Residents to oppose quarry extension plan at West Deeping

People opposed to a quarry extension look set to voice their concerns at a public event on Monday.

Breedon, a construction materials company and quarry operator, is hosting a 'community engagement' at West Deeping Village Hall, where people can ask questions and have their say.

The company plans to dig a 36-hectare sand and gravel quarry to the east of the village and south of the A1175 Stamford Road. It has included details of the scheme in the latest Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

If allowed, it would extend the existing King Street Quarry and would use its road access.

Glenn Fuller, who lives in West Deeping, is opposed to the extension.

He said: "The continual development of quarries in the area for over 70 years has taken a grave toll on our community and our quality of life.

"We cannot stand by and let yet another proposed quarry further damage our community and the environment we rely on.

"It's not just about the perpetual and intrusive noise and dust pollution or the projected increase in quarry vehicle movements, which will increase the danger of accidents on the already overburdened A1175.

"It’s also about the relentless cumulative impact of having all the quarries around us for years which shows a complete disregard for the health and well-being of our community."

He added that the quarry boundary would move closer to people's homes and that the last remaining untouched parts of their local countryside would be destroyed.

A spokesperson from Breedon said: “As an active member of the local and wider community, and as outlined at the last liaison meeting, Breedon is continuing to operate in the West Deeping area and is considering options for further quarrying in the locality. We have invited residents to a presentation evening on Monday, February 27, where we will provide an update on our current operations and future plans. There will be an opportunity for residents to ask questions following the presentation and we will continue to keep the local community informed as our plans progress.”

The quarry extension community engagement event is at West Deeping Village Hall on Monday, February 27 at 7pm.

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