Dear
Jeremy
Two
points which I would raise – other than that the conditions seem
acceptable.
We
would be more at ease if Condition 5 text was changed to read, ‘Prior to
commissioning of the new facility an environmental …’ rather than, ‘Before
commencement of construction at the site an environmental…’; as agreeing such
conditions can take some time. I would hope our track record would give adequate
surety that an agreement will be reached and acted on.
I
think the only condition which I can be positive will cause concern is 5. (iv) –
‘The provision of habitats within the treatment works for reptiles and
invertebrates.’ Discussion with our ecologists indicates the opportunity of
providing reptile habitat within the site is very limited. We can see there
might be opportunity to put some minor habitat improvement in the new corner of
the site – however we will have to run this past our client and we cannot
guarantee it at this point. Therefore, if the permission needs to be finalised
very soon could the condition be altered to read: ‘5. (iv) Measures agreed with
ESCC Ecologists for reinstatement to encourage biodiversity.’ This would leave
open options which we might be able to come up with after some consideration and
discussions.
Also
speaking with our ecologists, alteration to the contiguous woodland which is
within SW ownership is not thought appropriate as it is of some biodiversity
benefit as it stands.
From
personal observation, STWs with trickling filter beds particularly give a boost
to the local invertebrate population.
Regards
Nick
Gillott
4D
Planning Team Leader
Elm
Park Court
Tilgate
Business Park
Brighton
Road
Crawley
RH11
9BP
Mob:
07747 013505 Office:
01293
586979
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From: Jeremy
Patterson [mailto:Jeremy.Patterson@eastsussex.gov.uk]
Sent: 06
January 2014 11:10
To: Nick Gillott
Subject: Lunsford's
Cross WTW application
Importance:
High
Hi
Nick,
Happy New Year! Hope
so!
I gather you're back
in the office tomorrow. If you have a chance, could you take a quick look at the
attachment which sets out the proposed conditions. I've included a traffic
management plan, as the Highway Authority is not keen on the access. I know
you're aware of its substandard nature but we will need some further assurance
of its use. I've also included an environmental enhancement scheme - it's not
onerous but we should be seeking some enhancement for wildlife/landscape and I
trust this will be acceptable. The main point could be the fencing - have you
considered a lighter framed weld mesh fence which would still provide security
but be less intrusive? Archaeology will also need addressing, as you're aware.
I want the report
signed off in the next few days so any comments on the conditions should be with
me by end of tomorrow. I'm out of the office Tuesday morning but in during the
afternoon if you wish to call.
Many
thanks,
Jeremy
Patterson
Principal Planning
Officer (Development Control)
Economy, Transport
& Environment
East Sussex County
Council
Tel: 01273 -
481626
Fax: 01273 -
479040
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