East Herts District Council has formally objected to the second planning application for a quarry north of Bengeo.
In a letter to Hertfordshire County Council, the authority’s planning officer Susie Defoe writes: “… the proposed office buildings, bunds and associated equipment would adversely impact the openness of the Green Belt and therefore would not constitute appropriate development“.
The letter also refers to damage caused by the “invasive” proposals and the the lack of detailed restoration plans.
In concluding, the District Council’s letter states: “East Herts Council objects in principle to the development and is not satisfied that the previous reasons for refusal have been properly addressed satisfactorily“.