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The proposal would involve the continued underground extraction of gypsum, across an area of approximately 145 hectares. The proposed extension area is expected to yield around 2,000,000 tonnes, based on current quality/grade requirements

Marblaegis Mine. Geological & Mining Services East Leake, Loughborough Leicestershire, LE12 6JQ

Scoping Opinion ProvidedReference: 2026/EIASco/0079/LCCLeicestershire County Council

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Application location

Marblaegis Mine. Geological & Mining Services East Leake, Loughborough Leicestershire, LE12 6JQ

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Application summary

Status
Scoping Opinion Provided
Application type
Not published
Received
16 Jul 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Application overview

The proposal would involve the continued underground extraction of gypsum, across an area of approximately 145 hectares. The proposed extension area is expected to yield around 2,000,000 tonnes, based on current quality/grade requirements

Proposal details

Reference
2026/EIASco/0079/LCC
Agent
SAINT-GOBAIN INTERIOR SOLUTIONS

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DocumentPublishedAction
Wymeswold Marblaegis Extension - Scoping Request - FINALWymeswold Marblaegis Extension - Scoping Request - FINAL (2049 kb)Not publishedView
Site Location Plan - Marbalegis Mine Wymeswold Extension - FINALSite Location Plan - Marbalegis Mine Wymeswold Extension - FINAL (5031 kb)Not publishedView
Scoping Opinion Cover Letter finalScoping Opinion Cover Letter final (107 kb)Not publishedView
Scoping Opinion Wymeswold Marblaegis Gypsum Mine - finalScoping Opinion Wymeswold Marblaegis Gypsum Mine - final (1341 kb)Not publishedView
20260724 Response from Historic England - Comments20260724 Response from Historic England - Comments (146 kb)Not publishedView
20260731 Response from Environment Agency - Comments20260731 Response from Environment Agency - Comments (129 kb)Not publishedView
20260803 Response from Ecology - Comments20260803 Response from Ecology - Comments (299 kb)Not publishedView
20260804 Response from Natural England - Comments20260804 Response from Natural England - Comments (337 kb)Not publishedView
20260806 Response from Charnwood Planning - No Comment20260806 Response from Charnwood Planning - No Comment (113 kb)Not publishedView
20260806 Response from Nottingham CC Plan - Comments20260806 Response from Nottingham CC Plan - Comments (174 kb)Not publishedView

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