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

DM8 Restoration of Minerals and Waste Developments

  1. Planning permission for minerals extraction and temporary waste management development will be granted only where satisfactory provision has been made for high standards of restoration and aftercare such that the intended after-use of the site is achieved in a timely manner, including where necessary for its long-term management.
  2. The restoration of minerals and waste developments should reinforce or enhance the quality and character of the local area and should contribute to the delivery of local objectives for biodiversity, landscape character, historic environment, flood risk management or community use where these are consistent with the Development Plan and national policies and guidance.
  3. Proposals for all mineral extraction and landfill sites must be accompanied by a restoration and aftercare scheme and should be phased throughout the life of the development.

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