Company drafts new proposals for controversial quarry in planning journey that has been going on for five years
By Nub News Reporter
7th Jun 2024 | Local News
THE company hoping to significantly expand its mineral extraction operation on a large, triangular swathe of land between Linford, Orsett and Stanford-le-Hope has breathed fresh life into its planning application in the hope of moving it along.
Ingrebourne Valley Limited first submitted plans for Orsett Quarry, including the erection of processing plant and an infilling programme, in 2019 - sparking waves of local opposition.
Since first proposed, more than a thousand residents have expressed their objections to the scheme, while Thurrock Council has delved deep into the complex series of submissions.
In effect the plan has been 'parked' for almost five years.
But far from being out of sight and mind, Ingrebourne continue to press their case and in their latest submission to the already huge application that has 138 documents attached to it, has now entered a series of refreshed plans. Five new submissions were made on Monday (3 June).
Among those who have been in the forefront of objections to the quarry is East Tilbury councillor Fraser Massey, who gave detailed reasons why it was out of proportion, not reasonable and not welcome.
The full list of documents with the application - and the 1102 comments from the public it has generated can be viewed via this link.
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