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Sand and Gravel Allocations

Site Profiles and maps for all of the above sites follow.

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Site will be worked through existing sand and gravel quarry at Cottenham / Landbeach
• Access will be via A10 only via private haul road or conveyor
• Noise and dust will require mitigation
• Potential for overall restoration scheme to contribute to agricultural restoration following infilling in the southern sector of the site. The northern area has potential for biodiversity afteruse enhancing the Great Ouse River Corridor with public access
• Potential for public access to restored land
• Landscape mitigation will be required
• Archaeology will require mitigation
• Stand offs required for residential properties and B1049
• Assessment of the impact of the development upon water voles and their habitat, and that mitigation measures will need to be agreed with Natural England
• Transport Assessment required
• Flood Risk assessment required to demonstrate that there would be no increase risk of flooding arising from the development
• Sensitive receptors will need to be taken into account, and appropriate buffers provided for nearby farms
• The design of restoration proposals to take account of the setting of Scheduled Ancient Monuments and possible birdstrike issues
• Sustainable use of soils will be required
• Need to consider any isolated extraction pits which have been highlight for further investigation under part 2a of Contaminated Land Regulations by South Cambridgeshire District Council

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Incorporate into phasing and existing restoration plans for the quarry
• Noise and dust mitigation will be required
• New landscaping will be required
• No vehicular access to Over, Willingham Road for gravel lorries
• Protect any future alignment for Willingham Bypass
• Rights of Way matters including potential diversion and compensation for existing Rights of Way which may be adversely affected; potential for enhancement of public areas.
• Stand offs required from outlying residential dwellings and mitigation addressing amenity issues
• Drainage defences would need to be considered in any scheme of mitigation
• A standoff to the B1049 may also be required
• Assessment of the impact of the development upon water voles and their habitat, and that mitigation measures will need to be agreed with Natural England
  

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Noise and Dust mitigation will be required
• Overall masterplan for site restoration will be required with sustainable end uses
• Ecological evaluation and mitigation will be required
• Potential effects (including hydrological impacts) on nature conservation sites
• Local highway / traffic issues
• Has the potential to provide additional biodiversity or water storage following extraction which would contribute to the Middle Level Commissioners' water storage problem
• Restoration proposals should complement and enhance the existing biodiversity interest of the site, it is considered that a nature conservation afteruse would be appropriate, with potential for amenity and public access
• Proximity to the Scheduled Monument (south of Honey Farm) needs to be addressed
• Archaeological assessment will be required
• Access will be via Boots Farm track (existing access), and from here onto the A141

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Stand offs, screening and other appropriate mitigation will required especially for the northern boundary of the site so that residential amenity issues are addressed
• Impact on Nene Washes is a key consideration
• Site is located within areas of flood risk. A Flood Risk Assessment will be required.
• Archaeological investigation and recording is required as site is likely to contain significant remains
• Mitigation measures required for the Right of Way running through the site
• Any restoration scheme should include biodiversity gains and public access should be maximised as part of a wider restoration / afteruse strategy for the brickworks complex
• Minerals to be transported to the brickworks by conveyor to minimise impact on A605. No mineral traffic should be directed on to the B1040 or B1095
• Hydrological assessment and mitigation measures required
• Horsey Hill Civil War Fort (a Scheduled Monument) is within 500m west of the  site. This will need to be considered at planning application stage, a stand off being provided if appropriate
• A survey of otters and water voles, any subsequent mitigation measures to be agreed with Natural England. Restoration proposals should aim to enhance otter and water vole habitat
• The need to undertake an assessment of environmental impacts including the drainage ditches including any mitigation and / or compensation will be required
• The potential of restoration proposals to provide sustainable flood alleviation and a water resource.
• Kings Dyke is a maintained watercourse protected by its byelaws. This channel is also a navigable, and the number of crossings of the river must be kept to a minimum
• A drainage strategy / flood risk assessment will be required
• Extraction operations to be limited to normal daytime hours

