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 nearby non-mineral development.