Cr Leigh Williams led the charge against the proposal put forward by Greg and Jody Kirk, which originally called for 50,000 cubic metres of fill to be trucked into the site over a five year period.

Cr Williams said the number of truck movements and associated noise that came with filling in the quarry would adversely impact on the amenity of residents along Tizzana Road.

He listed the poor condition of Tizzana Road as being unsuitable for the size of the trucks used to truck-in the fill.

Cr Williams also added lack of environmental planning test and environmental impact studies meant that a proper assessment of the impact of the refilling of the site could not take place.

The 8:4 vote refusing the application has been welcomed by residents against the proposal, many of whom were vocal on the night.

Long-time quarry protester Jenny Simpson addressed the meeting, saying it was time council stopped "letting residents down" in their decision making.

Yesterday Mrs Simpson told The Gazette she was very happy with the outcome.

"I'm pleased the views of residents were listened to by the majority of councillors and I thank them for their support," she said.

"Our major concern has always been the safety of road users and school children. Thank you council for listening to us."

The Kirk's DA consultant Noel Billyard spoke on behalf of the family, telling The Gazette they were very disappointed with the "short-sighted decision".

"The Kirks still have a quarry that needs rehabilitation and they have been prevented from doing anything about it," he said.

"They were prepared to discuss options and conditions with the community so as not to cause problems and have agreed to hours of operation for truck movements set by council staff.

"Council has merely tried to avoid making a responsible decision to appease an ill-informed, vocal minority of residents. We believe they are just delaying the inevitable. This process of refilling the quarry will occur."

Mr Billyard said the Kirks are seeking legal advice on the matter.

"It's not over with," he said.