Quarry site allocations

1 The following appendix provides information on those mineral and waste sites that are defined as proposed allocations within the Plan in sections ‘Aggregate wharves and rail depots’ ‘Recycled and secondary aggregate’, ‘Local land-won extraction (sand & gravel)’, and ‘Construction, demolition and excavation waste’. It also includes Whitehill & Bordon where known mineral resources are safeguarded through Policy 15 (Safeguarding – mineral resources).

 

2 Although the proposed rail depots, recycled and secondary aggregate, mineral (sand and gravel) and CDE recycling sites have been assessed to be the most acceptable options for meeting the requirements identified in the Plan, it is inevitable that their operation will have an impact.

 

3 The delineation of a proposed allocated site, shown by the red boundary and cross hatching, indicates the area within which development is expected to occur. This is based on the site identified or nominated for consideration. In the case of mineral extraction sites, it does not mean that working would extend to the site boundary as the allocation needs to include provision for buffer zones and mitigation measures. These will be determined through detailed site investigation, taking account of the development considerations for each site. Such measures will be covered by the planning permission, including relevant conditions and / or legal agreements. It may also include provision for ancillary works such as plant, offices, access and weighbridges.

 

4 Development considerations are identified in the text accompanying each inset map in this appendix. They should be addressed alongside the other policies of the Plan. Development should be designed with appropriate mitigation measures, where applicable, to avoid or mitigate its impact on the environment and local communities. Development considerations apply to minerals and waste developments in Hampshire but may also include impacts that may extend beyond Hampshire.

 

5 Development cannot be permitted if it may negatively affect the integrity of European protected sites. The development requirements for maintaining this integrity are identified with an asterisk (*) in the text and must be addressed.

 

6 At this stage it is too early to specify exactly how the development considerations may be addressed. That will be done at the planning application stage, which should present the most appropriate responses, which are likely to include detailed site appraisals and Environmental Assessment 260. These will identify what effects the development will have, and how to tackle them. All assessment information and suggested mitigation measures should be clearly identified and form part of pre-application discussions and consultation with the local community.

 

7 There is national planning guidance which considers the potential impacts of mineral working261 and waste management 262. The policies outlined in this Plan ensure that all possible impacts are kept to a minimum through the use of measures such as noise attenuation mounds, tree planting/screening, traffic management requirements, dust minimisation and hydrological monitoring. 

 

With regard to 260 Including Environmental Impact Assessment (to be replaced by Environmental Outcome Reports) and Habitats Regulation Assessment.

 

261 Planning Practice Guidance: Minerals: www.gov.uk/guidance/minerals

 

 

262 Planning Practice Guidance: Waste: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste water management and pollution control generally, the Environment Agency has responsibility for such matters and provide expert advice and additional controls.

 

8 For any development proposal at the sites identified in the Plan, all elements of the Plan need to be considered as well as the site-specific development considerations outlined in this Appendix.

 

 

9 / 10 [PARAGRAPHS OMITTED THESE REFER TO MAPS & KEY not included in this extract

 

 

11 The site allocations and safeguarded area are set out in the following order in this Appendix:

 

• Andover Sidings (Rail depot – Policy 19);

 

• Ashley Manor Farm (Sand and gravel extraction – Policy 20);

 

• Hamble Airfield (Sand & gravel extraction- Policy 20);

 

• Midgham Farm (Sand & gravel extraction – Policy 20);

 

• Purple Haze (Sand & gravel extraction – Policy 20);

 

• Mineral Safeguarding Area – Whitehill & Bordon – Whitehill & Bordon (Safeguarding of mineral resources – Policy 15).

 

 

a) Andover Sidings

 

Location: Central Andover

 

Grid reference: SU 35536 45982

 

Minerals and Waste Planning Authority: Hampshire County Council District Authority: Test Valley Borough Council

 

Parish Authority: Not applicable

 

Area: 1.7 hectares

 

Existing land use: Rail siding and adjacent railway land.

Proposed land use: Considered to be suitable for use as an aggregate rail depot. 

