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Quarry Excavation Approved Despite HGV Fears
5 Jul
Summary
- Permission granted for quarry excavation in Conisbrough, Doncaster.
- Up to 40 HGV movements daily for the next eight years.
- Residents object due to junction dangers and anti-social behaviour.
Planning permission has been granted for the excavation of Nearcliff Quarry in Conisbrough, Doncaster, despite significant objections from local residents. The excavation process is expected to last for eight years and will involve substantial daily movement of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Up to 40 HGV movements are anticipated each day, with lorries arriving or departing the quarry every 12 to 15 minutes. This level of traffic is deemed an 'acceptable intensity' by Doncaster Council. However, residents have raised serious concerns about road safety, particularly regarding dangerous nearby junctions.
Residents also highlighted persistent anti-social behaviour at the quarry, including off-road biking that damages protected woodland and the abandonment and burning of stolen cars. Security measures, such as 24/7 personnel and CCTV surveillance, are planned to deter misuse of the site during the eight-year excavation period.
