How to object

Letters and emails must be received by April 22nd 2024

Unfortunately any previous application objections do not count, so please object again.

How to have your say on the planning application

Please don’t feel your letter has to be lengthy and complicated, a short and simple objection based on what really bothers you is absolutely fine and very helpful.

However, we’ve also prepared seven letter guides if they help you make a start at the bottom of this page, for nature lovers and bird watchers, cyclists, horse riders and walkers.

1. Email: development.management@nottscc.gov.uk 

Or

2. Write to:

Nottinghamshire County Council

Development Management Team

County Hall

Loughborough Road

West Bridgford

Nottingham NG2 7QP

YOU MUST

State you OBJECT to Barton / Mill Hill Quarry Ref ES/4621

Include your full name and address with postcode or response will not count 

Please also send a copy of your objection to the councillors who are members of the Planning Committee, so they can understand public opinion.

Email addresses if you live in the county of Nottingham or are not local:

Email addresses if you are a Nottingham City resident:

For those within Nottingham City also email:

planningcomments@nottingham.gov.uk and quote 24/00242/PMFUL3

Don’t forget:

  • Everybody in your house can send in a response

  • Friends and family anywhere can also send in a response

  • Add your full name, address and postcode top right

  • Sign and date your letter

The most effective letter or email is a personal one, written to explain the reasons why you object. The content of this website and and the letter guides will help you think about the points you may wish to make – thank you.

What can I say? You can use some or all of these:

  • Environmental damage

    • Damage to Attenborough Nature Reserve SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) which runs along the edge of the site (less than 100m away) and Holme Pit SSSI. Site contains 5 LWSs (Local Wildlife Sites) 

    • Natural England, RSPB, CPRE, Ramblers Association and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust have previously objected to a planning application for this site

    • Evidence that this site is rich in bird life and other species. A vast list of red and amber listed bird species use the area for feeding and breeding

  • Landscape damage

    • The site is in the Green Belt

    • Brandshill and Clifton Woods have been designated as Ancient Woodland which have special protection under the National Planning Policy Framework

  • What it means to you and your household personally

    • Personal examples often have the most impact

  • Effect on the surrounding areas and personal environment

    • Generation of noise and dust from quarry operations 

    • Effect on quality of life. Impossible to mitigate effect of operations 11 hours a day

  • Impact on local economy

    • Bridleways / footpaths cross the site and would be diverted / closed. Impact on local businesses from reduction in passing trade from walkers, cyclists, horse riders

  • Historical site damage

    • Area rich in history with remains from Roman period, Iron and bronze age documented in the area. Analysis of potential incomplete

    • Ridge and furrow field pattern from the middle ages close to site

    • Adverse impact on Clifton Hall and Clifton Village Conservation Area

  • Loss of agricultural land

    • Additional costs from importing food / climate change

    • Plans to restore site mainly to marshland and standing water not farmland

  • Flood risk

    • Already a flood risk area. Run off in to local SSSIs and river will cause pollution

  • Safety issues

    • Deep water ponds a risk to children

    • Plant and machinery close to bridleway and footpath