Whiteway Lane, Marnhull

Established and operational dimension stone quarry totalling 15.24 acres of which 11.62 acres has planning permission. Including saw shed, external saw area, planning permission for new office and work shed plus large service area.

The Property - An active dimension stone quarry extending to approximately 3.62 acres with approximately 58,200t of stone remaining (48,700t dimension and 9,500t brash), with an adjoining 11.62 acre allocated mineral reserve under the Dorset Minerals Sites Plan 2019 (OBS1) with estimated 140,000t of stone (112,000 t dimension and 24,000 t brash). The quarry produces Todber Freestone and is suitable for ashlar, rubblestone, fireplaces, flooring, cills, lintels, quoins and heritage restoration projects. The property is serviced by hardened access tracks, with screen bunds and an internal workshop area. The adjoining mineral allocation secures long-term future reserves and significant working potential.

Situation - Strategically located just off Whiteway Lane southeast of Marnhull, North Dorset, with direct access from major routes via Sturminster Newton (B3092), Blandford Forum, and Shaftesbury. The site lies within the Blackmore Vale, set discreetly amid agricultural land while benefiting from proximity to traditional stone-using settlements. Numerous local heritage buildings and farms display Marnhull stone, further demonstrating the geological and aesthetic value of the resource.

Planning - The quarry is currently consented under Planning Permission Ref: 2/2016/1766/DCC, valid until 31 December 2031, with conditions including:

•Extraction limited to blockstone to a maximum depth of 13m
•Working hours restricted to weekdays only, 07:30–17:30
•No crushing or blasting operations
•Progressive low-level restoration and screen bunding
•Environmental controls for dust, noise, and stockpile heights

Planning Ref: 2/98/778 permits the crushing of stone on site for a period of 5 days per year.

Planning ref: 2/2018/0784/DCC permits the construction of a new stone cutting shed and an office/showroom including training area, toilets, kitchen, hard surface yard and parking bays, for a temporary period for the duration of quarrying at adjacent Whiteway Quarry. We understand the development was commenced and is extant.

The 11.62-acre extension is safeguarded under Policy MS-6, OBS1 within the Dorset Mineral Sites Plan 2019, identifying Marnhull as one of only three allocated building-stone sites across Dorset (excluding Portland and Purbeck). This allocation highlights the strategic importance of the reserve, supporting the ongoing regional supply of high-quality building stone while contributing to the preservation of the traditional character of local settlements and providing a structured framework for future extraction.

Services - Mains water and three phase electricity supplies are present and connected.

Tenure & Possession - Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

Fixtures & Fittings - The following items are included in the sale:
•2.2 metre Anderson Grice Primary block saw
•BM mono blade saw
•1.2 metre Wells Wellcut saw
•4 Guillotines
•3 power packs
•JCB Generator
•Merlo 5.5 tons lift capacity all terrain forklift
•Claas 3 tonne lift capacity fork lift

Rights Of Way & Restrictive Covenants - The property is sold subject to all existing rights of way, wayleaves, easements, covenants, and restrictions, whether or not specifically mentioned in these particulars. Purchasers are deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and associated rights. There are no public rights of way which pass through the property.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment only. Please contact Edward Dyke or Will Cairns on .
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