A NEW public consultation is set to be held for the revised application for a sand and gravel quarry.

Applicants NRS Aggregates previously appealed against Worcestershire County Council’s decision to reject its plan for the quarry at Lea Castle Farm off Wolverley Road, near Kidderminster.

A public inquiry was held last year and a decision made by an inspector to throw out the quarry proposal was quashed by the High Court following a judicial review.

The court has ordered that the appeal be "re-determined".

A public consultation at Wolverley Memorial Hall on August 7 where the revised application will be discussed.

The hall will be open for the public to visit and comment from 1pm until 7pm, with a display of drawing and information available.

The Stop Lea Castle Farm Quarry action group was set up to oppose the plans, with campaigners raising concerns over the destruction of the “beautiful unspoilt countryside,” noise pollution, and widespread exposure to harmful mineral dust.

NRS Aggregates says materials from the quarry will supply much-needed aggregates to maintain local roads and build new housing.