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Stand offs and screening of the views of extraction and related operations to Etton village (historic and built environment), a nearby County Wildlife Site (Bainton Pits), the railway and outlying housing along Helpston Road by advance planting and the placement of temporary soil bunds
• Archaeological investigation required as site contains a high density of remains of national and regional significance
• The site boundary shown on the Map above is the maximum extent of the southern allocation. The area permitted for extraction may be less due to the extent and significance of archaeology at the site and the need to retain areas of known high archaeological quality. However, the boundary will enable screen planting to take place and allow for the placement of temporary bunding. 
• The boundary of the proposed Maxey East extension takes account of significant archaeology at the site. Whilst the area of greatest significance has been excluded a site investigation will be required and this may result in others areas within the site being excluded if they are shown to be of high archaeological quality. 
• Assessment required of potential impact on Bainton Pits
• Hydrological assessment required as the site is situated close to two minor aquifers and in a source protection zone 2
• That part of the quarry that lies to the east of Etton Road is within flood zone 3 and, therefore, a flood risk assessment will be required and any potential effects mitigated to ensure that if inert waste landfill is proposed as part of the reclamation proposals it can be accommodated.
• The existing site entrance, off Maxey Road, and plant site must be used for the mineral extraction. Consideration will need to be given to the use of this access for the importation of inert waste to reclaim that part of the quarry east of Etton Road or whether it would be more appropriate to agree an alternative access point.
• Traffic to continue to be directed from site entrance away from Maxey village towards A15
• Use of conveyors where appropriate particularly to service the area to the east
• The site will be restored for agriculture,  wildlife conservation and amenity
• Reclamation options are constrained by proximity to RAF Wittering Safeguarding (bird strike) but opportunity should be taken to improve wildlife diversity of the site in any scheme.
• The southern extension to the quarry should be phased from east to west to ensure that area nearest to Etton is worked and restored at the earliest opportunity.
• There may be an opportunity for infilling to original ground levels using inert waste materials on the land to the east provided that acceptable access can be found to this area for the deposition of the waste materials and that it does not prevent the land being restored in a phased and timely manner.
• The opportunity should be taken to undertake advance screening of both residential property and the A15 from the extraction operations in the eastern area
• Measures are required to address any potential health and amenity issues for residents living in the vicinity of the quarry and on users of public rights of way
• Reclamation of the site will be to agriculture with opportunity taken for additional tree planting, biodiversity enhancement and for improving public access. 
• Reclamation should be to agriculture with opportunity taken for additional tree planting, biodiversity enhancement and improving public access

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Need to phase working of site to minimise impact on the surrounding area, to maintain traffic flows on the A47 at a consistent level and to maintain production of aggregates over the Plan period.
• An Environmental Impact Assessment is likely to be required to address , as a minimum, archaeology, landscape and visual impact, hydrology and nature conservation impacts.
• Transport Assessment will be required.
• Access should be via the A47 using the existing access.
• No access to or from Willow Hall Lane will be permitted
• Archaeological assessment required and there may be a need to exclude areas within the site from the extraction area if they are considered to have particular significance
• Scheduled Monuments have been excluded from the allocation but there is still a need to maintain buffers around these sites. A protective buffer of 50m is required from the edge of a Scheduled Monument and it is necessary to demonstrate that dewatering of the monument will not take place
• It may be beneficial to retain the existing plant site. The use of an alternative site will need to be justified particularly in terms of visual impact and operational requirements. 
• Wherever possible conveyors should be used for the transportation of mineral from the western and southern extensions of the quarry to the plant site.
• Hydrological assessment required
• A Flood Risk Assessment will be required as the site lies partially within Flood Zones 2 and 3 and should demonstrate how flood risk will be managed. Betterment  of the local flood risk situation in the restoration of the site will be required.
• Advance planting to screen workings and bunding required along the A47 and to screen views from property particularly along the A47 and in Willow Hall Lane
• Reclamation to agriculture with wildlife conservation and biodiversity benefits. As reclamation is likely to be undertaken without any infilling of waste lakes and ponds may be created. These should be considered for a range of uses.
• Provision should be made within the restoration scheme for the southern extension to Pode Hole Quarry for a haul road and/or line for a conveyor to the Priors Fen site to the south so that the access on to the A47 could be utilised in the extraction of this site. This would facilitate the extraction of Priors Fen to the south should it be identified as an allocation in the future.
• Green Grid Strategy identifies the need to improve the walking and cycling network to the east of the city centre. Opportunity should be taken through the extension of this quarry to improve the network of footpaths/cycleways within or within the vicinity of the quarry.
• In respect of the area to the west of Willow Hall Lane the opportunity should be taken to incorporate the footpath Thorney no. 6 which runs in an east/west direction at the southern end of that area into the Green Grid on a permanent basis. This may need to be achieved through a Section 106 agreement.
• Opportunity should be taken within the restoration scheme to provide nature conservation benefits on the eastern side of Cats Water Drain. This would be similar to that already provided on the western side of the Drain as part of the restoration proposals for the landfill (southern extension) at Eyebury Quarry. Creation or enhancement of Biodiversity Action Plan habitat particularly within and alongside the ditches will be encouraged.
• The trees along Willow Hall Road should be protected during quarry operations and retained as part of any restoration proposals for the site. It may be appropriate to enhance the planting in places either as advance planting or as part of the reclamation scheme.
• Measures are required to address any potential health and amenity issues for residents living in the vicinity of the site and for users of public rights of way and walkers and cyclists using Willow Hall Lane.
• Need to mitigate the impact on Rights of Way users.

