7.5 KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK MINERAL ALLOCATION SITES

The following parishes in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk have proposed mineral allocation sites or areas of search located in them:

• Bawsey
• Brancaster
• Castle Rising
• East Winch
• Grimston
• Leziate
• Methwold
• Middleton
• Pentney
• Roydon
• Runcton Holme
• Snettisham
• Stoke Ferry
• Syderstone
• Tottenhill
• Watlington
• West Dereham
• Wormegay

Site Reference No.	MIN 42
Parish	BAWSEY and Grimston and Leziate
Location of site	Land at Church Farm and Pott Row Woods, Ashwicken, Kings Lynn Grid reference: 5687 3204
Submitted by	Mineral Services Ltd/WBB Minerals Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (silica sand)
Size of site (hectares)	180.86
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of Search
Current planning status: - No current minerals or waste planning permission at the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies adjacent and near to the three sites that comprise the Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens SSSI, lies 600m east and south of Roydon Common SSSI/SAC and Ramsar site and lies about 700m north of Bawsey SSSI. The southern (and major) part of the site comprises undulating arable landscape with an open and 'heathy' character. The northern part is under coniferous woodland with a broadleaf edge. The proposed site lies between larger areas of woodland to the north and south and a substantial area of restored mineral workings at Bawsey to the south. A public bridleway, Leziate RB 12, runs through the southern corner of the site. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The southern boundary of the site adjoins the B1145, Gayton Road, a Main Distributor route.
Archaeology: - The site includes a scheduled burial mound which is nationally important, and the Bawsey tile kilns which, though not scheduled, are of international importance.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 1
Parish	BRANCASTER
Location of site	Thieves Hole, Burnham Deepdale Grid reference: 5802, 3429
Submitted by	Mr A Borthwick
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	28.34
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current minerals or waste planning permission on this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site comprises open arable land, the western part of the site forms the top of the undulating plateau whereas the eastern part slopes downwards towards the east. A small copse of trees lies within the eastern part of the site. The general area comprising arable and larger blocks of woodland up on the plateau and open rolling arable farmland with smaller areas of wood on the more undulating land to the east. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is near to the C99, Whiteway Road, a Local Access route, to the north and the undesignated C90, Ringstead Road, to the south. It is about 2.8km via Whiteway Road to the B1155 Docking Road a Main Distributor route and about 2.4km via Ringstead Road to the same junction on the B1155.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 94
Parish	CASTLE RISING and ROYDON and GRIMSTON
Location of site	Land at Warren Farm and Spot Farm, Sandy Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 3PF Grid reference: 5669 3217
Submitted by	Mineral Services Ltd/WBB Minerals Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (silica sand)
Size of site (hectares)	113.6
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current minerals or waste planning permission on this site. The site lies adjacent to a former quarry with planning permission for carstone extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is adjacent to Roydon Common SSSI, SAC and Ramsar site. It is also adjacent to and overlaps Grimston Warren Pit geological SSSI. The site is less than 1km from the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site comprises a large sinuous shaped area of undulating arable farmland. Much of the north part of the proposed site has been set a side. The site lies between larger areas of woodland to the south east and a substantial area of heath at Roydon Common to the east. A public footpath, Castle Rising FP16, crosses the northern part of the site and a public footpath, Grimston FP1, crosses the southern part of the site. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats and Biodiversity Action Plan Species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is adjacent to the A149, Queen Elizabeth Way, a Principal route. Access from the A149 is via the U22122, Sandy Lane, a Soft road, which passes through the site.
Archaeology: - The area of search includes a listed building, Warren Farm, which is on national importance. Clarification is required regarding whether this building would be retained. In addition, due to important archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, an investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

