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Candia Planning Board finds proposed earth excavation is a Development of Regional Impact; notifies regional planning commission and Raymond
Summary
The board concluded on June 17, 2026 that a forthcoming earth-excavation proposal qualifies as a Development of Regional Impact because checklist items for pollution, wetlands and aquifer impacts were answered 'Yes'; Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission and the Town of Raymond will be notified.
The Candia Planning Board determined on June 17, 2026, that a proposed earth excavation application scheduled for the board's July 1 meeting constitutes a Development of Regional Impact (DRI). The finding was based on a checklist review in which several environmental and intermunicipal concerns were identified.
During review of the DRI checklist, board members concluded there could be pollution impacts from blasting (noise, air, runoff and roadway cleanup), the property includes wetlands requiring an NHDES wetlands permit, and the aquifer along the property's southern boundary could be affected. The board also noted potential impacts to another community's municipal water supply because of proximity to the Raymond town line.
Because multiple items on the checklist were answered "Yes," the board agreed to notify the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission and the Town of Raymond so those jurisdictions can review and comment as appropriate. The decision does not itself approve any excavation—rather, it triggers intermunicipal notification and further review under regional planning procedures.
