7.2 BRECKLAND MINERAL ALLOCATION SITES

The following parishes in Breckland have proposed mineralsallocation sites or areas of search located in them:

• Attleborough
• Beeston with Bittering
• Beetley
• Billingford
• Bintree
• Bridgham
• Carbrooke
• Great Ellingham
• Gressenhall
• Harling
• Hockham
• Hoe
• Litcham
• Little Ellingham
• Longham
• Mileham
• North Elmham
• Quidenham
• Shropham
• Snetterton
• Tittleshall
• Wellingham
• Wretham

Site Reference No.	MIN 111
Parish	ATTLEBOROUGH
Location of site	Land at Swangey Fen, near Shropham Grid reference: 6010, 2940
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	11.16
Estimate reserve (minerals)	270,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission lies close to the western boundary of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site adjoins Swangey Fen SSSI. It comprises a valley floor meadow fringed with trees. To the north, the land rises and becomes rolling arable farmland. The same is true of the south, but there is no visual link as the valley is well wooded. There is a mineral working to the west, which has created a series of flooded gravel pits. 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 remote from the highway network, however the C823, Swangey Lane, a HGV Access route lies some 350m to the north.
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 the site is worked as an extension to the workings to the west and the deposit would be worked as a single phase in an east to west direction and 'would probably be worked wet with no dewatering '.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 68
Parish	BEESTON WITH BITTERING
Location of site	Land at Watery Lane, Beeston, King 's Lynn Grid reference: 5901, 3164
Submitted by	Tarmac Limited
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	4.4
Estimate reserve (minerals)	300,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.3km south east of the River Nar SSSI. It comprises sloping open arable land with a fall towards the village of Beeston to the south. It lies within a wider open arable landscape with long views across open countryside. Two mineral workings (one restored) adjoin the western boundary of the site as does an area of caravan park. Another active mineral working lies to the north east. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base).
Highways: - The site is accessed via the undesignated U35182, Watery Lane. It is some 2km to the B1145, Litcham Road, a Main Distributor route via Watery Lane, Dereham Road and the C123 Church Lane. These are all either Remaining Roads or Local Access routes. The access route passes through the village of Litcham. An alternative route (5km) is available via Watery Lane, Litcham Road and Mileham Road. The submitted details suggest material could be processed on site or taken to Bittering Quarry for processing. This would result in a route of 5-6km via Watery Lane, Church Road, The Street and Back Lane, Litcham Road and Reed Lane. With the exception of Reed Lane (a HGV Access route) these roads have no specific designation. This route passes through Beeston, which could be avoided by taking a longer route via Watery Lane, Litcham Road and Reed Lane.
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 23
Parish	BEESTON WITH BITTERING
Location of site	Land to the North of Beeston Grid reference: 5899, 31559
Submitted by	Bidwells on behalf of R G Carter Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	26.7
Estimate reserve (minerals)	570,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.2km south east of the River Nar SSSI. It comprises sloping open arable land with a fall towards the village of Beeston to the south. It lies within a wider open arable landscape with long views across open countryside. The site is adjacent to existing mineral workings. A further active mineral working lies to the north east. 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 bounds two public highways, the undesignated U35182, Watery Lane, to the west and the undesignated C221, Back Lane, to the south-east. It is some 2km to the B1145, Litcham Road, a Main Distributor route, via Watery Lane, C22, Dereham Road and C123, Church Lane. These are all either Remaining Roads or Local Access routes. The access route passes through the village of Litcham. An alternative but longer route (5km) is available via Watery Lane, Litcham Road and Mileham Road. The submitted details suggest material could be taken to Bittering Quarry for processing. This would result in a route of approx 5-6km via Watery Lane, Church Road, The Street and Back Lane, Litcham Road and Reed Lane. With the exception of Reed Lane (a HGV Access route) these roads are undesignated. This route passes through Beeston, which could be avoided by taking a slightly longer route via Watery Lane, Litcham Road and Reed Lane.
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 61
Parish	BEESTON WITH BITTERING
Location of site	Punch Farm, Beeston with Bittering Grid reference: 5901 3168
Submitted by	Simon Westaway Assoc. on behalf of East Anglian Stone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction, concrete batching plant, aggregate processing, inert waste recycling
Size of site (hectares)	5.8
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 about 1.2km south east of the River Nar SSSI. It comprises sloping open arable land which falls toward the Litcham Road to the north. It forms part of a wider area of largely open arable land although there are some small woods and boundary planting along the Litcham Road to the north. The site is adjacent to existing mineral workings. A further active mineral working lies to the north east. 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).