 

Total capacity: Unknown

 

Reason for allocation: The site would provide a more sustainable transport option for importing aggregate into the north of Hampshire. The site is proposed for allocation in Policy 19 (Aggregate wharves and rail depots) of the Plan.

 

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Development considerations:

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• Retention of mature tree line, with adequate protection and enhancement of connectivity to wider ecological networks.

 

• Sensitive lighting strategy and dust management required for protected species.

 

• Existing vegetation along the northern and eastern boundary should be retained and enhanced.

 

• Street scene improvements should be made along Mylen Road to offset the HGV movements.

 

• Site design should take into account the prominence of the location to the town and regeneration

ambitions.

 

• Proposals will need to include mitigation measures to protect the setting of the Grade II Listed Andover

Station and minimise harm to its significance.

 

• Flood Risk Assessment required. Site must be designed and constructed to remain operational and safe

for users in times of flood, result in no net loss of floodplain storage, not impede waterflows and not increase flood risk elsewhere.

 

• The impact on local business and amenity and well-being of residential properties.

 

• A Transport Assessment is required.

 

• A Routeing Agreement is likely to be needed. The site will use the existing access to the Mylen Road/ Millway Road corridor, and the suggested routeing is along this corridor to join the A303 at the Hundred Acre roundabout.

 

 

 

b) Ashley Manor farm

 

Location: Lymington Road, New Milton

 

Grid reference: SZ 253 940

 

Minerals and Waste Planning Authority: Hampshire County Council

 

District Authority: New Forest District Council

 

Parish Authority: New Milton Parish Council

 

Area: 26.6 hectares

 

Existing land use: Open agricultural land

 

Proposed land use: Excavation of sharp sand and gravel

Total mineral resource: 1.5 million tonnes of sharp sand and gravel

 

Restoration: Restoration to agriculture with species rich meadow, ditches/ponds and extra hedgerows, utilising approximately 1.5 million tonnes of inert material.

 

Reason for allocation: The site is considered to be a suitable option for providing a local supply of sharp sand and gravel from this part of south Hampshire. The site is proposed for allocation in Policy 20 (Local land- won aggregates) of the Plan.

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Development considerations:

 

• Protection of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA/Ramsar and the Solent and Dorset Coast SPA*.

 

• Ecological and hydrological assessment of all watercourses, ditches and aquatic habitats will be required including an understanding of the hydrological regime and interaction between and importance of any functional connection to offsite habitats and features including the nearby SINCs, SSSIs, SPAs and Ramsar*.

 

• The impact on all roosting, foraging and breeding areas used by qualifying bird species of the nearby SPAs and Ramsar, and on their functional linkage*.

 

• Mitigation should comply with the Solent Waders and Brent Goose Strategy263.

 

• Early establishment of replacement and enhanced hedgerows bounding the site with an ecological

receptor for reptiles and other species is required.

 

• Long term management of species-rich meadows, ponds and other habitats is required.

 

• Dust, noise and lighting management plan and monitoring is required.

 

• Restoration should be to existing ground levels and should include Crooked Lane replacing the double hedgerow feature along the whole route. Restoration should provide a suitable setting for the Listed Buildings and respect their significance.

 

• The site is Best and Most Versatile (Grade 2 and 3). Soil handling and management is required and restoration to original (or improved) agricultural land classification.

 

• The new planting around the site should be managed to allow it to reach maturity.

 

• Footpaths New Milton 168/721 and 168/720 will require protection and enhancement with greater connectivity to wider network.

 

• Development should protect the setting of the nearby Listed Buildings (Ashley Manor Farmhouse and Sampson Cottage).

 

• A new approach to the existing Caird Avenue/ Lymington Road roundabout will be required to provide access to the site.

 

• A Transport Assessment is required.

 

• A Routeing Agreement is required. Routeing of HGV traffic will be limited to Caird Avenue between the roundabout and the New Milton Sand and Ballast plant.

 

• Hydrological/Hydrogeological Assessment and monitoring is required, taking into account the adjacent

Historic Landfill, to ensure that any impacts on groundwater flows and water quality are considered and

mitigated where needed.

