Another battle is looming, over HGV movements in the Marchwood area.
Local County Councillor, David Harrison, is opposing an application to extend quarry activity in the area for a further 12 years.

Quarry activity in Marchwood was supposed to have come to a halt earlier this year, as the time limited planning permission given in December 1995 came to an end. However, Marchwood Aggregates have put in an application to extend the activities for a further 12 years. The application is to be considered by the Regulatory Committee of Hampshire County Council on the 13th January.
Councillor Harrison has served notice of his opposition and intention to speak at the committee meeting.

Cllr. Harrison says “Local people are really upset by the prospect of more quarry activity for a further 12 years. The applicants admit that there may be as much as 100,000 tonnes of material still to recover from the site. It means a continuing 104 HGV movements a day. It was once a tranquil area. Herons used to nest in the nearby woodland, but not for the last four years. The residents of Totton and Marchwood are entitled to some respite from continual increases in HGV traffic in the area.”

Totton & Eling Town Council are amongst other formal objectors to the proposal, expressing concern about the HGV movements and environmental impacts.