Stop The Riverside
Gravel Pit
Find out how you can help fight the planning appeal seeking to extract gravel next to the Thames between Cholsey, Wallingford and Crowmarsh
Join the mailing list and Facebook group to keep in touch
Join the following events!
Community photo at the site, Tuesday 1st July 7PM. On the Thames Path off Winterbrook Bridge. Bring placards!
Public Inquiry, 15th July 9AM, Cholsey Pavilion. Wave placards with us outside or speak at the meeting.
Sign the online petition
Sign the petition here to help fight the planning appeal. Over 1400 signatures!
About the campaign
Stop the Riverside Gravel Pit is a campaign group for South Oxfordshire residents to oppose the approval of a gravel pit application that endangers our riverside environment.
The planning application by London Rock Supplies Ltd to extract gravel at White Cross Farm next to the Thames at Cholsey/Wallingford was refused in September 2024 by Oxfordshire County Council.
London Rock have now appealed to the Secretary of State and the outcome will be decided through an Inquiry in July 2025.
Planning documents can be found at Planning Register | Oxfordshire County Council
About the proposal
We believe:
- the proposed gravel pit would cause unacceptable harm to the landscape, ecology, hydrology and recreational use of this precious green space and river corridor
- that proposed mitigation measures are inadequate and intrusive
- that there is no demonstrable need for gravel extraction at this site, and the speculative application is not in line with Local Minerals Plans
We already have a quarry nearby at New Barn Farm. Help say no to more gravel pits here!
Crowd funding
If you are able to help our small team raise awareness e.g. through banners, posters and website hosting, any donation would be gratefully received!
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