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