Support

Representation ID: 8152

Received: 29/11/2024

Respondent: Mr Ian Briggs

Heidelberg materials supports MIN 2 as the policy is consistent with NPPF 2023 minerals policies, particularly in regard to the identification of an area of search, levels of permitted mineral reserves and maintaining cement supply.

Heidelberg Materials supports the policy as it seeks to maintain a supply of cement from the Ketton works and sets out the approach to reserves with reference to investment.
Heidelberg Materials wishes to highlight that substantial sums have been invested in the plant at Ketton and that economic/environmental challenges are likely to require further substantial investment in the future.

Positively Prepared
The policy has been positively worded and takes a sound approach to meeting a demonstrable need for cement at a local/regional and national level.

Justified
The policy is appropriate given that the UK already relies on importing C,.30% of its cement. the limited number of cement supply sites located in the UK and the strategic importance of the Ketton works in the UK supply pattern make this a nationally important facility for economic development and delivery of important infrastructure and housing.
The policy is supported by evidence in terms of both need/demand as well as the existence of limestone/clay resources in proximity to the Ketton works that can contribute to future cement supply.
The policy is justified in taking account of potential long-term investment in the Ketton works (which are likely to include investment to continue to reduce carbon emissions).

Effective
The policy is effective in making clear to the cement industry and local communities that the Council is planning to maintain supply from the Ketton works.

Consistent with National Policy
The policy is consistent with NPPF 2023 minerals policies, particularly in regard to the identification of an area of search, levels of permitted mineral reserves and maintaining cement supply.

Object

Representation ID: 8223

Received: 29/11/2024

Respondent: Mr Matthew Eatough

Agent: DLP Planning Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Policy MIN2 is unsound as it is inconsistent with national policy nor appropriately justified. The wording of MIN2 as drafted conflicts with footnote 78 of paragraph 220 c) of the NPPF. The policy wording and supporting text needs to be amended to be consistent with national policy. Evidence on the exact current remaining reserves at Ketton Cement Works needs to be made publicly available to justify why additional reserves are required.

Please refer to paragraphs 2.2 - 2.17 of the Regulation 19 (Pre-Submission) Rutland Local Plan Consultation Response document (dated 29th November 2024, prepared by DLP Planning Ltd).

Object

Representation ID: 8348

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Mr William Bryant

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Rutland County Council has declared a climate emergency, recognising the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions locally. However, the Plan as written proposes (in MIN 2) mineral policies that extend extraction activities beyond the 15-year minimum required by the NPPF by including "and at least 25 years where major investment is required for a new plant, or the maintenance and improvement of existing plant and equipment." . This is inconsistent with the Council's own stated commitments to prioritise rapid and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.