John Wainwright & Company Ltd has obtained planning consent for a site extension at Moons Hill Quarry near Radstock, Somerset, ~18.8 million tonnes of limestone is expected to be extracted over the life of the development. The approved extension reinforces the quarry’s role as a key regional supplier of construction materials and the extended operational lifespan ensures continuity of supply, helping to meet ongoing demand for high-specification aggregates across Somerset and the wider South West.
As with all planning permissions, the development is subject to a range of environmental and operational conditions including noise, dust, blasting, traffic, hydrology, ecology and landscape impacts, alongside restoration and aftercare requirements. Development must commence within five years, with extraction ceasing by 31 December 2056 and full restoration completed by 31 December 2058. A further five-year aftercare period will ensure the site is appropriately managed following restoration, with ongoing monitoring required throughout.
The applicant, John Wainwright & Company Ltd, is a long-established quarrying and aggregates business operating in Somerset and the wider South West. The company specialises in the extraction and supply of limestone aggregates for construction and infrastructure projects. Its continued investment in Moons Hill Quarry reflects its strategic importance within the regional minerals supply network, as well as the operator’s experience in managing large-scale quarrying sites and restoration programmes.
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