The Proposal
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The present situation
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Key Details
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Extraction of approximately 3.6 million cubes of clay
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Supply of 7.2 million tonnes of clay to the brickworks
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Operational time frame: 27 years plus time for the completion of restoration
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Annual extraction takes place over an 8 to 12 weeks period during April to September
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Transport to the brickworks will be by Quarry Trucks using internal haul roads and crossing points
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Hours of Operation: No extraction takes place outside 07.00 hours to 19.00 hours Monday to Friday. No work shall take place on Saturday, Sunday or Bank or Public Holidays
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Restoration will be to a conservation waterbody, with landscaping which together provides for biodiversity gain
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Concept restoration
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Contribute in the region of £2.1 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) annually through direct, indirect, and wider economic impacts.
The brickworks and quarry support 73 gross direct FTE jobs. When including indirect and supply chain impacts, this rises to 123 FTE jobs in the local area and 134 FTE jobs across the wider economy.
Existing economic activity generates around £17.8 million in GVA per year locally, and £19.3 million per year across County area.
The proposed development has potential to safeguard existing employment over the longer-term, and will increase the Applicant’s economic footprint by +11.8% locally, and +10.9% more widely across the County area.