Kent Mineral Sites Plan - Supporting Evidence

On this page you will find the additional evidence that supports the Pre-Submission Draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan 2026.

The consultation on the draft Plan runs from 30 July to 10 September 2026.

Background Documents

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 - Mineral Sites Plan

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39

Minerals and Waste Local Development Scheme

Local Aggregate Assessment 2025 with 2015-2024 Survey Data

Habitats Regulations Screening Assessment

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Development Scheme

Review of Responses to the Regulation 18 Consultation

Gallagher Aggregates Limited (GAL) original response to Call for Sites with details of Land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan - Draft Site Identification and Selection Methodology

Initial (RAG) Assessment of the Suitability of Nominated Land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry for Hard Rock

Draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan including details of nominated hard rock site - Regulation 18 draft

Secretary of State for Department of Communities and Local Government Decision Letter

Statement of Community Involvement 2021

National Planning Policy Framework

Strategic Cooperation Statement Regulation 19 Kent Minerals Sites Plan

Pre-Submission Draft Kent MSP July 2026 showing tracked changes



Gallagher Aggregates Limited (GAL) Documents

Suitability of Nominated Site Land to South & West of Hermitage Quarry for allocation in Kent Mineral Sites Plan

Appendices

A. Gallagher Presentation - Introduction and Overview

A1. Letter from Hearnshaw Planning on behalf of GAL

B. Aggregates Need & Supply – Planning Context

C. Premium Limestone and Kentish Ragstone Masonry Planning Context

D. Gallagher Aggregates Example Markets and Projects

E. Ecological Assessment

F. Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment / Hazel Dormice, March 2024

G. Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment / Hazel Dormice, October 2024

H. Annual Report to Management Advisory Group Westerly Extension

I. Technical Note Ecology Statement Research and Case Studies

J. Wessex Archaeology – Ecology Note (Summary of reports included as Appendices K L and U)

K. Geoarchaeological Borehole Survey Interim Report

L. Interim Report on the Geochemical Analysis

M. Alternative Sites Study Kent - Main Document

Appendix A - Detailed Assessment for Sites:

M. Alternative Sites Study Kent - Geological Information

N. Qualitative Assessment of Premium Crushed Rock

O. Carbon Footprint Study for Freighting Aggregates

P. GHG Emissions Savings Analysis for Reduction Measures used Hermitage Quarry

Q. Review of Kent Planning Policies Embodied Carbon and Sustainability

R. Gallagher Aggregates - Social Value Overview

S. Natural Capital Report

T. Proposed Landscape Strategy 2024 Draft

U. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment

V. Transport Technical Note including Air Quality / Environmental Aspects

W. Services and Utilities. Feedback from communications with UK Power Networks

X. Initial review of proposed extension on land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry in relation to blast vibrations

Y1. Proposed Site Allocation Plan

Y2. Existing Condition Plan and Indicative Quarry Phasing Nos 1-4: Advance Planting (pre-extraction), Commence Extraction, Mid-Extraction, Restoration Complete

Z. Hermitage Quarry – Completed Restoration Areas


Assessment of Impacts of Nominated Land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry for Hard Rock

On this page you will find the additional evidence that supports the Pre-Submission Draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan 2026.

The consultation on the draft Plan runs from 30 July to 10 September 2026.

Background Documents

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 - Mineral Sites Plan

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39

Minerals and Waste Local Development Scheme

Local Aggregate Assessment 2025 with 2015-2024 Survey Data

Habitats Regulations Screening Assessment

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Development Scheme

Review of Responses to the Regulation 18 Consultation

Gallagher Aggregates Limited (GAL) original response to Call for Sites with details of Land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan - Draft Site Identification and Selection Methodology

Initial (RAG) Assessment of the Suitability of Nominated Land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry for Hard Rock

Draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan including details of nominated hard rock site - Regulation 18 draft

Secretary of State for Department of Communities and Local Government Decision Letter

Statement of Community Involvement 2021

National Planning Policy Framework

Strategic Cooperation Statement Regulation 19 Kent Minerals Sites Plan

Pre-Submission Draft Kent MSP July 2026 showing tracked changes



Gallagher Aggregates Limited (GAL) Documents

Suitability of Nominated Site Land to South & West of Hermitage Quarry for allocation in Kent Mineral Sites Plan

Appendices

A. Gallagher Presentation - Introduction and Overview

A1. Letter from Hearnshaw Planning on behalf of GAL

B. Aggregates Need & Supply – Planning Context

C. Premium Limestone and Kentish Ragstone Masonry Planning Context

D. Gallagher Aggregates Example Markets and Projects

E. Ecological Assessment

F. Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment / Hazel Dormice, March 2024

G. Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment / Hazel Dormice, October 2024

H. Annual Report to Management Advisory Group Westerly Extension

I. Technical Note Ecology Statement Research and Case Studies

J. Wessex Archaeology – Ecology Note (Summary of reports included as Appendices K L and U)

K. Geoarchaeological Borehole Survey Interim Report

L. Interim Report on the Geochemical Analysis

M. Alternative Sites Study Kent - Main Document

Appendix A - Detailed Assessment for Sites:

M. Alternative Sites Study Kent - Geological Information

N. Qualitative Assessment of Premium Crushed Rock

O. Carbon Footprint Study for Freighting Aggregates

P. GHG Emissions Savings Analysis for Reduction Measures used Hermitage Quarry

Q. Review of Kent Planning Policies Embodied Carbon and Sustainability

R. Gallagher Aggregates - Social Value Overview

S. Natural Capital Report

T. Proposed Landscape Strategy 2024 Draft

U. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment

V. Transport Technical Note including Air Quality / Environmental Aspects

W. Services and Utilities. Feedback from communications with UK Power Networks

X. Initial review of proposed extension on land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry in relation to blast vibrations

Y1. Proposed Site Allocation Plan

Y2. Existing Condition Plan and Indicative Quarry Phasing Nos 1-4: Advance Planting (pre-extraction), Commence Extraction, Mid-Extraction, Restoration Complete

Z. Hermitage Quarry – Completed Restoration Areas


Assessment of Impacts of Nominated Land to the South and West of Hermitage Quarry for Hard Rock