Plan to extend sand extraction quarry at site next to Stoke Heath prison

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By Sue AustinMarket DraytonPublished: Jun 2, 2023Last Updated: Jun 2, 2023Comments

Proposals to extend a building sand quarry near Market Drayton will be outlined at a consultation event on June 7.

Specialist sand and aggregates supplier, Grundon has written to residents outlining its proposals for Tern Hill Quarry next to the A41.

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