Sand and gravel quarry at Broach Road, Hensall

What was proposed

The application sought a sand and gravel quarry, restoration to agriculture and nature conservation, imported infill, and new access and site facilities.

“NY/2024/0081/ENV - Planning application for extraction of sand and gravel from a new quarry and restoration of the site to agriculture and nature conservation using imported infill materials, together with the construction of a new site access road, site offices and weighbridge on land at Broach Road, Hensall…”

“The report of the Assistant Director of Planning – Community Development Services requesting Members to determine a planning application for extraction of sand and gravel from a new quarry and restoration of the site to agriculture and nature conservation using imported infill materials, together with the construction of a new site access road, site offices and weighbridge on land at Broach Road, Hensall.”

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Objections were raised

Three objections raised amenity and environmental concerns about the proposal.

“The application was subject to two objections, with a third added and circulated to Members just prior to the meeting, having been raised in respect of the proposal on the grounds of a number of amenity and environmental concerns and was, therefore, reported to this Committee for determination.”

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What speakers said

A local resident described access, spoil heap, dust, health, light and wildlife concerns, while the applicant cited mitigation and local employment.

The application was deferred

The application was deferred for further consideration of local amenity issues at a subsequent meeting.

“That the application be DEFERRED for consideration at a subsequent meeting to allow further consideration to be given to local amenity issues.”

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