Quarry fears near Bridgnorth escalate on decision day
Businesses have spoken of their fears over plans for a quarry alongside a busy road near Bridgnorth being discussed by planners today.
Protesters in Shipley have been fighting a bid from JPE Holding to create a new quarry, which will see more than four million tonnes of sand and gravel extracted from the site on Bridgnorth Road.
According to campaigners, the new developments would see up to 100 lorries travelling to and from the site each day, adding to the local traffic flow dramatically.
Shropshire Council planning officers are recommending the scheme goes ahead, despite ongoing objections. Shropshire Council's south planning committee was meeting today.
The road, the A454, is home to country pubs and a number of garden centres. The main route also serves surrounding villages.
