The Friends of Quarry

Red valerian is very destructive when growing in stone or brick walls and is an increasing problem. It is now actively growing and this is a good time to deal with it.

If you don’t want to use chemicals we recommend cutting it down repeatedly in order to weaken the plant. Removing flowers will at least stop it setting seed and spreading. Be careful about trying to pull out the roots – they are likely to disturb the stone and mortar and this will require repair.

Alternatively you can try using a systemic weedkiller.

If you would like further advice please get in touch with us.

We have published our latest newsletter for residents.

Friends of Quarry will hold our AGM in the Quarry Village Hall at 20:00 on 19 November 2025.

Further details will be published in due course.

The High Court judgement on the appeal against the decision of the Planning Inspector to uphold the Planning Enforcement Notice issued for 1 Quarry High Street (also known as Quarry Mews) was handed down on 1 August 2025.

Both grounds of the appeal were dismissed. The Enforcement Notice therefore stands, meaning that the building must be demolished within the 12 month deadline outlined by the Planning Inspector.

The full judgement is available at the National Archives