The Government needs to take action to address these declines as they are essential for UK housing and infrastructure.
Permitted Material Reserves in Decline
A recent survey has discovered that levels of permitted reserves for construction materials are in decline.
The Government needs to take action to address these declines as they are essential for UK housing and infrastructure.
UK Mineral Resources
Another report which looks at mineral planning has found that Britain has an abundance of essential mineral resources and is almost entirely self-sufficient in meeting the 250-million-tonne-a-year demand for materials, 30% of which comes from recycled or secondary sources.
However, for more than a decade the rate of consumption – mainly for construction – has not been matched by the rate of approval for new planning consents for quarrying.
Between 2014 and 2023, for every 100 tonnes of sand and gravel used in Great Britain, an average of 61 tonnes of new permissions have been granted. And for crushed rock the figure is even lower, with only 33 tonnes of new material consented for every 100 tonnes consumed.
Looking to the future, it is believed that between 3.8 and 4.1 billion tonnes of aggregates will be required over the next decade to support the country’s construction needs.
Mick George – Aggregate Supply
Our aggregate supply capabilities and outstanding reputation has been largely established on our ability to deliver quality materials, a reliable service, and competitive rates; variables that are only possible courtesy of our ongoing investment to create infrastructure that continues to exceed client expectations.
Mick George Aggregates