The construction industry’s need for aggregates, sand, stone and other minerals knows no bounds. And whilst recycling is becoming more commonplace, there is still a pressing need for new, raw minerals to be extracted from quarries.
SRC Group is a UK leader in the construction of quarries, with our own in-house quarry planning consultants we can bring expert, efficient support to every phase of your project.
Whether you’re a landowner or local authority representative, using our expert quarry planning services will ensure you get the best results and the very highest standards of service.
A quarry is an area of land above ground from which natural minerals such as stone, gravel or sand can be extracted for use in the construction and other industries.
Many quarries in the UK have a lifespan of less than 10 years. On such sites, the land is excavated in phases and once an area is worked and the minerals removed, the area is restored to such an extent that little or no evidence of the excavation remains.
As expert quarry planning consultants and contractors with years of experience, we play a significant role in promoting the importance of sustainable mineral extraction via quarrying across the Southeast of England.
Our experience of working on large-scale projects means we have detailed knowledge and understanding of the many processes, rules and regulations that govern quarrying. Our know-how extends to all phases of quarry development projects and includes the efficient and environmentally sustainable extraction of minerals, as well as the final restoration of quarrying sites to meet bio-diversity net gain targets.
Site Identification And Assessment: We leave no stone unturned when carrying out our site assessments as we search for suitable locations for quarrying. Our work during this phase includes geological surveys and environmental impact assessments. The chief purpose of these is to determine the feasibility of quarry development in the proposed area and to identify any potential safety risks and environmental concerns associated with the project, before recommending either the acquisition of the site or a continuation of the search for a suitable location elsewhere.
Planning Applications: Once a suitable site is found, the planning application process begins, with our experts liaising with the relevant authorities and handling the associated paperwork.
A submission of an application for planning permission will kickstart the process. Often, this needs to be accompanied by an Environmental Statement which must communicate the nature of the quarrying proposal accurately and effectively. Again, this is something SRC Group has plenty of experience in producing, so we can ensure every project plan is robust enough to stand up to the close scrutiny it will be subjected to.
Operating licences and various permits to carry out mineral development work are also required, something else that our expert team can deliver for clients. It’s also vital that relevant safety and statutory requirements and regulations are adhered to during every phase of a quarry development project. We have the know-how to ensure the projects we manage are fully compliant.
Key Stakeholder Engagement: Any quarry project will impact a wide variety of people and organisations in the local community. Our team has experience of liaising with and positively influencing these individuals and groups, which are likely to include local residents, planning authorities, County and District Councillors, landowners, and the Environment Agency.
The design of a quarry site has a big impact on its productivity and sustainability. Our main goal will be to optimise the use of the mineral resources available at the site, while addressing any needs or concerns expressed by stakeholders. Ensuring the safety of teams working on-site will also be a top priority.
SRC Group has experience of designing quarries of all sizes where all kinds of minerals are to be mined – from the hardest rock to the softest sand. The detailed design layouts we produce will feature any slopes, tips, lagoons and stockpiles, and we will recommend the best working methods for the project.
Once extractions begin at a quarry site, our team of Geotech specialists will closely monitor the subsurface condition of your site to see how it’s behaving during mining. This enables us to measure the ongoing safety of excavation operations and assess any potential risks. Our findings will also enable us to suggest ways that productivity at the site could be improved.
Other services that our Geotech teams can provide include:
The quarrying process can generate a substantial amount of waste. As waste management specialists with a commitment to promoting the importance of the circular economy, SRC Group is best placed to offer clients expert advice and reliable waste removal and disposal services that are second to none.
The modern approach to quarrying requires excavated sites to be restored following the completion of work. This is to ensure the site is left in good condition and ideally with no sign that quarrying has ever taken place. Restoring sites to their former glory is a responsibility SRC Group takes seriously, with the long-term wellbeing of land that has been excavated a key objective to any quarrying project we work on.
As a family-run business with over 30 years’ experience of providing outstanding quarry planning services, our team is ready to help you. Please contact us for an initial, no-obligation consultation.
You should also use the above form if you are a landowner or manager who wants to find out whether your land could be suitable for mineral extraction.
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