IT IS one of the most dreaded
phrases among homeowners.
The words "gravel extraction" strike
fear into communities that are threatened
with it on their doorstep.
As Hampshire prepares to find out
where the county council plans to carry
out quarrying over the next ten years,
the public is being invited to comment
on the way in which sites are put forward.
In July, Hampshire County Council is
due to make a final decision on which
of the county's 14 preferred sites will
see gravel extraction take place.
Click here for the consultation document
The South East England Regional
Assembly (SEERA)
has set the county a
target of digging up
between 1.9 and 2.4
million tonnes of
gravel every year.
SEERA is now
consulting Hampshire
residents on
whether the environment
or the
local need should come first when allocating
sites.
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It wants to know individual and
group views on targets for gravel tonnage
for the county council should it be
influenced by local demand for aggregates,
the potential environmental
damage, or both.
Currently, targets are set according to
the levels of aggregate production in
the past.
Pauline Bowdler, a founder member
of the CAMEL (Campaign Against
Mineral Extraction and Landfill)
group, has led a widely-supported fight
against proposals for gravel extraction
at Brownwich and Chilling, an area
between Titchfield and the Solent.
The site remains on a list of potential
gravel extraction locations being considered
by Hampshire County Council.
A list of sites where gravel extraction
will take place is due to be determined
in July.
Pauline said: "Both the environment
and demand need to be considered, but
the environment is most important.
Even if the land that is used for gravel
extraction is reinstated afterwards, it is
never as unique as it was to start with."
Janet Gill, also a member of CAMEL,
added: "The environmental impact
must outweigh anything else. If gravel
extraction happens at Chilling, it will
take out four square miles of land next
to the coast, an area of natural beauty
with ancient woods.
"Eventually they
are going to have to
find a different way
because, if we continue
to build, the
gravel will run out.
I think they should
look for a complete
alternative, such as
extraction of aggregate
from the sea,
to avoid the desecration of the environment."
Councillor Moira Gibson, chairman
of SEERA's regional planning committee,
said: "We want to hear from as
many people and organisations as possible
during the consultation. A reliable
supply of aggregates is essential
for building new homes, infrastructure
and commercial property but we want
views on how we can best balance that
need with environmental and social
concerns."
Posted by: Andy, Locks Heath on 1:37pm Fri 16 May 08
The reason why groups like CAMEL should be derided is because they cannot be trusted to be factually accurate - their view is "we have the moral high ground, therefore it doesn't matter if we rearrange facts or exaggerate to make our case". The Chilling estate may be four square miles but that does not mean that four square miles will become a hole in the ground. CAMEL have made that nonsensical tripe into reality by endless repetition. There already has been a gravel pit on the Chilling site within the last 10 years, now filled and landscaped, and it did none of the terrible things ascribed to the new site by CAMEL, yet they will split endless hairs to try and show why a new pit will cause total devastation when the original pit did no permanent damage at all. And can CAMEL stop bandying "Outstanding Natural Beauty", "Ancient Woodland" about - this stretch of coast is unexceptional, but happens to be next door to CAMEL members houses. If that is the issue at least be honest about it for Gods sake!
The reason why groups like CAMEL should be derided is because they cannot be trusted to be factually accurate - their view is "we have the moral high ground, therefore it doesn't matter if we rearrange facts or exaggerate to make our case". The Chilling estate may be four square miles but that does not mean that four square miles will become a hole in the ground. CAMEL have made that nonsensical tripe into reality by endless repetition. There already has been a gravel pit on the Chilling site within the last 10 years, now filled and landscaped, and it did none of the terrible things ascribed to the new site by CAMEL, yet they will split endless hairs to try and show why a new pit will cause total devastation when the original pit did no permanent damage at all. And can CAMEL stop bandying "Outstanding Natural Beauty", "Ancient Woodland" about - this stretch of coast is unexceptional, but happens to be next door to CAMEL members houses. If that is the issue at least be honest about it for Gods sake!
Posted by: King Mush, Woolston on 3:39pm Fri 16 May 08
'Gravel extraction'?
We've had it for years around here.
Usually off the front garden when travellers are in the area along with bushes, statues, benches etc etc
'Gravel extraction'?
We've had it for years around here.
Usually off the front garden when travellers are in the area along with bushes, statues, benches etc etc
[quote][bold]A Creature Void of Form[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Christoff[/bold] wrote:
lol, no bias in the writing by the Echo there then! I have never heard of \'gravel extraction\' and it certainly doesn\'t strike fear into me.[/quote] Hate to rain on your parade, but it says:
[italic][bold]...strike fear into communities that are threatened with it on their doorstep.[/bold][/italic]
Perhaps if you were affected it\'d be a bit different. I\'m not worried about earthquakes, doesn\'t mean I write off the concerns of others.[/quote] Do research when you buy a house, if there is a area that could be used for gravel extraction near by and yoyu dont like the idea of it happening, dont buy the house
Im sick to death of NIMBYS who are self centred racists
A Creature Void of Form wrote:
Christoff wrote:
lol, no bias in the writing by the Echo there then! I have never heard of \'gravel extraction\' and it certainly doesn\'t strike fear into me.
Hate to rain on your parade, but it says:
...strike fear into communities that are threatened with it on their doorstep.
Perhaps if you were affected it\'d be a bit different. I\'m not worried about earthquakes, doesn\'t mean I write off the concerns of others.
Do research when you buy a house, if there is a area that could be used for gravel extraction near by and yoyu dont like the idea of it happening, dont buy the house
Im sick to death of NIMBYS who are self centred racists
[quote][bold]paul b[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]A Creature Void of Form[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Christoff[/bold] wrote: lol, no bias in the writing by the Echo there then! I have never heard of \'gravel extraction\' and it certainly doesn\'t strike fear into me.[/quote] Hate to rain on your parade, but it says: [italic][bold]...strike fear into communities that are threatened with it on their doorstep.[/bold][/italic] Perhaps if you were affected it\'d be a bit different. I\'m not worried about earthquakes, doesn\'t mean I write off the concerns of others.[/quote] Do research when you buy a house, if there is a area that could be used for gravel extraction near by and yoyu dont like the idea of it happening, dont buy the house Im sick to death of NIMBYS who are self centred racists[/quote] What has racism got to do with being a Nimby? How very odd. "To buy or not to buy.....that is the question."
paul b wrote:
A Creature Void of Form wrote:
Christoff wrote: lol, no bias in the writing by the Echo there then! I have never heard of \'gravel extraction\' and it certainly doesn\'t strike fear into me.
Hate to rain on your parade, but it says: ...strike fear into communities that are threatened with it on their doorstep. Perhaps if you were affected it\'d be a bit different. I\'m not worried about earthquakes, doesn\'t mean I write off the concerns of others.
Do research when you buy a house, if there is a area that could be used for gravel extraction near by and yoyu dont like the idea of it happening, dont buy the house Im sick to death of NIMBYS who are self centred racists
What has racism got to do with being a Nimby? How very odd. "To buy or not to buy.....that is the question."
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