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A western extension to Highwood Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of sand and gravel, including the use of the existing access, plant site and associated infrastructure and subsequent restoration using imported inert materials

Highwood Quarry, Off A120 Roundabout, Little Canfield, Essex, CM6 1SL

Decision MadeReference: ESS/66/26/UTT/SOEssex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Screening Opinion Request CC/ESS
Received
1 Sept 2026
Validated
1 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

A western extension to Highwood Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of sand and gravel, including the use of the existing access, plant site and associated infrastructure and subsequent restoration using imported inert materials

Proposal details

Reference
ESS/66/26/UTT/SO
Agent
Abigail Molyneux

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Application location

Highwood Quarry, Off A120 Roundabout, Little Canfield, Essex, CM6 1SL

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Screening and Scoping RequestScreening and Scoping Request1 Sept 2026View

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