Sand and Gravel Borrow Pit Allocations

Site Profiles and maps for all of the above sites follow.

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• Access to A14 roadworks
• Hydrogeological evaluation and mitigation of impacts on County Wildlife Site
• Opportunity through restoration to contribute to biodiversity objectives through management
• Noise and dust mitigation will be required
• Landscape mitigation will be required
• Restoration to water storage / amenity uses with enhanced public access would be most appropriate.
• The site is within 1.3km Hemingford Grey Meadow SSSI. Assessments will be required in respect of potential impacts on the special interest features of this SSSI. Any proposals will need to demonstrate no adverse impacts to this designated site
• The need for a survey of otters and water voles, any mitigation measures to be agreed with Natural England has been included in the Implementation Section of the Site Profile. This includes the fact that any restoration work should aim to enhance their habitats
• A hydrological assessment in support of any planning application will be required, and must address dewatering impacts and surface water hydrology
• Restoration to water storage / amenity uses with enhanced public access would be most appropriate.
• The site is within 1.3km Hemingford Grey Meadow SSSI. Assessments will be required in respect of potential impacts on the special interest features of this SSSI. Any proposals will need to demonstrate no adverse impacts to this designated site
• The need for a survey of otters and water voles, any mitigation measures to be agreed with Natural England has been included in the Implementation Section of the Site Profile. This includes the fact that any restoration work should aim to enhance their habitats
• There is likely to be an impact of dewatering on other water users, surface water and the environment. Temporary or permanent alteration to groundwater flow patterns may occur during operation or restoration, and will need to be assessed

 

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as borrowpit for A14 upgrade only.
• Route of A14 upgrade (including slip roads) to be safeguarded against extraction.
• Protected species issues. Updated surveys required.
• Local conservation interests through dewatering or changes to hydrology would need further assessment through hydrological assessment and be addressed at application stage.
• Restoration to a water and informal amenity based after use would be appropriate, with potential to provide increased flood storage capacity.
• Design of any water body should mitigate against potential for bird strike.
• Planning applications will consider archaeological issues.
• Ancillary uses should only relate to the A14 works and be limited to the life of the borrow pit.
• The site lies within 1.5km of Hemingford Grey Meadow SSSI. Due to the proximity, proposals will need to demonstrate no adverse effects on site integrity for this designated site or, if identified, that these could be satisfactorily mitigated

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as borrowpit for A14 upgrade only.
• Access to roadworks
• Minimising impact on residential amenity through landscape mitigation
• Noise and dust mitigation will be required
• Safeguard stability of existing highway infrastructure
• Restoration scheme should involved enhanced biodiversity interest and consider the potential for BAP habitat creation (reedbed or wet woodland habitat would be appropriate in this location). This should include public access / amenity gain involving the quiet enjoyment of the countryside.
• Opportunity to improve public access to restored site. Restoration scheme should involved enhanced biodiversity interest and consider the potential for BAP habitat creation. This should include public access / amenity gain involving the quiet enjoyment of the countryside.
• Rights of Way matters including potential diversion compensation for existing Rights of Way which may be adversely affected
• Route of A14 (including slip roads) to be safeguarded from mineral extraction.
• Archaeological issues.
• This site is within 1.2 km Brampton Wood SSSI, which is notified for ancient woodland, woodland streams and important butterfly populations. At planning application stage, assessments will be required with regard to hydrology, water quality and water borne impacts with regard to the special interest features of this SSSI. Notwithstanding its upwind location from the SSSI, investigations will also need to include a consideration of airborne pollutants, particulates and dust and their mitigation. Proposals will need to demonstrate no impacts to this SSSI.
  