CASTLE RISING - see site MIN41 listed under ROYDON

EAST WINCH - see site MIN93 listed under PENTNEY

EAST WINCH - see site MIN31 listed under MIDDLETON

Site Reference No.	MIN 5
Parish	EAST WINCH
Location of site	Land off East Winch Road, East Winch, King's Lynn Grid reference: 5682, 3156
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (carstone)
Size of site (hectares)	5.6
Estimate reserve (minerals)	698,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. The site lies immediately to the east of an active quarry with planning permission for carstone extraction and inert landfill.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.5km north east of the Blackborough End geological SSSI. It comprises gently sloping agricultural land forming part of the plateau above the River Nar. The site is bounded by farmland to the east and an extensive area of mineral and waste workings to the west and south. A planting shelter belt bounds the site to the north and beyond that further farmland. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base).
Highways: - The site adjoins the C57, East Winch Road, a HGV Access route. The site proposals indicate that the site will use internal haul routes within the adjacent quarry to the site access point onto East Winch Road.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - The site is also submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 25). It is proposed that the site is worked as an extension of an existing quarry and that following reinstatement 'slightly above original levels', the after use of the site 'will be specifically aimed at improving biodiversity'.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 17
Parish	EAST WINCH
Location of site	Land at Lower Farm, East Winch, King's Lynn Grid reference: 5684, 3148
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	2
Estimate reserve (minerals)	210,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. The site lies immediately to the east of a former sand and gravel pit and south and east of a large area of permitted existing mineral and waste operations at Blackborough End.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.2km east of the Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It comprises a paddock to the south and west of the Farm with a high hedge along the western boundary with a large oak tree to the south and another hedge along the eastern boundary. The site lies on a wider area of well wooded undulating plateau land above the River Nar. The allocation is unlikely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species or their habitats.
Highways: - The site proposals indicate that internal haul routes will be used to transport material into the existing East Winch / Middleton Quarry. The material will join the highway network via the existing access onto the C57, East Winch Road, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Additional Information submitted: - Restoration to a small water area is proposed, involving the formation of margins 'to encourage a heathland lake habitat with shoreline sand cliffs, Scots Pine, heathland scrub and grassland and sandy/gravely shoreline areas.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 18
Parish	EAST WINCH
Location of site	Land between former carstone pit and trout stream, near West Bilney Hall, East Winch, King's Lynn Grid reference: 5695, 5144
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand)
Size of site (hectares)	13.2
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,090,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is 600m south of East Winch Common SSSI. It comprises gently rolling arable farmland which falls from West Bilney plantation to the south toward a small tributary stream of the River Nar to the north west. A small quarry, formerly worked for Carstone, lies approximately 50m to the south east and the more intensive areas of mineral workings at Blackborough End and Pentney lie approximately one kilometre to the north west and south west respectively. The land is crossed by approximately 2 km of permissive footpaths. The allocation is likely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located 300m east of the C65, Common Road, a HGV Access route. The site proposals indicate that internal haul routes will be used to transport material into the existing East Winch / Middleton Quarry. Thereafter the material will join the highway network via the existing access onto the C57, East Winch Road, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - It is proposed that the site is restored to a small water area involving the formation of margins in such a way 'to encourage a heathland lake habitat with shoreline sand cliffs, small stands and belts of Scots Pine, heathland scrub and grassland and sandy/gravely shoreline areas.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 40
Parish	EAST WINCH
Location of site	Land to the East of Grandcourt Farm Grid reference: 5688 3166
Submitted by	WBB Minerals Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (silica sand)
Size of site (hectares)	52.7
Estimate reserve (minerals)	3,000,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. The site lies immediately to the east of an unworked area of land with planning permission for silica sand extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It comprises open arable gently undulating landscape divided into large fields by hedges and groups of trees. The site lies within a larger area of arable land. A public footpath, East Winch FP2, crosses the site. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located adjacent to the A47 Trunk road.
Archaeology: -Some archaeological investigation work is needed, would could be required by a condition to planning consent.
Additional Information submitted: - It is proposed that the site forms an extension to the existing pit to the east.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 58
Parish	EAST WINCH
Location of site	West Bilney Pit, East Winch, King's Lynn Grid reference: 5698, 3141
Submitted by	Mr W George
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	8
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1km south of East Winch Common SSSI. It comprises a former quarry of varying depth which is now well vegetated and used as a shooting range. It lies within a wider area of farmland and woodland. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located near to the C65, Common Road, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 39).
Any other issues or comments

