Stop the Quarry
at Westerfield
IMPORTANT UPDATE
NEW CONSULTATION NOW OPEN
Following review of the original application submitted in June 2025, Suffolk County Council planning officers requested further information and clarification from TRU7 on a number of areas within the application. This is known as a “Regulation 25” request.
TRU7 have now submitted their response, including a number of new technical documents and assessments.
As a result, Suffolk County Council has now opened a new consultation period, giving residents and stakeholders the opportunity to comment specifically on this newly submitted information.
Importantly:
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Your original objection still stands
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You do not need to resubmit your previous objection
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This new consultation is an opportunity to comment on the additional information submitted by TRU7
Consultation deadline:
Sunday 22nd June 2026
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The Stop the Quarry campaign group has been reviewing the newly submitted documents in detail over recent weeks.
As with the original application, we will shortly publish updated public guidance to help residents understand:
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what has changed,
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the key areas of concern,
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and how to submit effective comments during this consultation period.
Once the consultation closes, Suffolk County Council planning officers will continue reviewing all submitted representations alongside the application and supporting documents before preparing a report for the Development and Regulation Committee, who will ultimately decide whether to approve or reject the application.
A public committee meeting will then be held where the application is considered and a decision is made. Members of the public will be able to attend this meeting, and we will share further details once confirmed.
WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW
In the meantime:
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Please continue raising awareness within the community
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If you are able to review the newly submitted documents yourself, you are welcome to do so
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Watch for our updated objection guidance, which will be published shortly
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Be prepared to submit comments before the consultation deadline on 22nd June 2026
All planning documents, including the Regulation 25 submissions, can be viewed via the Suffolk County Council planning portal under the “Documents” section.
THANK YOU
The scale and strength of community engagement so far has already made a significant impact.
But the process is ongoing, and continued public involvement during this next stage remains extremely important.
Thank you once again to everyone who has supported the campaign and helped ensure the voices of local residents continue to be heard.
Together, we will continue working to Stop the Quarry at Westerfield.
No turning back: If the pit is approved, the damage will be done.