposed extension to the North Kelsey Road Quarry which covers agricultural land to the east of the quarry. The area has been identified as potentially having archaeology significance, being in close proximity to the Roman Town of Caistor. Further assessment would be required to determine the impact on the heritage assets in the vicinity of this site including indirect effects such as traffic and hydrology. Any adverse impacts which may arise as a result of future development on this site would be subject to appropriate mitigation measures determined during the planning application stage.


Site Name

North Kelsey Road Quarry

Site Reference

MS09-CL

Site Area (ha)

8.7


E510038/N401312


Site Information

District/Borough East Lindsey

Existing Land Use Farmland




Yes, of the two parts to MS13-CL, the southern part lies within the Sand and Gravel MSA.


Yes


Eastern section of site partially within Flood Zone 3.

The site is adjacent to Bain Pits and Kirkby Airfield Local Wildlife Sites


The site is one of two phases being proposed as an extension to Kirkby-on-Bain Quarry. The site is comprised of two areas both of which are currently agricultural land and are situated in close proximity to a number of local wildlife sites. Potential adverse impacts would need to be mitigated against at the planning application stage however, there may be potential benefits if the site is restored to provide complementary habitats. Whilst there are a number of sensitive receptors within the wider area particularly the close proximity to Conningsby, the site appears suitable and any impacts could be overcome by the implementation of suitable mitigation measures. These will need to include mitigation to prevent any potential birdstike hazards to RAF Coningsby.


Site Name

Kirkby-on-Bain Phase 1

Site Reference

MS13-CL

Site Area (ha)

74


E522195/N360816


Site Information

District/Borough East Lindsey

Existing Land Use Cattle pasture




Within Sand and Gravel MSA


Yes


Site is Partly within Flood Zone 3.


The proposed site is an extension to Kirkby on Bain Quarry. Whilst there are number sensitive receptors within the wider area particularly a significant area of BAP priority habitat, the site appears suitable and any impacts could be could be overcome by the implementation of suitable mitigation measures. These will need to include mitigation measures to prevent any birdstrike hazards to RAF Coningsby.


Site Name

Kirkby-on-Bain Phase 2

Site Reference

MS15-CL

Site Area (ha)

33.8


E522884/N359379


Site Information

District/Borough South Kesteven

Existing Land Use Agriculture Land


Production Area South Lincolnshire


Outside the Sand & Gravel MSAs but within the Limestone MSA


No


Site is partly covered by Flood Zone 3.


The site is a proposed extension to Red Barn Quarry. There are a number of sensitive receptors in the area including Ancient Woodlandand Local Nature Reserves. The site is also within the safeguarding area for RAF Cottesmore. The settlement of Castle Bytham is close to the site and is designated as a Conservation Area. It contains numerous listed buildings and a Scheduled Ancient Monument (the Castle).Despite these sensitive receptors within the wider area, adverse impacts could potentially be overcome by the implementation of suitable mitigation measures


Site Name

Red Barn Quarry

Site Reference

MS17-SL

Site Area (ha)

22.7


E498279/N319345


Site Information


Existing Land Use Agricultural land




All but western extent within Sand & Gravel MSA


Yes


Site is largely within Flood Zone 3.

Majority of site is provisionally designated as Grade 2 Agricultural land.


This is a new site proposed to replace the Baston No 1 Quarry. A number of issues have been identified at this site relating to potential impacts on heritage assets, the proximity to the settlement of Baston, the setting of nearby listed buildings and the impact on two rights of way that cross the site. It has therefore been proposed to only include the central area of the site (MS26A-SL) within the plan. The removal of the north western and eastern area (MS26B-SL) will significantly reduce the potential impact of the site on its surroundings.


Site Name

Urn Farm, Baston

Site Reference

MS26-SL

Site Area (ha)

96


E510495/N313627


Site Information








Yes


-


The site is a proposed extension to the south of Baston No.2 quarry. The main potential constraint identified is the Gravel Drain which cuts through the site and feeds into the Baston Fen SAC. The area to the north has, however, already been worked so it is likely that appropriate mitigation measures would prevent any impact on the Baston Fen SAC. . The site is in close proximity to the village of Langtoft, although the extension would not bring the existing quarry closer to the village. There have been a number of mineral workings within the area and the Environment Agency has raised concerns over the effects of de-watering. These concerns would need to be investigated further and addressed as necessary during the planning process.


Site Name

Baston No. 2 Quarry Phase 2

Site Reference

MS27-SL

Site Area (ha)

37


E513275/N312666


Site Information








Yes


Site is within Flood Zone 2


The site is a proposed extension to the south of Baston No.2 quarry. There are no significant constraints identified for taking this site forward. The site does not lie in close proximity to any environmentally designated sites. There have been a number of mineral workings within the area and the Environment Agency has raised concerns over the effects of de-watering. These concerns would need to be investigated further and addressed as necessary during the planning process.


Site Name

Baston No. 2 Quarry Phase 3

Site Reference

MS28-SL

Site Area (ha)

22


E515073 / N313539


Site Information


Existing Land Use Agricultural land

Mineral Type Sand and Gravel



Within Sand and Gravel MSA


Yes


Site is provisionally designated as Grade 2 Agricultural land.


The site is a proposed extension to the West Deeping Quarry. The main impact is likely to be on heritage assets including the setting of West Deeping Conservation Area, which includes a Grade I church and II* Manor House>. The Grade II* Molecey’s Mill and Granary lie to the east of the site and further assessment would be required at the planning application stage. The site also affects a public right of way and lies within the safeguarding area for RAF Wittering.


Site Name

West Deeping

Site Reference

MS29-SL

Site Area (ha)

36.1


E512128/N309541

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