Stop Methley Quarry

25/09/2026

🚨 QUARRY DECISION DELAYED — AGAIN!

The deadline for Leeds Planning to determine the Hargreaves quarry application has been extended yet again — this time until 18 December 2026.

That’s almost another 3 months.

Why the delay? SMQ anticipated that Hargreaves may revise its application to address significant issues already identified by consultees — including concerns over the required safety clearance between pylon wires and the proposed ground levels.

A revised application could mean further assessment and potentially another consultation. We should know more soon.

📢 MMRA and SMQ will continue to scrutinise any changes and submit evidence-based objections, ensuring Leeds Planning has the facts and data needed when considering the application.

🔥 And with the December Plans Panel scheduled for 10 December, that date could be crucial. After yet another extension, attention will now turn firmly to whether this application is finally ready to face the Plans Panel. We’ll be watching every step.

📅 Plans Panel: 10th December 2026

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25/06/2026

OPEN DAY REMINDER **This Saturday 27 June 10am–2pm ** Mickletown Community Centre, .Main Street. Methley.

**How is the proposed quarry affecting you?**

Stop Methley Quarry wants to hear your story.

What has this proposal meant for you and your family? How has it made you feel? Has it affected your health and wellbeing, your plans for the future, your home life, your business, or your peace of mind?

While not every personal impact is considered a material planning matter, it matters to us. We want to understand the full picture of how this proposal is affecting our community.

Stop Methley Quarry will be at the Community Centre from **10am–2pm on 27 June** to listen to residents and capture their experiences, ensuring that no voice goes unheard in our efforts to explain why this quarry should not be allowed.

We would like to hear from as many people as possible and encourage you to share as much detail as you feel comfortable with.

If you know someone who has been affected, please encourage them to come along and tell their story.

Refreshments will be served on the day

We look forward to seeing you.

All updates will be posted on our website https://stopmethleyquarry.com/latest-news

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05/06/2026

OPEN DAY REMINDER **10am–2pm on 27 June**
Mickletown Community Centre, .Main Street. Methley.

**How is the proposed quarry affecting you?**

Stop Methley Quarry wants to hear your story.

What has this proposal meant for you and your family? How has it made you feel? Has it affected your health and wellbeing, your plans for the future, your home life, your business, or your peace of mind?

While not every personal impact is considered a material planning matter, it matters to us. We want to understand the full picture of how this proposal is affecting our community.

Stop Methley Quarry will be at the Community Centre from **10am–2pm on 27 June** to listen to residents and capture their experiences, ensuring that no voice goes unheard in our efforts to explain why this quarry should not be allowed.

We would like to hear from as many people as possible and encourage you to share as much detail as you feel comfortable with.

If you know someone who has been affected, please encourage them to come along and tell their story.

Refreshments will be served on the day

We look forward to seeing you.

All updates will be posted on our website https://stopmethleyquarry.com/latest-news

Please remember to like and share our pages, your support means a lot to the team.

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11/05/2026

Hargreaves have decided their quarry application needs revisions and it will no longer go before the May Plans Panel. Leeds City Council has extended the planning timetable from 29 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.

This follows strong objections from residents and organisations across the area. It appears Hargreaves recognised the application, as submitted, was unlikely to gain approval.

This is a positive step for our campaign — Hargreaves still do NOT have permission to quarry.

MMRA will continue opposing the application and challenging any revised plans. Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far. We’ll keep residents updated through social media, notices, and this page.

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If you haven’t yet objected and would like to do so, you’ll find all the information and support you need on the website.

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