Policy information sourced from the Essex Minerals Local Plan

P2 Preferred Sites for Silica Sand Extraction

In the case of Preferred Sites for silica sand, the principle of extraction has been accepted and the need for the release of mineral proven.

The Mineral Planning Authority will grant planning permission for silica sand workings within the Preferred Site listed in Table 6 (Preferred Site for Silica Sand 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 6, please see Essex Minerals Local Plan