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Babergh District Council • DC/26/03995

Barham Quarry southern expansion

Barham Quarry Barham

Barham Quarry would expand south for sand and gravel extraction.

Nearby people may notice more quarry traffic, heavy machinery, noise and changes to local views.

Written automatically by Plotbeacon.

Status
In progress
Type
other
Received
14 Sep 2026

ImpactAutomated estimate

Summary

The quarry would expand south to remove sand and gravel. The plans include site works, drainage, road changes, and a replacement farm building.

The work could bring more lorries and machinery to the area. It would change the land, local views, traffic, and nearby noise.

The council will decide after the comment period. The supplied details do not say whether the work is already started or approved.

About this summary

What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.

What the council wrote

Consultation on Application received by Suffolk County Council - Southern extension to Barham Quarry for sand and gravel extraction with associated export of sand and gravel, restoration using imported materials, associated site infrastructure, highway works, drainage works, demolition of an agricultural barn and construction of a replacement barn

What you can do

You can send a comment through Suffolk County Council's planning service. Quote reference DC/26/03995 and send it before the consultation closes.