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for borrowpit for A14 upgrade only.
• Noise and dust  mitigation will be required
• Restoration scheme that will complement biodiversity objectives through management
• Hydrogeological impact on road formation and Brampton Wood SSSI
• Safeguard retained highway infrastructure
• Mitigation for sensitive receptors including residential properties
• Mitigation / compensation routes for existing Rights of Way
• Mitigation for residential amenity
• Route of A14 (including slip roads) to be safeguarded from mineral extraction
• This site is within 0.5km Brampton Wood SSSI, notified for ancient woodland, woodland streams and important butterfly populations. At planning application stage, assessments must address hydrology, water quality and water borne impacts with regard to the special interest features of this SSSI. The SSSI may be hydrologically linked to this proposed mineral extraction site. Further investigations will also need to include a consideration of airborne pollutants, particulates and dust. Proposals will need to demonstrate no impacts to this SSSI
• Restoration proposals should consider the creation of BAP habitat, in particular reedbed and wet woodland which are most appropriate in this area. Restoration should include public access / amenity gain for quiet enjoyment of the countryside.

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as a borrowpit for the A14 upgrade only
• Access to A14 roadworks
• Contribution restoration scheme could make to attenuating flood risk
• Noise and dust mitigation will be required
• Potential for restoration to contribute to biodiversity objectives through management
• Safeguard archaeological interest
• Safeguard stability of retained highway infrastructure
• Restoration will need to take into account bird strike issues
• Electricity pylon on site
• Any detailed planning application will need to assess hydrology, water quality and water borne impacts with regard to the special interest features of this SSSI. Further investigations will also need to include a consideration of airborne pollutants, particles and dust. Proposals will need to demonstrate no impacts to this SSSI
• potential afteruses include water storage / amenity afteruse with consideration given to a river channel restoration project
• It is noted that the site is close to Brampton Meadow SSSI. Any detailed planning application will need to assess hydrology, water quality and water borne impacts with regard to the special interest features of this SSSI. Further investigations will also need to include a consideration of airborne pollutants, particulates and dust. Proposals will need to demonstrate no impacts to this SSSI.
• Potential afteruses include water storage / amenity afteruse with consideration given to a river channel restoration project.

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• Mitigation to address visual impact by additional screening, particularly on the southern and western perimeters of the Woolpack Farm site
• Investigations by hydrologists required to assess impact on specified protected species and nature conservation sites nearby i.e. potential dewatering.
• Controls over HCV movements and access
• Planning application should consider Archaeological issues
• Restoration proposals should consider birdstrike issues
• Afteruse and management of this site should be considered in conjunction with Galley Hill southern
• Potential afteruse includes water storage/amenity afteruse with enhanced public access (country park)
• No importation of waste other than that arising from the A14 upgrade scheme
• Vehicular access should be taken off B road (former quarry/landfill access)
• Restoration to water storage / amenity uses with enhanced public access would be most appropriate
• The site is within 1.3km Hemingford Grey Meadow SSSI. Assessments will be required in respect of potential impacts on the special interest features of this SSSI. Any proposals will need to demonstrate no adverse impacts to this designated site
• The need for a survey of otters and water voles, any mitigation measures to be agreed with Natural England has been included in the Implementation Section of the Site Profile. This includes the fact that any restoration work should aim to enhance their habitats
• There is likely to be an impact to the dewatering on other water users, surface water and the environment. Temporary or permanent alteration to groundwater flow patterns may occur during operation or restoration, and will need to be assessed
• The site lies within 300m of Hemingford Grey Meadow SSSI. Due to the proximity, proposals will need to demonstrate no adverse effects on site integrity for this designated site or, if identified, that these could be satisfactorily mitigated
• Further assessment of transport implications will be required, consistent with Department of Transports advice (circular (02/2007) and Guidance on Transport Assessment

