STOP THE QUARRY
AT WESTERFIELD
UPDATE: FURTHER CONSULTATION TO FOLLOW
The proposed Westerfield industrial pit will not be considered by Suffolk County Council’s planning committee on 20th October as previously expected.
TRU7 has delayed the application again. They now want to submit further documentation in support of their application. As such, there will be another public consultation, giving residents, businesses and other interested parties a further opportunity to comment. This means the determination of the application will also be delayed. We believe it may now be considered by the committee on Tuesday 15th December, but this date is not confirmed.
Our campaign continues.
Once TRU7’s new documents are published, the Stop the Quarry team will review them carefully and provide updated guidance explaining how you can respond.
ALREADY OBJECTED?
Your previous objections remain valid. You do not need to resubmit your original objection.
When the next consultation opens, you will have another opportunity to comment on the additional information provided by TRU7.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
STAY INFORMED
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SPREAD THE WORD
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GET INVOLVED
Over 2,000 objections have already been submitted. The highest number of objections ever received for a planning application in Suffolk County Council’s history. Continued community involvement is vital.
WHY WE CONTINUE TO OPPOSE THE INDUSTRIAL PIT
Presumably, we can expect further totally inaccurate information and manipulated figures in any further information provided by TRU7. The evidence remains the same:
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There is no need for this industrial pit. TRU7's "Need Case" significantly overstates the amount of sand and gravel needed for new homes.
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The B1077 is not a suitable road. The proposed changes do not address the fundamental inability to safely accommodate the 151% increase in HGV movements.
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The economic impact only benefits TRU7. Local businesses and the wider rural economy will suffer long-term economic harm.
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Noise and vibration have not been properly assessed. Impact on nearby residents, Fynn Valley Golf Club, footpaths and bridleways has been dismissed.
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Air Quality remains an issue. The application fails to properly account for the pit's own contribution to air quality impact, including dust and pollution.
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Revised plans do not reduce the harm on landscape and heritage buildings.
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The community's health will not be protected. TRU7 relies on vague, unenforceable commitments rather than firm measures protecting residents from the effects of HGV movements, noise and air pollution.
Our community deserves better.
This proposed industrial pit remains entirely for private greed, not public need.
Thank you for your continued support.
Together, we can Stop the Quarry at Westerfield.
No turning back: If the pit is approved, the damage will be done.