Policy information sourced from the Hertfordshire Minerals Local Plan Review

15 Landfill

The reclamation of mineral workings with waste will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the disposal of waste is necessary to achieve the restoration proposals. The County Council will require any infilling of pits to be achieved within an appropriate timescale and in such a way as to minimise settlement. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that where restoration with fill, particularly non-degradable (inert) fill, is proposed, there is a sufficient total quantity of fill likely to be available to ensure restoration at the required rate. Sufficient resources must be made available for site preparation, reinstatement and restoration. Permission may be refused if it cannot be demonstrated that suitable material is available.

When determining an application which includes filling, the County Council will pay particular regard to the standard of restoration which can be achieved and, where appropriate, to the past and present restoration record of the operator. Permission will be refused where there is serious doubt as to whether satisfactory restoration can be achieved.

For more information, please see the Hertfordshire Minerals Local Plan Review