Highways: - Access to the site is via the undesignated C222, Litcham Road. It is about 1.6km to the B1145, Litcham Road, a Main Distributor route. The access route passes through the village of Litcham. An alternative but longer route (2.7km) is available via Litcham Road and the C221, Mileham Road.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 8
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land off Stoney Lane, Beetley, East Dereham, PE32 1SW Grid reference: 5956, 3178
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	15.4
Estimate reserve (minerals)	731, 000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies about 600m north of the site. Planning permission has been granted for mineral extraction 700m north east of the site.
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. There are few landscape features within the site but a line of mature hedgerow oaks lie along its northern boundary. It lies within a wider area of open arable landscape punctuated with hedgerow oaks and small areas of 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 eastern boundary of the site is adjacent to the undesignated C225 and the southern boundary is adjacent to the U35116, Stoney Lane. It is 300m south of the junction with the U35099, Rawhall Lane, and then 100m east to the B1146. It is proposed that mineral will be transported to the existing processing plant at East Bilney Quarry by means of ground conveyors and then utilise the existing access onto U35099 Rawhall Lane (Remaining Road) and then to the B1146 some 100m away.
Archaeology: - Some archaeological investigation work needed, which could be required by a condition to planning consent.
Additional Information submitted: - The submission proposes that restoration will be to agriculture but will incorporate new hedgerows and large blocks of deciduous woodland. Small ponds and areas of permanent wet grassland will also be formed.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 9
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land off Fakenham Road, Beetley, East Dereham Grid reference: 5958, 3183
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	6.9
Estimate reserve (minerals)	367,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies close to the north east of the site. Planning permission has been granted for mineral extraction 400m north 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 open arable land with large fields and few hedges. The site lies within a wider area of open arable landscape punctuated with hedgerow oaks and small areas of 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 lies between the B1146, a Main Distributor route and the undesignated C225. It is proposed that mineral will be transported to the existing processing plant located in East Bilney Quarry by means of ground conveyors within the site and then use the existing access onto U35099 Rawhall Lane (Remaining Road) and then to the B1146 100m away.
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 10
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land off Fakenham Road, Beetley, East Dereham Grid reference: 5960, 3185
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	8.2
Estimate reserve (minerals)	891,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction lies about 500m north west of the site. Planning permission has been granted for mineral extraction north of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It lies within a wider area of open arable landscape. There is a permitted mineral site and a restored landfill site to the north of School Road. 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 B1146, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor route. It is also adjacent to the undesignated C702, Halfpenny Lane, and the undesignated C224, School Road. It is proposed that mineral will be transported to the existing processing plant at East Bilney Quarry by means of ground conveyors and then utilise the existing access onto U35099 Rawhall Lane (Remaining Road) and then to the B1146 some 100m away.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is proposed that restoration will be to agriculture but will incorporate new hedgerows and large blocks of deciduous woodland.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 11
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land between School Road and Chapel Lane, Beetley, East Dereham Grid reference: 5963, 3138
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	19.8
Estimate reserve (minerals)	934,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction lies about 750m north west of the site. Planning permission has been granted for mineral extraction north of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any of the natural environment designations. It comprises open arable land with few landscape features apart from boundary hedgerow. It lies within a wider area of open arable landscape punctuated with hedgerow oaks and small areas of woodland. Field Lane, a road used as a public path, bounds the site to the south. 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 B1146, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor route. It is also adjacent to both the undesignated C224, School Road, and the U35123 Field Lane, a Soft Road. It is proposed that mineral will be transported to the existing processing plant at East Bilney Quarry by means of ground conveyors and then utilise the existing access onto U35099 Rawhall Lane (Remaining Road) and then to the B1146 some 100m away.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present
Additional Information provided: - In the submission it is proposed that restoration will be to agriculture but will incorporate new hedgerows and large blocks of deciduous woodland.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 12
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land between Field Lane and Chapel Lane, Beetley Grid reference: 5966, 3181
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	16.4
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,175,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies about 1km north west of the site. Planning permission has been granted for mineral extraction for land 300m north 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 open arable land with few landscape features apart from boundary hedgerow. The site lies within a wider area of open arable landscape with hedgerow oaks and small areas of woodland. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base).