GRIMSTON - see site MIN42 listed under BAWSEY

GRIMSTON - see site MIN94 listed under CASTLE RISING

GRIMSTON - see site MIN41 listed under ROYDON

LEZIATE - see site MIN42 listed under BAWSEY

Site Reference No.	MIN 39
Parish	LEZIATE
Location of site	Land at Wicken East, East Winch Road, Ashwicken, King's Lynn Grid reference: 5702, 3178
Submitted by	WBB Minerals Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (silica sand)
Size of site (hectares)	58.32
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. The site lies immediately to the east of an active pit with planning permission for silica sand extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. The site comprises undulating arable land sloping down to the valley of the Middleton Stop Drain. There are groups of woodland and some good lines of hedgerow trees within the site. The site lies within a wider area of arable farmland. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the undesignated U22027, Church Lane. It is approximately 2.5km via the undesignated U22026, East Winch Road, or 4.5km via the C64, Gayton Road, to the B1145, Gayton Road, a Main Distributor route.
Archaeology: -Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, an investigation could be required before planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 34
Parish	METHWOLD
Location of site	Land at Methwold Warren Grid reference: 5742, 2924
Submitted by	Frimstone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	21.36
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,250,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. The site lies north of an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction and immediately north east of an active permitted landfill site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies within the Breckland SPA and Breckland Forest SSSI and is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI. It comprises part of the Forestry Commission operational land at Methwold which is mainly under conifer plantation. The land forms part of a wider area of forestry and agricultural land. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is proposed as an extension to an existing quarry which is accessed via the U21389 Warren Road, a Soft road. It is about 650m southwards from the existing quarry to the B1112, Lodge Road, a Main Distributor route. The B1112 can also be accessed in a northerly direction via Warren Road. This is approximately 1.5km from the existing quarry.
Archaeology: -Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Additional Information submitted: - It is proposed that the site would be an extension to the existing mineral working to the south. Restoration would aim to maximise the potential of the site for biodiversity.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 6
Parish	MIDDLETON
Location of site	Land off East Winch Road / Mill Drove, Middleton Grid reference: 5673, 3153
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (carstone)
Size of site (hectares)	10.2
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,416,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. The site lies immediately to the north of a large area of permitted mineral and waste operations.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 600m north of the Blackborough End geological SSSI. It is a fairly flat agricultural field with approximately 15m wide dense tree belt along northern edge and some hedgerow trees along southern boundary. It lies on plateau land above the River Nar. The site is bounded by mineral workings to the east (being landfilled with inert waste) and a landfill site to the south. Further mineral workings lie across Mill Drove to the west and farmland lies north of East Winch Road. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site adjoins the C57, East Winch Road, a HGV Access route. The site proposals indicate that the site will use internal haul routes within the adjacent quarry to the site access point onto East Winch Road.
Archaeology: - no archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 25). It is proposed that restoration 'will be to a managed Heathland type habitat at the lower level'.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 27
Parish	MIDDLETON
Location of site	Land to the south of Setch Road, North Runcton, Kings Lynn Grid reference: 5645, 3145
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (clay)
Size of site (hectares)	6.3
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of Search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. A permitted clay working lies close to the north of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies 1.4km north east of Setchey Common SSSI. The site comprises an open arable field on the wider Nar valley floor. A belt of young trees are growing along the edge of Setch Road. A permissive path crosses the marsh along the eastern boundary of the site. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is accessed from the undesignated C57, Setch Road. It is approximately 1.3km west to the A10 Main Road, Principal route.
Archaeology: - Some archaeological investigation work needed, which could be required by a condition to planning consent.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 29
Parish	MIDDLETON
Location of site	Priory Farm, Blackborough End, King's Lynn, PE32 1SQ Grid reference: 5674, 3141
Submitted by	Bidwells on behalf of Mrs A Carter
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	7.3
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. Permitted mineral operations lie to the north, east and south of the site. Permitted waste operations lie to the north.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 150m east of the Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It comprises gently sloping improved grassland on the valley side of the River Nar. The field is divided by a hedgerow with hedgerow trees. The site lies within the wider valley landscape of the River Nar, which has been disturbed over a large area by mineral workings and waste disposal sites. The allocation is unlikely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats.
Highways: - The site is located just off the C822, Mill Drove, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: - Along with MIN30 and MIN31 this site affects the edges of the nationally important Scheduled monument of Blackborough Priory and would leave it as an island divorced from its context.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 30
Parish	MIDDLETON
Location of site	Priory Farm, Blackborough End, Kings Lynn, PE32 1SQ Grid reference: 5671, 3139
Submitted by	Bidwells on behalf of Mrs A Carter
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	2.4
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of Search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. Permitted mineral operations lie to the north and south of the site. Permitted waste operations lie to the north.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 350m south of the Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It comprises improved grazing land south of Priory Farm. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - It is not clear where this site will access the highway network. The site is adjacent to the C55, Wormegay Road, a Principal Road.
