Proposal for new Dewsbury quarry development gains local support

An application for a new quarry in West Yorkshire has gained support from local organisations.

Both the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) and Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA) have shown support for proposals for a new sand and gravel quarry near Stanley Ferry.

The application, submitted by Wakefield Sand and Gravel Ltd, is for a site that consists of two fields on either side of the River Calder, which would be joined by a conveyor bridge across the river.

If approved, site operations would likely start in spring 2021 with the first barge loads departing from the new canal wharf later that year.

Chris Ballam, principal at MWP Planning, commented: “We would like to thank both the IWA and CBOA for their support, as well as the local residents who have submitted their feedback through the Wakefield Council planning hub and our website.

“As we were, unfortunately, unable to hold a public consultation due to the current lockdown restrictions, it is really important for us to be able to answer any queries or concerns from the public, so we are glad that a number of residents have been in touch already to discuss the application.”

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