Highways: - The south west boundary of the site is adjacent to the B1146, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor route. It is also adjacent to the C703, Chapel Lane, a Local Access route and the U35123, Field Lane, a Soft Road. It is about 0.5km to the B1146 via the C224, School Lane and C702, Halfpenny Lane (Remaining Roads). The submission states that mineral will be transported by use of ground conveyor to the existing processing plant at East Bilney Quarry and then utilise the existing quarry access onto Rawhall Lane and the B1146.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - The submission proposes that restoration will be to agriculture but will incorporate new hedgerows and large blocks of deciduous woodland.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 13
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land South of Rawhall Lane, Beetley, East Dereham Grid reference: 5953, 3183
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Middle Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	13.1
Estimate reserve (minerals)	494,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies immediately north of the site. Planning permission has been granted for mineral extraction for land 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 open arable land with few landscape features apart from mature hedgerow oaks. The site lies within a wider area of open arable landscape with hedgerow oaks and small areas of woodland. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base).
Highways: - The northern boundary of the site adjoins the undesignated U35099, Rawhall Lane and the eastern boundary is bounded by the C225. The submission states that mineral will be transported to the existing processing plant at East Bilney Quarry (to the north) by means of ground conveyors within the site and then utilise the existing access onto U35099 Rawhall Lane (Remaining Road) and then to the B1146 some 100m away.
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 submission proposes that restoration will be to agriculture but will incorporate new hedgerows and large blocks of deciduous woodland.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 14
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land to the North of Stoney Lane, Beetley, East Dereham Grid reference: 5958, 3181
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw on behalf of Middleton Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	19.4
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,440,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction is 300m north west of the site. Permission has been granted for mineral extraction for land 400m north 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 open arable land with few landscape features. The site lies within a wider area of open arable landscape punctuated with hedgerow oaks and small areas of 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 western boundary of the site lies adjacent to the undesignated C225 and the southern boundary lies adjacent to the undesignated U3509. It is 250m south of the junction with the U35099, Rawhall Lane, a Remaining Road, and then 100m east to the B1146. In the submission, it is proposed that mineral will be transported to the existing processing plant at East Bilney Quarry (to the north east) by means of ground conveyors within the site and then utilise the existing access onto U35099 Rawhall Lane (Remaining Road) and then to the B1146 some 100m away.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, an investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is proposed that restoration will be to agriculture but will incorporate new hedgerows and large blocks of deciduous woodland. Small ponds and areas of permanent wet grassland will also be formed.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 51
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Land West of Bilney Road, Beetley, East Dereham Grid reference: 5951, 3180
Submitted by	Simon Westaway Assoc. on behalf of East Anglian Stone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plan, aggregate processing, inert waste recycling
Size of site (hectares)	14.1
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. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies 300m to the north 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 open agricultural land, set down to a grass ley with boundary hedges and hedgerow trees. A block of woodland and rough grass lies within the centre of the site. The site is within a wider area of open arable landscape punctuated with hedgerow oaks and small areas of woodland. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base).
Highways: - The eastern boundary of the site lies adjacent to the undesignated C225. It is 300m south of the junction with the U35099, Rawhall Lane, a Remaining Road, and then 100m east to the B1146.
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 89
Parish	BEETLEY
Location of site	Beck Farm, East Bilney, East Dereham, NR20 4HL Grid reference: 5956 3190
Submitted by	Mr R Richmond
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, asphalt plant, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	4
Estimate reserve (minerals)	250,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction lies about 200m west of the site. Planning permission has been granted for sand and gravel extraction in respect of land about 400m 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 an arable field which slopes gently down from the south toward the River Blackwater. The site is bounded by a restored landfill to the south, arable land subject to mineral consent to the east and west and woodland in the valley of the River Blackwater and the village of East Bilney to the north. The allocation is unlikely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species or their habitats.
Highways: - The undesignated U35210 Folly Lane runs alongside the eastern boundary of the site. The B1146, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor route lies to the west. It is 600m in a northerly direction via the U3512 Church Road and 900m in a southerly direction via the C224, School Road.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

BEETLEY - see also site MIN 63 listed on page???

