A fierce row has erupted in Lincolnshire over plans to create a quarry next to a residential estate, with locals claiming the development would make their homes “worthless”.
Welton Aggregates has submitted an application to Lincolnshire County Council to extract 150,000 tonnes of sand from fields adjacent to the Hadrians Way housing estate, near Caistor.
The four-year project has sparked outrage among residents, with 83 comments, almost all negative, submitted to the council.
Local homeowners have expressed serious concerns about the impact on their property values, alongside fears over noise and dust pollution from the proposed development.
The quarry would be based off North Kelsey Road
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One resident from Nevra Drive, closest to the proposed site, said: “Our home – along with at least six others next to the field – will be worthless. Who in their right mind would want to live next door to such an eyesore?”
“The slightest easterly breeze and our garden will be looking like a desert,” they added.
Another Hadrians Way resident warned: “This proposal will bring misery to those living so close to the proposed site. Those living in close proximity will endure noise nuisance, dust and reduced house prices.”
Concerns were also raised about the area’s natural beauty, with one resident stating: “It will ruin the natural area of outstanding beauty. The noise will drive away wildlife and disturb residents.”
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In response to residents’ concerns, Welton Aggregates has outlined plans to construct a four-metre-tall earth embankment, known as a bund, to shield nearby homes from the development.
The company’s planning statement suggests the barrier will be aesthetically pleasing, stating: “Whilst it will be visible from the rear gardens of the houses adjoining the application site, it is intended that the grass and wildflowers will provide a pleasant outlook.”
The firm acknowledges there may be temporary noise during construction but insists disruption will be minimised.
“Best practice measures will be adopted and enforced on site to ensure that the noise levels will remain at an acceptable level during construction and once in operation,” the company said.
The development plans include the creation of a new access road from North Kelsey Road to service the quarry site.
Once the four-year extraction project is complete, Welton Aggregates plans to convert the quarry areas into ponds. The controversial application is currently under consideration by Lincolnshire County Council.
A final decision on the proposed development will be made at a later date.