The big picture: TRU7 Group has announced a public exhibition on 21 February at Westerfield Village Hall to present its proposals for a new quarry in the Fynn Valley.
The plans have already attracted more than 350 objections from residents with concerns including:
Health risks from silica dust exposure
Noise from machinery and HGV traffic
Impact on dark skies and stargazing
Potential groundwater contamination risks
Effects on local flooding patterns
Traffic increase, with projected HGV movement every 4 minutes on the B1077
Impact on local tourism and hospitality businesses
Loss of agricultural land
Why it matters: The exhibition will be the first opportunity for residents to:
View detailed proposals for the quarry development
Question TRU7 Group representatives directly
Learn about planned environmental measures
Understand the proposed 16-year extraction timeline
What to expect: The exhibition will run from 09:00 to 20:00 at Westerfield Village Hall and will cover:
The proposed extraction and processing of sand and gravel
Restoration plans using suitable soils and clays
Advance and restoration of biodiversity enhancements
What's next: The Group says plans remain at an early stage:
No formal planning application has been submitted yet
Once submitted, there will be 21 days for formal objections
The bottom line: The exhibition allows residents to understand and question the quarry proposals before any formal planning process begins.
