Stop the Barford Quarry in less than 3 minutes

OUR MISSION

In order to stop the quarry, Warwick County Council need to receive as many objections as possible ASAP!


Objecting to the plans is totally free and takes just a few minutes.


To be one of the first to know when objecting is open, fill out this form and we'll email you as soon as your voice is ready to be heard.

Next step: Fill out your first name and email below ⬇️

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this all about?

Smiths Concrete have lodged a planning application with Warwickshire County Council as Minerals Planning Authority.


If they get permission, they plan to excavate 1,800,000 (1.8 million) tons of sand and gravel from 220 acres of rich farmland just 350 yards from the villages of Barford and Wasperton over the next 10 to 15 years (at the very least)!


Here's the proposed location of the quarry

How many objections have there been so far?

So far, there have been over 2,500 objections submitted to the plans.


Substantial deficiences in the plans and supporting documents have been identified by Warwickshire County Council departments, external statutory consultees and by individual responses.


As a result, Warwickshire County Council have since issued a Regulation 25 Request for Information to Smiths Concrete.


As of July 2024 no further information has been forthcoming.


The Request runs to 30 pages and covers almost all aspects of the submitted plans and documentation ranging from Air Quality to Restoration of the land.


It also requires Smiths to complete a full Habitat Regulations Assessment for the site.

Where can I read the formal application?

Click here to be taken the offical application on Warwickshire County Council's website

How can I help fund the Stop Barford Quarry campaign?

You can donate to the campaign via bank transfer to:

Barford Residents Association

Sort Code: 77-74-59

Account Number: 01404960


Or, use our Gofundme page

(although we won't get your entire donation because Gofundme takes a percentage)

Where can I get more information?

We have a separate site which gives the whole backstory on the Barford Quarry and a lot more technical details.


Click here to learn more

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