Landscape Scale Change Through Planning for

Minerals

Simon Elson

Principal Environmental Enhancement Officer

MINERAL SITE RESTORATION - UNIQUELY PLACED!

• To meet economic, social & environmental agendas.

• BIG scale delivery.

• Exceeds UK biodiversity targets.

• Presents recreational opportunities.

• Helps combat climate change, e.g. flood alleviation.

• Fits into the wider jigsaw of land use.

...................................but need to get designs right

Use the system to full potential !

• Have enabling legislation but not using it to the full.

SURREY’S APPROACH

Philosophy of “restoration led mineral planning”:

SURREY’S APPROACH

Philosophy of “restoration led mineral planning”:

• End restoration considered at very start.

• Targeted.

• Proactive approach.

• In context (wider jigsaw).

• Work in partnership.

• Be prepared to adapt/change over time.

• Take advantage of opportunities along way (enhancements).

• Promote excellence.

SURREY’S APPROACH

• End restoration considered at very start.

FLAGSHIPS

SURREY’S APPROACH

• Proactive approach.

SURREY’S APPROACH • Targeted. Create a Vision.

SURREY’S APPROACH Need Champions

Biodiversity

Opportunity

Areas

Landscape Scale

THE MOORS

PEBBLES IN A POOL

MULTI - USE

CHURCH LAMMAS, STAINES

Award winning sand & gravel site restoration

involving:

Flood relief channel

Wetland nature reserve

Public open space & access

Specific provision for disabled

TEMPORAL CONTROLS

BELIEF SETS:

• HUGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY DELIVERY & MEETING SHARED AGENDAS.

• TARGET YOUR LAND USE.

• CREATE A VISION & HAVE A ‘CAN DO’ MENTALITY.

• LOOK FOR CHAMPIONS.

• BE INNOVATIVE . USE FLAGSHIP EXAMPLES.

• DO MORE RESEARCH & MONITORING.

• THINK BIG – LANDSCAPE SCALE, CORRIDORS & LINKAGES (BOA network).

• ADDRESS LONG TERM MANAGEMENT.

• LEARN FROM MISTAKES, CELEBRATE SUCCESSES & SHARE EXPERIENCES.

Landscape Scale Change Through Planning for

Minerals

Simon Elson

Principal Environmental Enhancement Officer