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CONTENTS
 
PART A : BACKGROUND
1. Introduction
 

The Need for a Minerals Plan

 

Statutory Framework

 

Strategic Policy Context

 

Objectives of the Plan

 

Content of the Plan

 

Plan Scope and Timetable

 

Environmental Appraisal

   
2. Environmental Context
 

Introduction

 

Geology

 

Topography

 

Landscape

 

Habitats

 

The Human Environment

 

Mineral Working in the JMLP Area

   
PART B : POLICIES AND PROPOSALS
3. Development Control
 

Introduction

 

Planning Applications

 

Environmental Considerations

 

Restoration and Aftercare

   
4. Aggregate Minerals
 

Introduction

 

Sand and Gravel

 

Crushed Rock

 

Borrow Pits

 

Recycling and Secondary Aggregates

 

Marine Aggregates

 

Imported Aggregates

   
5. Non-aggregate Minerals
 

Introduction

 

Chalk

 

Clay

 

Peat

   
6. Energy Minerals
 

Introduction

  Oil and Gas
  Coal
   
7.

Environmental Appraisal, Monitoring Review

 

Introduction

 

Environmental Appraisal

 

Monitoring

 

Review

   
8. Future Considerations
   
PART C : INSET MAPS
   
PART D : APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Criteria used in identifying Preferred Areas and Areas of Search
Appendix 2 Statutory Nature Conservation Sites
Appendix 3 Guidelines for Planning Applications
Appendix 4 Code of Practice for the Operation of Mineral Workings
Appendix 5 Guidelines for Environmental Assessment
Appendix 6 Environmental Appraisal
Appendix 7 List of Mineral Workings
   
 
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