Site Reference No.	MIN 97
Parish	BILLINGFORD and BINTREE
Location of site	Bintree Woods, Bintree Grid reference: 6005, 3221
Submitted by	Wardell Armstrong LLP on behalf of the Forestry Commission
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, asphalt plant, aggregate processing, secondary aggregate recycling
Size of site (hectares)	121.5
Estimate reserve (minerals)	5,333,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The extreme western boundary of the site runs alongside the River Wensum SAC/SSSI. It comprises a large upland area of predominately conifer plantation although it includes areas of broadleaf woodland to the west. The site lies within a wider arable area to the west of the River Wensum. A bridleway, Billingford RB1, runs along the southern boundary of the site and bisects its south west corner. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - There are a number of access tracks and minor public roads leading to the site. The nearest public highway recorded within the route hierarchy is the B1145, Billingford Road, some 1Km to the south via a private access track.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 59).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 103
Parish	BILLINGFORD and BINTREE
Location of site	Land to the South of Yarrow Road, Near Bintree Grid reference: 6003, 3232
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	228.31
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 500m east of the River Wensum SAC/SSSI. It comprises an area of large open arable fields which are fairly flat. They are separated by hedges with few hedgerow trees. Within the area are occasional clumps of planting which sometime surround small pits. The site lies within a larger area of plateau farmland to the north and east of the River Wensum. 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 consists of four separate parcels, all of which are located on undesignated rural roads. The easternmost block lies within 100m of a junction with the A1067, a Principal route.
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

Site Reference No.	MIN 106
Parish	BILLINGFORD
Location of site	Land to the North of Short Lane, Billingford Grid reference: 6014, 3212
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	81.2
Estimate reserve (minerals)	2,500,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 900m from the River Wensum SSSI. It comprises open arable farmland. The area to the north is flatter and lies on the plateau above the Wensum valley. The land to the south slopes gently down to the south toward the village of Billingford and the Wensum valley. The site lies within a larger area of arable farmland to the north and east of the River Wensum. The large fields are divided with hedges with a few hedgerow trees and there are small clumps of trees within 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 undesignated rural roads. The site lies about 650m north of the junction of the undesignated C219, Bintree Road with the B1145, The Street, a main distributor and about 1.5km south of the junction of the C219 with the A1067, a Principal route.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is proposed that restoration would 'seek to improve and expand the adjacent Bintree Woods, and would promote sustainable land uses in the rural area. The remainder of the site will also seek to input into the achievement of local biodiversity objectives '.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 49
Parish	BRIDGHAM
Location of site	Manor Farm, Bridgham, NR16 2RX Grid reference: 5980, 2862
Submitted by	Paul Rackham Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	110.56
Estimate reserve (minerals)	3,500,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current minerals or waste planning permission at the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies within 300m of the Breckland SPA and 600m of Middle Harling Fen. It is within the valley of the River Thet between East Harling and Bridgham. It is mostly improved grazed pasture, with some belts of trees and farm buildings. The land gently grades up to the north-west, away from the river. The western section has a greater 'parkland ' feel, with more individual specimen trees. To the south of the site is a large block of woodland which contains areas of heathland. To the north is an area of gently rolling arable countryside. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The B1111, Harling Road, a Main Distributor route, runs along the eastern boundary of the site. Along the northern boundary runs the C148, Kilverstone Road, a Local Access route.
Archaeology: - Some archaeological investigation work is needed, which could be required by a planning consent condition. However, the boundary of the proposed site includes the buildings of Manor Farm which are listed and therefore of national importance. Clarification is needed on whether the proposal would retain the listed buildings.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 3
Parish	CARBROOKE
Location of site	Land between Cuckoo Lane and Mill Lane, Off B1108 Norwich Road, Carbrooke, Thetford Grid reference: 5954, 3010
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of 4 Leaf Enterprises Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	5.84
Estimate reserve (minerals)	590,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current Planning Status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies to the south and west of the site. The site has temporary planning permission (granted in August 2007) for mineral extraction (sand and gravel) and has therefore been withdrawn from the consultation process. An active pit with planning permission for mineral extraction lies to the south and west 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 an arable field adjacent to a disused quarry. It is bordered to the east and west by minor roads and by the main Watton to Norwich road to the south. Directly adjacent to the south-west is a dwelling (Mill House) and disused windmill. Although in arable countryside, the site is close to the outskirts of Watton. The village of Carsbrooke is directly to the north. The land between the settlements is gently rolling arable farmland with some small blocks of 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 southern boundary of the site lies adjacent to the B1108, Norwich Road, a Main Distributor route.
