Sorn Quarry Extension
ASH design + assessment was appointed by the operator to prepare a planning application for a major extension of the quarry involving a full Environmental Impact Assessment and the preparation of an Environmental Statement.
Based upon geological data provided by the operator, ASH devised an extraction scheme that would permit separate but contemporaneous working of the two mineral types. Schemes were also prepared to introduce planting that reduced the visual impact of the quarry and to encourage the ultimate restoration of the site to a mixture of rough grazing and wildlife habitat.
Ecological and noise studies were commissioned by ASH and incorporated into the assessment and statement. All other topics were covered in-house.
The planning application submitted to East Ayrshire Council for the Sorn Hard Rock Aggregates Quarry extension was successful.