Limestone

Chalk Marl Allocation

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Noise and dust mitigation will be required
• New landscaping
• Restoration to a stable final landform with sustainable after use
• Mitigation for public Rights of Way
• Potential impacts on the Eversden and Wimpole Woods SAC
• Protection / enhancement for geological SSSI
• A traffic assessment should be  carried out for the site and development would be subject to any necessary infrastructure improvements to the road network. Alternatively, more sustainable transport modes should be utilised where possible
• This site is adjacent to Barrington Chalk Pit SSSI, notified for its geological special features. At application stage, the proposals will need to demonstrate no adverse impacts to this designated site
• The site is within 4.2km of Eversden & Wimpole Woods SSSI, SAC. At planning application stage, assessments will need to demonstrate no adverse impacts to barbastelle bats that might occur through impacts to foraging corridors for this species, especially hedgerows, woodland edge and any riparian corridors
• The effect of the proposal on other nature conservation uses should be addressed. This should include consideration of nearby road verge and sites that are used for foraging by barn owl, and small copses which are used as breeding display areas by buzzards
• Restoration proposals should consider the opportunity for biodiversity, including the for creation of BAP habitat i.e. lowland calcareous grassland
• Assessment of hydrological issues including dewatering and ground and surface water matters. This should include any temporary or permanent alteration to the flow of groundwater during operation or restoration. Groundwater flows must not be adversely affected
• The chalk aquifer needs to be protected from any potential contamination associated with quarrying. Restoration will need to take into account the level to which water in Chalk may naturally rise
• Landscaping proposals need to give consideration to the strengthening of boundary treatments, especially to the north and east of the site

Brickclay Allocation

Engineering Clay

Engineering Clay Borrowpit Allocations

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as a borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• Route of the A14 upgrade (including slip roads) should be safeguarded against mineral extraction
• Ecological and environmental impacts, including ecological surveys for protected species
• Hydrological assessment may be required
• The site should be restored to agriculture after use
• Archaeological issues should be considered at planning application stage
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• Wayside a residential property is approximately 150 m away and there is a light industrial estate with a 100 to 800m radius. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account, including mitigation measures

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as a borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• Route of the A14 (including slip roads) should be safeguarded against mineral extraction
• The site should be restored to agriculture after use
• Archaeological issues should be considered at planning application stage
• Ecological and environmental issues need to be addressed. May include protected species and hydrological surveys
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• Friesland Farm is immediately adjacent to the West, and there are other residential premises approximately 300 m away at Grapevine Cottages to the South and Wayside House on the opposite side of A14. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account and provide suitable mitigation

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable as a borrowpit for the A14 upgrade only
• Route of the A14 (including slipways) should be safeguarded against mineral extraction
• The site should be restored to agriculture after use
• Archaeological issues should be considered at planning application stage
• Landscape capacity and visual amenity. The site should be landscaped to fit in with the local environment next to the A14
• Any restoration after use would need to take into account the existing topography
• Ecological and environmental issues need to be addressed including surveys for potential species and potentially hydrological surveys
•  Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors,includes surveys for protected species and hydrological surveys
• New Barns Farm is immediately adjacent to the West and there are two other residential premises approximately 200 to 250 m away. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account and provide suitable mitigation

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for use as borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• No mineral extraction will be permitted on the line of the A14 upgrade route (including slipways)
• Measures to deter gulls and feral geese from nesting/living in the borrow pit and MOD design requirements to deter the birds and prevent the potential threat of bird strike.
• Any archaeological issues should be considered at planning application stage
• Ecological surveys including protected species and mitigation measures addressing ecological and other environmental impacts as appropriate.
• Restoration to agricultural after use (potentially including irrigation reservoir also providing opportunities for flood water storage)
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• Potential effects on water quality should be fully investigated and mitigated where appropriate
• Noon Folly Farm lies approximately 200 m to the north, and Bar Hill is approximately 160 m on the opposite side of A14. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account, including mitigation measures
• Site is within Green Corridor 11 North West of Cambridge Settlement Link

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• The site should be considered for short term use, as long term use would also be contrary to the policies in the Core Strategy
• Restoration to agricultural after use. (Potential for irrigation reservoir providing opportunities for flood water storage). Given proximity to Northstowe/Oakington informal recreation and water based amenity uses e.g. rowing course would be appropriate
• Any archaeological concerns will need to be addressed at planning application stage
• Restoration scheme should include measures to deter gulls and feral geese from nesting and also prevent bird strike
• Protected Species surveys required
• No mineral extraction will not be permitted on the line of the A14 upgrade route (including slipways)
• The site also falls within the statutory height safeguarding zone for Cambridge Aerodrome. Therefore, any infrastructure developed in line with the mineral extraction or fill will need to be referred to the MOD for assessment against height criteria
• Detailed arrangements for the transport of mineral will need to be addressed at planning application stage. The Highways Agency has advised that it is essential that development-generated trips are kept to a minimum on the A14(T), with trips preferably made outside of peak periods, and accessing haul roads as soon as possible. As an application comes forward, these details should be considered and appropriate conditions/agreements will be applied
• Hackers Fruit Farm and residential at Catch Hall Farm Cottages (6 properties) are approximately 90m away. Cambridge Crematorium is approximately 100 m away and should be afforded a reasonable degree of peace and tranquillity. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account, including mitigation measures
• The working and restoration of this site should be considered with the abutting site at North Junction 14 Grange Farm