Archaeology: - Some archaeological investigation work is needed, which could be required by a planning consent condition.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 63
Parish	EAST BILNEY
Location of site	Beck Farm, East Bilney, East Dereham, NR20 4HL Grid reference: 5951, 3190
Submitted by	Mr R Richmond
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, asphalt plant, aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	7.28
Estimate reserve (minerals)	750,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction adjoins the southern boundary 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 sloping arable land, which appears to be currently set aside, on the valley side of the River Blackwater. The site is bounded by an active mineral working to the south and pasture to the north of a boundary hedge. 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 eastern boundary lies near to the B1146, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor route.
Archaeology: -Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, an investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 1).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 72
Parish	GRESSENHALL BEETLEY
Location of site	High House Farm, Gressenhall, Dereham Grid reference: 5957, 3176
Submitted by	Mr N McLeod
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	22.51
Estimate reserve (minerals)	500,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is 1.6km north west of Dillington Carr SSSI and the River Wensun SAC/SSSI. It comprises gently sloping arable land, sloping from north down to the south. 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: - Site is adjacent to the undesignated C225, Bilney Road and the undesignated U35116, Stoney Lane. It is about 900m north to the B1146, Fakenham Road, a Main Distributor
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

Site Reference No.	MIN 15
Parish	GREAT ELLINGHAM and Little Ellingham and Rocklands
Location of site	Land at Rookery Farm, Watton Road, Great Ellingham Grid reference: 6004, 2968
Submitted by	Mr T N Ewin
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	16.82
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 is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It consists of two fields of arable land with a road used as a public path running between them. One is towards the top of the incline in the gently rolling countryside, the other is on the plateau. There are hedges with Field Oaks on the northern and eastern boundaries, more sporadic hedges on the other two boundaries and a line of veteran Oaks along the path through the middle. The southern field boundary has a low bank along it. The context of the site is open, rolling countryside characterised by large fields and hedges with Field Oaks in them. The valley to the south is much more wooded, providing a strong contrast. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - The two fields comprising the site are divided by the U31575, Mill Lane, a Soft Road. The B1077, Watton Road, a Main Distributor route lies some 800m to the west of the site through the village of Great Ellingham.
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 99 WITHDRAWN
Parish	HARLING
Location of site	West Harling Woods, East Harling Grid reference: 5970, 2830
Submitted by	Wardell Armstrong LLP on behalf of the Forestry Commission
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, asphalt plant, aggregate processing, secondary aggregate recycling
Size of site (hectares)	399.72
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,817,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies within the Breckland SPA. It comprises a large block of plantation woodland, containing areas of heathland. The sections closest to the boundaries and roads are planted with broadleaves, while the main planting areas are conifers. There is a minor road running through the eastern part of the site. There is public access throughout, with a number of rides through the woodland and a Public Right of Way through the western part of the site. North of the site is another block of plantation woodland. To the south and west are flat arable fields with belts of woodland along their margins. To the east is arable countryside containing copses of woodland. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base).
Highways: - The northern boundary of the site runs alongside the undesignated C150, West Harling Road. The western boundary of the site lies within 1Km of the A1066, a Principal route, accessed via the C150.
Archaeology: - The site includes 3 scheduled monuments and other burial mounds of national archaeological importance.