Archaeology: - Along with MIN29 and MIN31 this site affects the edges of the nationally important Scheduled monument of Blackborough Priory and would leave it as an island divorced from its context.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 31
Parish	MIDDLETON and WORMEGAY and EAST WINCH
Location of site	Priory Farm, Blackborough End, King's Lynn, PE32 1SQ Grid reference: 5681, 3138
Submitted by	Bidwells on behalf of Mrs A Carter
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	33.7
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site. Permitted mineral operations lie to the north and south of the site. Permitted waste operations lie to the north.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 400m south east of the Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It comprises a large area of improved grassland on the valley floor of the River Nar. It is crossed by drainage ditches and contains some blocks of carr woodland. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - It is not clear where this site will access the highway network.
Archaeology: - Along with MIN30 and MIN29 this site affects the edges of the nationally important Scheduled monument of Blackborough Priory and would leave it as an island divorced from its context.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 59
Parish	MIDDLETON
Location of site	Off Mill Drove, Blackborough End, Norfolk Grid reference: 5671 3147
Submitted by	Mr W George
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (building sand), aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	7.1
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - A small area in the middle of the site is permitted for building sand extraction. The site is located in an area of mineral and waste operations.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies immediately east Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It comprises an existing Carstone Quarry. This was worked for many years under an old permission and the restored site is steep sided with a fairly flat quarry floor. It lies within an area of Blackborough End which has been extensively affected by mineral working and waste disposal operations. Existing and restored mineral workings lie to the north, west and south of this area. A major landfill operation lies to the east. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the C822, Mill Drove, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: -Some archaeological investigation work needed, which could be required by a condition to planning consent.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 41).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 19
Parish	PENTNEY
Location of site	Eastern extension to Pentney Quarry, Pentney Grid reference: 5692, 3124
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	7.2
Estimate reserve (minerals)	700,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral extraction or waste planning permission on the site. The site lies adjacent to an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.5km north east of the Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It is within the River Nar floodplain which is occupied by a sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary buildings to the north and rough grassland to the south. The site lies within the floodplain of the River Nar. It is bounded by farmland to the east and an extensive area of sand and gravel extraction to the west, A block of Woodland, West Bilney Warren, lies to the north of the proposed area. The allocation is unlikely to affect protected species or their habitats but would have the potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan Species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is accessed from the C65, Common Road, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: - Some archaeological investigation work needed, which could be required by a condition to planning consent.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is proposed that restoration would be mainly reed beds with either a single body of open water or a number of smaller water areas.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 20
Parish	PENTNEY
Location of site	Western extension to Pentney Quarry, Pentney Grid reference: 5672, 3136
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	13.9
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,030,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral extraction or waste planning permission on the site. The site lies adjacent to an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.5km north east of the Blackborough End SSSI, designated for its geological value. It comprises arable land within the valley floodplain of the River Nar and has a shelterbelt of maturing trees along its western boundary. The site lies within floodplain of the River Nar. It is bounded by the river embankment to the south, farmland to the west, pasture land to the north and active mineral workings to the east.
Highways: - The site is accessed from the C65, Common Road, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: - The site is already being excavated.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 93
Parish	PENTNEY and EAST WINCH
Location of site	Church Farm, Pentney, King's Lynn, PE32 1JW Grid reference: 5721, 3141
Submitted by	Savills on behalf of Mr and Mrs O Cunnington
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	33.79
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,000,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. A former sand and gravel working lies to the west.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. The site falls into two distinct units. The land to west of Bilney Road is open arable land and the land to the east comprises a mix of pony paddock, back land, arable land and a plot which appears to be dedicated to green burial. The site lies within a general area of arable land on the edge of Pentney village. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the undesignated C74, Bilney. It is approx 1.5km to the A47 Trunk Road accessed via a junction in West Bilney. Alternatively, it is approx 2.2km via the undesignated U22040, Abbey Road, to the C65, Common Road, a HGV Access route.
Archaeology: -Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation could be required be planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 41
Parish	ROYDON and Castle Rising and Grimston
Location of site	Land at Hall Farm, Roydon, Kings Lynn Grid reference: 5683 3234
Submitted by	WBB Minerals Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	146.93
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies just to the south of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The south west boundary of the runs alongside the Roydon Common Ramsar Site/ SAC/SSSI. It comprises an attractive area of undulating farmland, fairly open, but containing some belts of woodland. The site lies between larger areas of woodland to the north and south and a substantial area of heath at Roydon Common to the south. A large embanked reservoir lies in the centre of the site. Public footpaths, Roydon FP1 and FP4, cross and run alongside the site. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is adjacent to the A148, Lynn Road, a Principal route. The undesignated C76, Hall Lane, crosses the site.
Archaeology: -Due to archaeological remains on the site, of national/regional importance, an investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

