Policy information sourced from the Buckinghamshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan
22: Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Proposals for minerals and waste development should conserve and enhance the Chilterns AONB, comply with the prevailing AONB Management Plan and other relevant guidance, and demonstrate exceptional circumstances and that the development is in the public interest.
Proposals for mineral extraction within the Chilterns AONB and its setting will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that it does not conflict with the purpose(s) of the designation of the Chilterns AONB. Small-scale proposals to extract brickclay for use at the existing and former small scale brickworks of the Chiltern Hills will be permitted within the Chilterns AONB where compliant with relevant MWLP policies.
Proposals for waste development within the Chilterns AONB and its setting will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that it:
- does not result in harm to the AONB and does not conflict with the purpose(s) of the designation; and
- contributes towards provision of waste management capacity for preparing for re-use and recycling; and
- supports the economies and social well-being of local communities in the area; and
- includes opportunities, where appropriate, to enhance the character, assets and appearance of the AONB and its setting, including ensuring a high standard of design for development and integration of the site within its landscape setting; and
- is compliant with relevant MWLP policies.
For more information please see the Buckinghamshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan