Policy information sourced from the Essex Minerals Local Plan

P1 Preferred Sites for Sand and Gravel Extraction

In the case of Preferred Sites for sand and gravel extraction, the principle of extraction has been accepted and the need for the release of mineral proven. In the case of Reserve Sites for sand and gravel extraction, the principle of extraction has also been accepted, however, the release of minerals from these sites is subject to the landbank falling below seven years.

The Mineral Planning Authority will grant planning permission for sand and gravel workings within the Preferred and Reserve Sites, listed in Table 5 (Preferred Sites for land won Sand and Gravel Provision) and as shown on the Policies Map, subject to the proposal meeting the detailed development requirements set out in Appendix 1, other relevant policies of the Development Plan for Essex and any other material considerations.

For more information, including Table 5, please see Essex Minerals Local Plan