 

• Flood Risk Assessment required. Site must be designed and constructed to remain operational and safe for users in times of flood, result in no net loss of floodplain storage, not impede waterflows and not increase flood risk elsewhere.

 

• Protection of existing sewer pipelines is required.

 

• The impact on local business and amenity and well-being of residential properties.

 

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c) Hamble Airfield

 

Location: Former airfield, north of Hamble-le-Rice

 

Grid reference: SU 477 078

 

Minerals and Waste Planning Authority: Hampshire County Council

 

District Authority: Eastleigh Borough Council

 

Parish Authority: Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council

 

Area: 62 hectares

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Existing land use: Scrub vegetation and rough grazing.

 

Proposed land use: Extraction of sharp sand and gravel

 

Total mineral resource: 1.5 million tonnes of sharp sand and gravel

 

Restoration: Restoration to a combination of grazing, nature conservation, open space, public access and woodland.

 

Reason for allocation: The site is considered to be the best option for providing a local supply of sharp sand and gravel from this part of south Hampshire. The site is currently allocated in Policy 20 (Local land-won aggregates) of the adopted (2013) Plan.

 

 

Development considerations:

 

• Protection of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA and Ramsar, Solent and Dorset Coast SPA and Solent Maritime SAC*.

 

• A Hydrological assessment is required to consider whether proposed works will affect adjacent National Site Network, Ramsar site and SSSIs, especially with regards to any changes to freshwater flows into the Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI and Solent & Southampton Water SPA/SAC/Ramsar and the issue of nutrient enrichment*.

 

• The impact on all roosting, foraging and breeding areas used by qualifying bird species of nearby SPAs and Ramsar, and on their functional linkage*. Mitigation and possible compensation likely to be required.

 

• Protection of the Lee on Solent to Itchen Valley Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest*.

 

• The impact on Badnam Copse and West Wood Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.

 

• Early habitats creation through progressive restoration and/or edge buffer zones is required and a range of suitable habitats as the site provides a network opportunity. This should include

provision of woodland (and wet woodland) habitat linkages.

 

• Protection of mature trees around the site boundary*.

 

• Dust, noise and lighting management plan and monitoring is required*.

 

• Large areas for mitigation, either as buffer around site, a single large area, or several smaller areas should be provided. This will need to tie in with the long-term aims for the site (housing development) and will need liaison with Local Planning Authority.

 

• Soil testing, handling and management is required including for the potential for associated impact on groundwater and to determine soil quality. If PFAS are found to be present at any location on the site, then affected material would need careful management/remediation.

 

• Protection and enhancement of adjacent public rights of way (Footpath Hamble-le-Rice 103/1) and connectivity to the wider network.

 

• Maintain and manage existing informal recreational use of the site and provision of enhanced public recreational after-use.

 

• Archaeological assessment is required, including desk-based assessment and, if needed, field evaluation.

 

• Phasing programme and working to protect local businesses and the amenity and well-being of local residents.

 

• Hydrological/Hydrogeological Assessment is required to ensure protection of the water quality and recharge of the groundwater and surface water*.

 

• Safe and satisfactory access to ensure provision is made for vulnerable highway users and the impact on peak flows is managed.

 

• A Transport Assessment is required.

 

• A Routeing Agreement is required. Routes to the SRN and MRN are limited. The route suggested by the

site promoter, via Hamble Lane to the A3024 and M27, is the most likely to be acceptable.

 

• Through consultation on the draft Plan, local users have shared that people walk and cycle in the carriageway (due to the lack of pavements or separate cycle facilities) on Satchell Lane. Safety of these

users should be considered through the Transport Assessment.

 

• Traffic issues including consideration of people walking, cycling and school traffic, particularly at The Hamble School and Hamble Primary, and management of traffic and congestion on Hamble Lane.

 

• Traffic issues including consideration of school traffic and pedestrians, particularly at The Hamble School

and Hamble Primary, and management of traffic and congestion on Hamble Lane.

 

• Flood Risk Assessment required. Site must be designed and constructed to remain operational and safe for users in times of flood, result in no net loss of floodplain storage, not impede waterflows and not increase flood risk elsewhere.

 

• Protection of existing sewer pipelines.

