Company behind rejected plans to build quarry in Hamble appeal council's decision

The company behind proposals to build a quarry in a Hampshire village is appealing against the council's decision to reject the plans.

Hampshire County Council refused proposals by Cemex, to extract 1.7 million tonnes of sand and gravel from Hamble Airfield at Hamble-le-Rice.

Thousands of people objected to the scheme for the 60-hectare quarry, which would have brought 150 lorries to Hamble's roads every day.

It was eventually rejected by Hampshire County Council in May this year.

Cemex previously said that the planning application was accompanied by a robust environmental impact assessment, prepared by independent experts in their various fields, which has demonstrated how the extraction of minerals from the site can take place without harming the environment, amenity, or the health of individuals and the community.

The company added that the environmental consequences of not granting permission for the site, will mean HGVs will make longer journeys to serve this area through other communities, resulting in an inevitably larger carbon footprint.

An independent public inquiry has been set for the 1st April 2025.

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