Doulting Stone Quarry, Chelynch Road, Doulting, Shepton Mallet

Doulting Stone Quarry presents a rare opportunity to acquire an established and historically significant dimension stone operation set within approximately 65.76 acres (26.61 hectares). Known for producing the renowned Doulting Stone, an Oolitic Limestone used in prestigious projects including Wells and Guildford Cathedrals, the quarry offers substantial reserves and long-term operational security.

The site benefits from an extant planning permission allowing the winning, working and crushing of minerals until 2041, with an estimated 900,000 tonnes of reserves remaining. Current consents permit the extraction of up to 6,000 tonnes of building stone per annum, alongside approval (subject to access construction) for the production of 14,000 tonnes of crushed aggregates. The quarry spans two principal working zones: a well‑established southern area and a northern extension offering significant unworked reserves beneath agricultural land. Areas allocated for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) have been incorporated as part of the recent planning approvals.

The property includes a range of operational buildings such as cutting sheds, a masons’ workshop, and office and welfare facilities, totalling 15,493 sq ft (1,450.5 sq m). A separate modern industrial building provides further workshop and showroom space, offering potential for alternative commercial uses (subject to planning). The site is serviced by mains water and three‑phase electricity, with an established water recirculation system supporting the cutting operations.

Beyond its ongoing quarrying operations, the property includes areas of agricultural land with potential for residential development near Doulting village and commercial development along the A361, both subject to planning. There is also an opportunity to acquire the existing operating business through separate negotiation, enabling a complete turnkey proposition for purchasers seeking immediate operational capability.

Established Quarry
High-Quality Stone
Development Potential
Situated along the A361
Complete 'Turnkey' Potential