This is an update on the development of Dean Quarry, Cornwall the coastal site that was earmarked to provide the rock armour for the Swansea tidal lagoon. The companies involved with the Swansea Lagoon own Dean Quarry.
The Swansea tidal lagoon project website highlights a wide range of recent developments but not the Dean Quarry reversal http://www.tidallagoonswanseabay.com/
Jobs and investment Developers say the quarry could lead to £190m of investment and 40-50 new jobs and taking the stone out by sea would reduce road traffic
http://deanquarry.com/
http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Dean-Quarry-reopening-create-190m-Cornwall/story-26841109-detail/story.html
DCLG have refused planning permission for Dean Quarry a day after (June 10th) planning permission was granted for the Swansea lagoon saying that a full EIA was needed. http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Dean-Quarry-project-hits-road-block-planning/story-26670291-detail/story.html
The construction of a breakwater / harbour that could impact the Manacles MCZ has raised concerns of NGOs. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust have highlighted concerns http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/livingseas/Dean+Quarry
Local views are mixed but there is vociferous opposition. http://www.cads2015.com/