 

• The testing of the soil for contaminates and the potential impact on groundwater requires assessment. If contaminates are found to be present at any location on the site, then affected material would need careful management/remediation.

 

 

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d) Midgham Farm

 

Location: Off Hillbury Road, Alderholt, Fordingbridge

 

Grid reference: SU 133 122

 

Minerals and Waste Planning Authority: Hampshire County Council

 

District Authority: New Forest District Council

 

Parish Authority: Fordingbridge Parish Council

 

Area: 89.7 hectares

 

Existing land use: Open agricultural land

 

Proposed land use: Extraction of sharp sand and gravel

 

Total mineral resource: up to 4.2 million tonnes of sharp sand and gravel (3.0 million tonnes during Plan period)

 

Restoration: Restoration to agriculture at the existing levels using imported inert materials, including nature conservation and increased permissive access.

 

Reason for allocation: The site is considered to be a suitable option for providing a local supply of sharp sand and gravel from this part of south Hampshire. The site is proposed for allocation in Policy 20 (Local land- won aggregates) of the Plan.

 

 

Development considerations:

 

• Protection of the Avon Valley SPA/Ramsar, River Avon SAC, Dorset Heaths SAC and the Dorset Heathlands SPA/Ramsar*.

 

• The impact on the offsite roosting, foraging and breeding areas of the qualifying bird species of nearby SPAs/Ramsars, and on their functional linkage*.

 

• A Hydrological assessment is required to consider whether proposed works will affect nearby National Site Network sites, Ramsars and SSSIs, including the issue of nutrient enrichment*.

 

• Buffering of the offsite woodland are required.

 

• Pre-commencement planting and restoration proposals require phasing and development design to ensure connectivity is retained or replaced as a priority, most notably in the southern boundary.

 

• Restoration proposals will need to relate to the wider landscape and enhance ecological networks including provision of deciduous woodland along the boundaries of the site*.

 

• Protection of water quality and quantity of the River Avon*.

 

• A buffer is required in the north-west corner and western edge of the site to protect the amenity and well-being of Alderholt Village and any urban expansion. Buffers are also required to protect the adjacent residential properties along the site boundary.

 

• Replacement of hedgerows, where removed, and additional native tree planting along Hillbury Road.

 

• Dust, noise and lighting management plan and monitoring is required*.

• Restoration should include no large open water bodies, for to landscape and airport safeguarding reasons. However, small ponds may be acceptable to contribute towards biodiversity.

 

• Archaeological issues are likely to be significant at this site. Archaeological surveys are required, and the presence of the historic settlement may (on balance of archaeological merit or on balance of value of deposits compared to cost of mitigation) require preservation and possible exclusion from development, which may reduce capacity.

 

• The site is Best and Most Versatile (Grade 3a and 3b). Soil handling and management is required and restoration to original (or improved) agricultural land classification.

 

• A new priority junction will be required onto Hillbury Road and a conveyor belt to cross Lomer Lane for the second phase of extraction.

 

• A Transport Assessment is required. This should consider cumulative traffic impacts taking into account that the site is a continuation of existing extraction operations at Bleak Hill which would cease prior to commencement at Midgham Farm. The safety of other road users (walkers, cyclists and horse riders) will also need to be considered on Hillbury Road and Harbridge Drove (due to the lack of footpath).

 

• A Routeing Agreement is required. Routeing to the SRN (A31) will be south along Hillbury Road/Harbridge Drove before joining briefly the B3081 to its junction with the A31. Both Harbridge Drove and the B3081 are suitable routes for HGV traffic. The SRN is located some 5.5 miles south from the site.

 

• Protection and enhancement of rights of way (Fordingbridge footpath 090/8a, Fordingbridge footpath 090/2, Fordingbridge footpath 090/3) and connectivity to the wider network.

 

• Flood Risk Assessment required. Site must be designed and constructed to remain operational and safe for users in times of flood, result in no net loss of floodplain storage, not impede waterflows and not increase flood risk elsewhere.

 

• Hydrogeological/Hydrological Assessment required to ensure that any impacts on groundwater flows and water quality are considered and mitigated where needed.