HOW CAN YOU HELP?
The Stop the Quarry campaign is now at a critical stage.
Suffolk County Council has opened a new consultation following TRU7’s submission of additional information in response to a Regulation 25 request.
This means residents now have a further opportunity to comment on the new information and technical assessments submitted by TRU7.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
If you previously submitted an objection:
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Your original objection still stands
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You do NOT need to submit it again
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You are now being asked to respond only to the new Regulation 25 information
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
There are several ways you can help at this stage:
1. Submit Your Comments As Soon As Possible
If you have not yet submitted comments to the new information submitted by TRU7, there is still time to do so.
Your original objection remains on record and does not need to be submitted again. However, this consultation is an important opportunity to comment specifically on the new information provided by TRU7 and to highlight the errors, misinformation and concerns it raises.
Following the local elections in May, the application is expected to be decided by a newly formed planning committee, with many councillors having had little or no involvement with the application to date. It is therefore vital that we continue to demonstrate the strength and breadth of public opposition to this proposal.
We have prepared updated guidance to help you understand:
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what has changed since the original application;
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the key issues and concerns arising from the new submissions; and
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how to structure an effective response.
Read our guide:
https://www.stopthequarry.info/guide
Submit your comments here:
https://suffolk.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display?applicationNumber=SCC/0093/25SC
Please take a few minutes to submit your comments before the deadline and encourage your neighbours, friends and family to do the same.
2. Continue raising awareness
This stage is just as important as the original objection period.
You can still make a difference by:
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sharing updates with neighbours, friends, and family
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helping others understand that the consultation is now open
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encouraging people to engage with the new material
Join our e-mail list by subscribing at the bottom of this page, like and follow our Facebook page here, and join our WhatsApp group here for latest updates as the campaign progresses.
3. Stay ready for further updates
We expect additional developments as the council continues to review the application.
We will continue to provide clear updates and guidance throughout this process.
FINAL NOTE
We are extremely grateful for the support shown so far.
The scale of community engagement has already had a significant impact, and continued involvement will remain essential as the process moves forward.
Together, we will continue working to Stop the Quarry at Westerfield.