A Bill to introduce a presumption in planning decision-making against approving quarry development in close proximity to settlements; to require the risks of proposed quarrying sites to the environment and to public health to be assessed as part of the planning process; to provide that the decision on a planning application for quarry development may only be made by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.
The Planning (Quarries) Bill would create a presumption against approving quarry developments near settlements. It would require the environmental and public health risks of proposed quarry sites to be assessed as part of the planning process, and it would ensure that final planning decisions on quarry proposals are made by the Secretary of State. The bill also includes related provisions to support these aims.
At the 1st Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for detailed examination and then to the Lords for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
