DM16 Control of non-mineral development likely to affect active minerals sites or sites recently granted consent for mineral working Policy DM16: The text states that non-mineral development within 500 metres of an active mineral site, or a site recently granted consent, would be resisted where development would significantly impair mineral working without mitigation measures being put in place. Any development that would impair mineral working should be resisted and it is not necessary to

Policy DM16: Control of non-mineral development likely to affect active minerals sites or sites recently granted consent for mineral working Test of Soundness Positively Prepared - yes Justified - yes Effective - yes Consistency to NPPF - yes Legal & Procedural Requirements Inc. Duty to Cooperate - yes Support - The Coal Authority supports this policy which will establish a framework for ensuring that existing and permitted mineral extraction sites are adequately protected from sensitive