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Ibstock and Waste Recycling Group (WRG) are proposing to extend the quarry serving the Dorket Head Brick Factory, with restoration of the site by landfill. The Dorket Head Brick Factory is one of the few remaining major employers in the Arnold area, employing 56 people and producing high-quality facing bricks for use in the construction industry.

Clay extraction and brick making has been taking place at Dorket Head for over 175 years. The brick factory is now the only operating brickworks in the south of the county and is capable of producing up to 83 million bricks per year.

Continuing investment and development of the factory means it is well placed to meet house building demands both locally and nationally. Reserves of clay at the brickworks are estimated to be only enough for a further 13 years of production. Therefore, it is important to identify further reserves.

The proposed Eastern Extension to the present clay workings would increase the stock of reserves by a further nine years and will utilise land immediately next to the existing quarry. Without the Eastern Extension, clay would need to be imported by road from further afield in order for the brickworks to remain in production.

How can I find out more?

Before submitting a planning application for the Eastern Extension, Ibstock and WRG are informing and engaging with local residents and interested parties on the proposal. Ibstock and WRG are hosting two public information days to allow people to find out more about the proposal and you can also get in touch with Ibstock and WRG via the contact details on our Have Your Say page.

• Friday 5th February, 6pm – 9pm at
  The Bonington Theatre Lounge, 161 Front Street, Arnold, NG5 7EE
• Saturday 6th February, 10am – 3pm at
  Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Arnold, NG5 7JJ

All comments and feedback will be registered and included in a Stakeholder Engagement Report, which will accompany the planning application. This will inform Nottinghamshire County Council of how we have involved and informed local people and stakeholders on the proposal, including the comments you have made.

Ibstock and WRG have a longstanding Community Liaison Group which is made up of representatives from the local community. If you are interested in joining the Group, please contact us using the information outlined on the Have Your Say page.

Following the public engagement and after the planning application is submitted, you will be able to comment directly to Nottinghamshire County Council who will undertake their own formal consultation as part of the planning process.

Ibstock and WRG will submit the planning application for the Eastern Extension in March 2010 with a decision expected by Autumn 2010.

Please click here to download the newsletter detailing the proposal for the Eastern Extension.

Further information on the Eastern Extension can be found by visiting the Eastern Extension.

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