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Quarries (Planning)
01 December 2021
Lead MP
Matt Western
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Matt Western raised concerns about quarries (planning) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves to introduce legislation aiming to shift the planning law presumption against granting permission for quarries near communities, emphasising health risks such as silica dust and air quality issues. Critiques current regulations that allow over-liberal estimations of housing needs and highlights a specific case in Barford and Wasperton where a proposed quarry site poses significant threats.
Matt Western
Lab
Warwick and Leamington
Proposes to introduce legislation which would create a presumption against granting permission for quarries near communities, impose requirements to assess health and environmental risks of proposed quarrying sites as part of the planning process, and provide provisions related to waste disposal in quarries. Highlights health concerns such as silica dust and air quality impacts, particularly on children's health.
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