Additional Information submitted: - The site is also submitted as waste allocation (WAS 61)
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 98 WITHDRAWN
Parish	HOCKHAM and WRETHAM
Location of site	Hockham Woods Grid reference: 5936, 2915
Submitted by	Wardell Armstrong LLP on behalf of the Forestry Commission
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), concrete batching plant, asphalt plant, aggregate processing, secondary aggregate recycling
Size of site (hectares)	128.1
Estimate reserve (minerals)	4,000,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on this site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies within the Breckland SPA and is about 1.2 km south of Cranberry Rough SAC. It comprises a large area of woodland, mostly planted with conifers, but there are some broadleaf areas, particularly on the boundaries of the main rides through the wood and along the boundaries. There are also some small areas of damp grassland and a former quarry now used as a motorcross track. The site forms the southern part of a larger area of woodland. Blocks of plantation woodland with gently rolling large arable fields in between, characterise the area. At the northern end of the site, on the other side of the road is a car park and picnic area for forest users. A number of paths run through the site. Most are permissive, but a public footpath runs through on a northwest-southeast axis. A public bridleway, Bambridge Lane, which forms part of the Peddars Way Long-distance Trail, runs 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 located on the A1075, Thetford Road, a Principal route.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 60).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 28
Parish	HOE
Location of site	Land at Manor Farm, Hoe Grid reference: 5987 3162
Submitted by	Brown and Co on behalf of Mrs A Borrett
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	40.12
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 400m south and east of Beetley and Hoe meadows SSSI and about 1.1km east of Dillington Carr SSSI and River Wensum SSSI/SAC. It comprises a large gently undulating arable field with good boundary hedges. The site lies within a wider area of arable farmland. A public right of way, Hoe FP4, which runs across the centre of the site from east to west. The allocation is unlikely to affect protected species or their habitats. The allocation 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 bounded on all sides by public highways; however the only significant road abutting the site is the B1110, Holt Road (to the north-west), a Main Distributor route.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on site of national/regional importance, an investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 22
Parish	HOE
Location of site	OS Field No 2700, Land to East of former railway line, Beetley Quarry, Hoe, Dereham Grid reference: 5992, 3178
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw Ltd on behalf of Barker Bros Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	5.4
Estimate reserve (minerals)	185,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction lies to the north and west 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 gently sloping land (east to west) above the mineral rail line. The land has been set aside for a number of years and acid grassland has developed. There is a hedgeline with mature oaks on the northern boundary and a shallow scrubby pit toward the centre of the site. The area lies on the ill defined gently sloping valley side above the river Whitewater. The land is bounded by a wooded corridor along the rail line to the west and the more open plateau lands around the former Swanton Morley airfield 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 near to the undesignated U35047, Hoe Road. It is approx 2km to the B1110, Holt Road, a Main Distributor route via the U35047 and the undesignated C214 Hall Road.
Archaeology: - The site is already going to be excavated.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 66
Parish	LONGHAM
Location of site	Land adjacent to Longham Hall, Dereham, NR19 2RJ Grid reference: 5956, 3175
Submitted by	Tarmac Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	27.3
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. Active pits with planning permission for mineral extraction lie to the north and north east. A planning application for sand and gravel extraction has been submitted in respect of land immediately to the north 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 an area of open arable plateau land sloping toward the south. A wooded pit lies towards the south of the site. The allocation is unlikely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species or their habitats.
Highways: - The C229, Reed Lane, a HGV Access route, runs alongside the western boundary of the site. The C222, Litcham Road, a Local Access route runs alongside the northern boundary and the C242, New Road, a Local Access route runs alongside the southern boundary.
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 67
Parish	LONGHAM
Location of site	Land known as Spreadoak adjacent to Bittering Quarry, Reed Lane, East Dereham Grid reference: 5937, 3107
Submitted by	Tarmac Limited
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	46.7
Estimate reserve (minerals)	1,500,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - A current planning application is being considered for 1,500,000 tonnes of mineral extraction as allocated. In the instance that the planning application is successful the site would be withdrawn from the allocations document.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site is not within or in close proximity to any national nature conservation or landscape designations. It comprises a large fairly arable field. A small wooded pit is joined by a young hedge to a larger area of scrub land on the site of a large depression. A mature hedge bounds the site to the east and more recently planted but thicker hedges bound the site to the south and west. The site is bounded to the north by Spreadoak Plantation. It lies to the south of a major complex of mineral workings, which is set within the wider plateau of arable landscape. 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 bounded by public highways on three sides. To the west lies the C229, Reed Lane, a HGV Access route. To the south lies the C222, Litcham Road, a Local Access route and to the east lies the undesignated U35089.
