Policy information sourced from the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals & Waste Plan

DM13 High Quality Design of Minerals and Waste Development

  1. Proposals for minerals and waste development must demonstrate that they have taken every opportunity to make a positive contribution to the quality and character of the area.
  2. The design of appropriate facilities for minerals and waste development should:
    • Help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
    • Maximise the re-use or recycling of materials in its construction;
    • Minimise impact on resources;
    • Protect and enhance the character and quality of the site’s setting and the contribution to place making in the area; and
    • Protect and, wherever possible, enhance soils and not result in the net loss of best and most versatile agricultural land.

For more information please see the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals & Waste Plan