ROYDON - see site MIN94 listed under CASTLE RISING

Site Reference No.	MIN 95
Parish	RUNCTON HOLME
Location of site	Land at Wallington, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, PE33 0EP Grid reference: 5623, 3077
Submitted by	Mr and Mrs J Plaxton
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	239
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It comprises a large area to the west of the A10. About one third is under parkland and the remainder is a mix of woodland and arable land. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The eastern boundary of the site adjoins the A10, Lynn Road, a Principal route.
Archaeology: - The site is on nationally important Historic Parkland.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 36
Parish	SNETTISHAM
Location of site	Snettisham Quarry Grid reference: 5689, 3349
Submitted by	Frimstone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (carstone)
Size of site (hectares)	32.19
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of Search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active quarry with planning permission for carstone extraction immediately south and west of the two areas comprising the area of search.
Landscape and Ecology: - The northern plot lies within the Norfolk Coast AONB and the two sites lie adjacent to Snettisham Carstone Quarry SSSI. The land to the east is bounded by Long Belt (a belt of trees) to the north and west and is well contained in landscape terms. The land to the west is more open, both plots of land fall noticeably from north to south. The sites lie within an area of reasonably well wooded arable farmland. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The sites lie near to the A149, Lynn Road, a Principal route and access from the existing quarry is onto this road.
Archaeology: - Some archaeological investigation work needed, which could be required by a condition to planning consent.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 54 and WAS 55).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 57
Parish	STOKE FERRY
Location of site	Browns Fen, Oxborough Road, Stoke Ferry Grid reference: 5716, 3008
Submitted by	The Landscape Partnership on behalf of John Brown and Sons
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand, topsoil and peat)
Size of site (hectares)	10.33
Estimate reserve (minerals)	120,000 tonnes sand, 50,000 tonnes topsoil, 40,000 tonnes peat
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for peat and sand extraction about 400m to the north of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - Boughten Fen SSSI lies immediately to the north of Oxborough Road. The site comprises a former arable field, now in set aside. It is bounded by woodland and wetland to the north, farmland to the east and a high conifer hedge bounds the site to the west and south. It has affinities with the wider brecks landscape to the east. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the C44, Oxborough Road, a Local Access route. It is approximately 1km to the A134, Lynn Road, a Principal route.
Archaeology: - Archaeological work is already underway.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 45
Parish	SYDERSTONE
Location of site	Coxford Abbey Quarry, Syderstone, Fakenham, PE31 8TP Grid reference: 5828, 3315
Submitted by	Longwater Gravel Co Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	90.51
Estimate reserve (minerals)	4,280,000 Tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction south of Coxford Wood and immediately adjoining the central area of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The eastern boundary of the site lies across the B1454 from Syderstone Common SSSI. It covers a large area of different landscape types. The area to the north is primarily coniferous woodland with some broadleaf trees around the edges, the central area comprises arable land on the valley side, the area to the south east is valley floor and the area to the south west is a mix of arable/pig land and conifer plantation. The land rises up from the small upper valley of the river Tat and covers a wider area of rolling upland comprising arable/pig land and large blocks of woodland. A number of public rights of way (PROW) cross the area. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the B1454, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor route.
Archaeology: -The site contains a nationally important Scheduled burial mound.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 101
Parish	TOTTENHILL
Location of site	Watlington, Near King's Lynn Grid reference: 5642, 31123
Submitted by	Mr M Falcon
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	2.74
Estimate reserve (minerals)	500,000 Tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction west of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies 600m south east of Setchey SSSI. It comprises a slightly domed arable field lying within a wider area of flat farmland on the Fenland edge. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the A134, Stoke Road, a Principal route.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 74
Parish	TOTTENHILL
Location of site	Turf Field, Watlington, Near King's Lynn Grid reference: 5635, 3123
Submitted by	Mr M Falcon
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	14.53