Archaeology: - Due to archaeological remains on the site of national/regional importance, an investigation would be required before planning permission could be granted.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is proposed that the site is worked as an extension to the existing working to the north and vehicles would use the existing site access. The restoration of the site would be to agriculture at a lower level with tree and hedgerow planting on the fringes of the site.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 50
Parish	MILEHAM and TittleshaLL and Litcham
Location of site	Land surrounding Grenstein Farm, Mileham Grid reference: 5894, 3189
Submitted by	Savills (L&P) Ltd on behalf of Mr R Ellis
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	224.47
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No mineral or waste planning permission on the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The River Nar SSSI runs through the site. It is a large area of attractive undulating arable farmland with good hedgerows and a relatively small field size. A distinctive valley runs NW to SE through the north eastern part of the site with pasture on the valley floor. The site forms part of a wider area of undulating farmland on the valley shoulder/side of the River Nar. The Nar Valley Way follows the public right of way along the eastern boundary of the land. The allocation would have potential to affect protected species or their habitats (refer to list in the evidence base of species identified).
Highways: - To the south lies the B1145, Litcham Road, a Main Distributor route. To the east lies the undesignated C221, Mileham Road, and running alongside the western boundary is the C123, Tittleshall 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 100
Parish	BEESTON WITH BITTERING
Location of site	Point Farm, Litcham Road, Beeston Grid reference: 5914, 3169
Submitted by	Birketts LLP
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	23
Estimate reserve (minerals)	430,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. Sites with planning permission for the extraction of sand and gravel lie to the east and north east.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies 900m south east of the River Nar SSSI. It comprises open arable land which includes a low hill with an east west crest. Isolated trees lie along the boundary with Litcham Road. The site lies within a wider area of arable landscape. 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 bounded by public highways on two sides - to the north the undesignated C222 and to the south-east the undesignated C241. The nearest main distributor route is some 2.5Km to the north-west.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is stated that the owners of the site have received confirmation from Tarmac Ltd expressing interest in working the site as an extension to the Bittering pit.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 21
Parish	NORTH ELMHAM
Location of site	Land at Foxburrow Farm, Beetley Quarry, North Elmham, Dereham Grid reference: 5988, 3195
Submitted by	Stephen M Daw on behalf of Barker Bros Aggregates Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	12.09
Estimate reserve (minerals)	800,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction lies to the south of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies 1.2 km south west of the River Wensum SAC/SSSI. It comprises a sloping arable field to the south of Beetley Common. The site lies on the valley shoulder of the River Whitewater within the River Valley. 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 about 600m south of the B1145, Station Road, a Main Distributor route.
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

Site Reference No.	MIN 35
Parish	QUIDENHAM
Location of site	Sawmill Field, Heath Road, Quidenham / Snetterton Grid reference: 6014, 2897
Submitted by	Frimstone Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel), aggregate processing
Size of site (hectares)	5.39
Estimate reserve (minerals)	650,000 tonnes
Allocation / Area of Search	Allocation
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. A former landfill site lies adjacent to the north west boundary 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 a field of rough meadow grass. The site is bounded to the north west by a large bund that screens an existing minerals/waste site. To the south west is an area of deciduous woodland. Arable countryside lies further to the south and west. There is an industrial estates nearby to the west. And further to the north-west is the Snetterton motor racing circuit. A railway line is near to the eastern part of the site. The allocation is unlikely to affect Biodiversity Action Plan species or their habitats.
Highways: - The site adjoins the undesignated U33105, Heath Road and is close to the C827, Heath Road a HGV route.
Archaeology: - The site is already subject to archaeological work.
Additional Information submitted: - The site has also been submitted as a waste allocation (WAS 53).
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 107
Parish	SHROPHAM
Location of site	Land to the North of Spong Lane, Shropham Grid reference: 5997, 2939
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	27.81
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of Search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. The site lies immediately west of an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 600m west of Swangey Fen SSSI. It consists of three arable fields. The land rises up from the west to a plateau in the middle of the site, then grades downwards towards the River Thet to the north and east. The surrounding landscape is predominantly rolling arable farmland. The Thet Valley to the north and east is well wooded. There are also blocks of woodland, most significantly to the north-west of the site at Longmeadow Plantation. The village of Shropham is to the south and south-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 remote from the highway network. A private track (with no recorded public rights of passage) runs along the southern boundary of the site. This track links 1.1km to the east with the C823, Swangey Lane, a HGV route and 100m to the west with the C158, Rocklands Road, a Remaining road.