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for borrowpit use for A14 upgrade only
• Any archaeological concerns which will need to be addressed at planning application stage
• Restoration to agricultural after use. (Potential for irrigation reservoir providing opportunities for flood water storage). Given proximity to Northstowe/Oakington informal recreation and water based amenity uses e.g. rowing course would be appropriate
• Restoration scheme should include measures to deter gulls and feral geese from nesting and also to prevent bird strike
• No mineral extraction will be permitted on the proposed A14 route (including slip roads)
• Update surveys on protected species
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• The working and restoration of this site should be considered with the abutting site at North Dry Drayton, Slate Hall Farm
• Grange Farm and Catch Hall are close to this site, and any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account, including mitigation measures

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for use as a borrowpit for the A14 upgrade only

• No mineral extraction will be permitted on line of A14 upgrade (including slip roads)

• Any archaeological concerns which will need to be addressed at planning application stage

• Updated ecological surveys required to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on any protected species

• Restoration should look at potential for contributing to Green Corridor 23 Cambridge Outer Orbital Corridor

• Restoration to agricultural land after use (with potential for irrigation reservoir and providing opportunities for flood water storage capacity)
• The site is within safeguarding zone for Cambridge Airport; therefore measures should be taken to deter gulls and feral geese from nesting in the burrow pit and also to prevent bird strikes
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• Bridleway 6 and Footpath 7 are affected by this proposal, and will need to be addressed in line with policies set out in the Core Strategy
• The site is within Green Corridor 23 Cambridge Outer Orbital corridor, restoration should look at any potential for contributing to this
• Beck Brook Farm is approximately 200 metres away. Any proposals will need to take this sensitive receptor into account, including mitigation measures

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for use as a borrowpit for the A14 upgrade only
• Route of the A14 (including slip roads) should be safeguarded against mineral extraction
• The site should be restored to agricultural after use (potential for irrigation reservoir also providing opportunities for flood storage capacity)
• Archaeological issues should be considered at planning application stage
• Measures to address amenity issues
• There are residential properties at Lolworth are approximately 150 m away and The Grange approximately 110 m away. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account, including mitigation measures
• The site is in close proximity of the site to the Grade II* listed All Saints Church, Lolworth.  A detailed assessment will be required to ensure that the setting of this listed building is not adversely affected

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Suitable for use as borrowpit for A14 upgrade only
• Route of the proposed A14 upgrade (including slip roads) should be safeguarded against mineral extraction
• Restoration to agricultural after use (irrigation reservoir also providing opportunities for flood water storage capacity)
• Some archaeological concerns which will need to be addressed at planning application stage
• Ecological surveys including protected species and mitigation measures as appropriate
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• Clare College farm is adjacent to the site and there are residential properties relatively close at Hill Farm Cottages on the opposite side of A14 at approximately 100 m. Lolworth lies approximately 400 m to the South East. Any proposals will need to take these sensitive receptors into account, including mitigation measures

Specialist Mineral Allocations

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Impact on groundwater flows and sensitive receptors
• Ecological evaluation and mitigation taking into account the County Wildlife Site
• Opportunity for biodiversity benefits through restoration and management
• Noise will need to be mitigated
• Access for mineral transport should be direct to nearby processing site
• Potential impacts on biodiversity interests
• Measures are required to address potential amenity issues for nearby residential properties and other sensitive receptors
• A flood risk assessment should be carried out for this site and any potential effects mitigated
• Ecological and other environmental factors will need to be considered in more detail. This will include an assessment to ensure that Wicken Fen (an SSSI) is not adversely affected, particularly through hydrological changes
• Restoration proposals will also need to consider the opportunities for biodiversity gain.
• Any restoration will also need to take into account the airport safeguarding zone covering this site, the statutory restriction in relation to height and the potential for birdstrike.

Summary

Implementation Issues

• Hydrological impact on sensitive receptors
• Noise and dust  mitigation will be required
• Measures to conserve geological interest