Isle of Wight quarry restoration may continue for two years

Application site near Arreton <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
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Restoration work at an Isle of Wight quarry that has involved tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could press on for another two years.

Wight Building Materials is looking to vary a planning condition which would allow extra time to restore land near Hale Manor Farm, a site south of Arreton which was previously used for mineral extraction.

The firm was previously given permission for restoration using chemically inactive waste from Island building projects.

Good progress has been made at the site, but economic headwinds caused by rising interest rates and the cost of living continue to restrict the rate of work, according to a letter from the applicant’s agent, HOLCIM.

“An already approved scheme to identify, control and monitor the environmental impacts of noise, dust and mud from the site will remain in place,” it said.



“Completing the approved restoration scheme will provide a positive contribution for biodiversity.”

A new October 22, 2028 permission expiry date for the work is proposed.

County Hall previously approved a two-year extension to the restoration in 2024.

Arreton Parish Council submitted a neutral response to the latest application.

Member of the public can comment on proposal 26/01445/RVC until December 4 and a decision is due on January 18 next year.

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