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 108
Parish	SHROPHAM
Location of site	Land to the North of Hargham Road, Shropham Grid reference: 5992, 2937
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	38
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. The site lies west of an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1km west of Swangey Fen SSSI. It is an area of gently arable countryside, grading downwards to the east towards the River Thet. It contains two blocks of woodland. The site is typical of the surrounding countryside - rolling arable farmland with blocks of woodland. The lower-lying valley floor is more heavily wooded. A large belt of damp woodland ( 'Shropham Fen ') is to the east of the site. The village of Shropham is 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 southern boundary of the site lies adjacent to the C138, Hargham Road, a Local Access route. The A11(T) lies some 2.2Km to the south-east via theC138.
Archaeology: - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Additional Information submitted: - In the submission it is suggested that access could be gained from the north via Spong Lane 'which also affords access for the mineral to be processed at the existing Shropham Quarry processing plant '. The site would be 'restored to agricultural land via the importation of inert materials '. In addition efforts would be made to extend the habitats within Shropham Fen in accordance with local biodiversity objectives '.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 110
Parish	SHROPHAM
Location of site	Land to the South of Spong Lane, Shropham Grid reference: 5983, 2938
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Ltd
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	42.17
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission on the site. The site lies west of an active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel extraction.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 1.2km west of Swangey Fen SSSI. The site is an area of gently rolling arable farmland. The land grades upwards gently from west to east, and forms a plateau. The site is in an area of rolling arable farmland with well-maintained hedges and high tree cover in the river valley to the north and east. There are some blocks of woodland on the higher ground. The village of Shropham is to the south and 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 is remote from the highway network. The site is remote from the highway network. A private track (with no recorded public rights of passage) runs along the southern boundary of the site. This track links 1.1km to the east with the C823, Swangey Lane, a HGV route and 100m to the west with the C158, Rocklands Road, a principal route.
Archaeology: - - No archaeological constraint known at present.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 102
Parish	SNETTERTON
Location of site	Land at North Farm, South of the River Thet, Shropham Grid reference: 6006, 2936
Submitted by	Ennstone Johnston Limited
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction (sand and gravel)
Size of site (hectares)	58
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. An active pit with planning permission for sand and gravel lies close to the northern boundary of the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The north east boundary of the site lies adjacent to Swangey Fen SSSI and SAC. It is an area of farmland with thirteen fields and seven blocks of woodland. It is gently rolling in character, rising up from the north and west to a plateau at the east of the site. The surrounding landscape is predominantly rolling arable farmland. The Thet Valley to the north and west is well wooded. There are also blocks of woodland to the east of the site. The village of Shropham is to the west and the hamlet of North End is to the south-west. The fields close to the farm are dedicated to horses, and have a parkland feel. 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 lies 400m north of the undesignated C471, North Road. The A11(T) lies 1.8Km to south-east from the junction of the C471 and the C138, a Local 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 the proposal could form an extension to the active pit to the north. It is stated that the site would be restored to agricultural land but that 'efforts would also be made to extend the habitats within Shropham Fen if in accordance with local biodiversity objectives '.
Any other issues or comments

Site Reference No.	MIN 60
Parish	TITTLESHALL and Wellingham and Litcham
Location of site	Grid reference: 5878, 3202
Submitted by	Savills (L&P) Ltd on behalf of the Lexham Estate
Proposed use/s	Mineral extraction
Size of site (hectares)	169.13
Allocation / Area of Search	Area of search
Current planning status: - No current mineral or waste planning permission at the site.
Landscape and Ecology: - The site lies about 2km from the River Nar SSSI. It comprises a linear area of arable land. The land west of Wellingham Road is set a side and has the appearance of 'common land '. The land to the east is cultivated into larger arable fields. Mature oaks lining the roadsides and western field boundaries are a feature of this area. The site lies within a larger arable 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 has direct frontage onto three public highways. The undesignated C235, Heath Lane, crosses the site in an east west direction, the undesignated C762, Wellingham Road, in a north south direction and the C123, Litcham Road, a Local Access route, runs alongside the eastern boundary of the site. The A1065 lies some 2.5Km to the west and is accessed via the C235.
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

TITTLESHALL - see site MIN50 listed under MILEHAM WELLINGHAM - See site MIN60 listed under TITTLESHALL WRETHAM - see site MIN98 listed under HOCKHAM