Estimate reserve (minerals)	250,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction south of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies 200m south of Setchey SSSI. It comprises an area of open arable land on the edge of the inland fen. The land slopes noticeably from the plateau land to the north to the fenland in the Nar Valley. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is adjacent to the A10, Lynn Road, a Principal route, and the C51, Watlington Road, a Local Access route. It is between 150 and 550m along the C51 to the A10 / A134, roundabout.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 76
Parish	TOTTENHILL
Location of site	West Field, Watlington, Near King's Lynn Grid reference: 5630, 3117
Submitted by	Mr M Falcon
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	11.89
Estimate reserve (minerals)	600,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction east of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1km south west of Setchey SSSI. It comprises a large arable field bound by woodland to the west and a belt of trees and shrubs along Lynn Road to the east. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the C51, Watlington Road, a Local Access route. It is about 1.3km from the site to the A10 / A134 roundabout via the C51.
Archaeology: -Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 77
Parish	tottenhill
Location of site	Runns Wood, Watlington, Near King's Lynn Grid reference: 5631, 3110
Submitted by	Mr M Falcon
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	10.48
Estimate reserve (minerals)	900,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction immediately east of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It comprises mixed woodland (mainly broadleaf) with a mix of species including oak, ash, sycamore and Scots Pine. The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the undesignated C54, Whin Common Road. It is about 500m west of the junction with the A10, Lynn Road, a Principal route and about 1.7km to the roundabout junction with the A10 and A134 via the C51, Watlington Road, a Local Access route.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 75
Parish	WATLINGTON
Location of site	Home Farm, Watlington, Near King's Lynn Grid reference: 5622, 3120
Submitted by	Mr M Falcon
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	11.09
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,500,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction about 1km to the east.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.2km south west of Setchey SSSI. It comprises a large arable field and a smaller parcel of arable land north of Watlington Hall. Both fields are 'confined' by blocks of woodland. . The allocation would have potential to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site is located on the un-adopted 2P314, Church Lane. It is about 3km from the site to the A10 / A134 roundabout via the un-adopted Church Lane, C51 Church Road / Lynn Road / Watlington Road, a Local Access route.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 32
Parish	WEST DEREHAM
Location of site	Land at Grange Farm, Crimplesham / West Dereham Grid reference: 5667, 3031
Submitted by	Frimstone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	50.82
Estimate reserve (minerals)	2,200,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction to the north separated by the C543, Main Road.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. The site comprises open arable land which slopes relatively steeply towards the south west. A small area of woodland, Testkettle Wood, lies within the north west part of the site. The arable on the plateau land to the east is relatively flat and then west of the A134, the land slopes down to the Fenland to the south west. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The site adjoins the undesignated C543, Main Road, the A134, Lynn Road, a Principal route and the C34, Lime Kiln Road. Proposals for the site indicate that material will be transported by conveyor to the existing Pit north of the Main Road where the existing access onto the C543 Main Road will be used. This access is less than 500m west of the A134.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 56).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 33
Parish	WEST DEREHAM
Location of site	Land at Grange Farm (Area B), Crimplesham/West Dereham Grid reference: 5671, 3025
Submitted by	Frimstone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	24.77
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,300,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site but there is an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction to the north west and an area of former mineral and waste operations to the south east.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It comprises open arable land which slopes relatively steeply towards the south west. The arable on the plateau land to the east is relatively flat and then west of the A134, the land slopes down to the Fenland to the south west. The allocation is unlikely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species and their habitats.
Highways: - The site adjoins the A134, Lynn Road, a Principal route, the C34, Lime Kiln Road and the C33, Bath Road (a Principal Road). Proposals for the site indicate that material will be transported by conveyor to the existing Pit north of the Main Road where the existing access onto the C543 Main Road will be used. This access is less than 500m west of the A134.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, a site investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted..
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 57).
Any other issues or comments

WORMEGAY - see site MIN31 listed under MIDDLETON