Villagers in demo over plans for Washington quarry site

By Sarah Page
Published 6th Sep 2021, 15:19 BST
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Angry villagers staged a demonstration in Washington over ‘restoration’ plans for a local sand quarry.

Rock Common Quarry has been operated by the firm Dudman under lease from landowners The Wiston Estate for the past 10 years.

Now both are seeking planning approval from West Sussex County Council to extend the time permitted for sand extraction and to change restoration plans for the site.

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Initially they had planned to create a lake by filling the empty quarry with deep water - but now want to fill it with builders’ rubble instead.

Members of the Chanctonbury Landfill Action Group demo against plans for the restoration of Rock Common Quarry in WashingtonMembers of the Chanctonbury Landfill Action Group demo against plans for the restoration of Rock Common Quarry in Washington