Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan

Policy 67 Minerals Workings and Associated Development

In considering planning applications for mineral extraction, the Council will require assurance that:

  • The quality and quantity of the mineral concerned is such that any working would be economically viable;
  • Any associated development to be located on the site is essential to the viability of the proposal; and
  • The land will be restored to an appropriate Green Belt use when extraction is complete.

The Council will seek to ensure that the effects of mineral extraction, including associated development and generated traffic are minimised. Proposals will be required to meet each of the following criteria, where appropriate:

  • Best and most versatile agricultural land (as defined in Policy 62) must be capable of being restored to, or close to, its former undisturbed physical characteristics;
  • No long term effects on the landscape should result, and the short term effects must be minimised; and
  • Restoration should be carried out to a high standard.

For more information please see the Local Plan