Policy information sourced from the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 2

DMIN 1A: Assessing Proposals for New Minerals Development

Proposals for minerals development will be permitted subject to it being demonstrated that the development would not have an unacceptable impact, including cumulative impact, with other developments upon:

  • Local amenity (including demonstrating that the impacts of noise levels, air quality and dust emissions, light pollution and vibration are acceptable);
  • The health of local residents adjoining the site;
  • The quality and quantity of water within water courses, groundwater and surface water;
  • Drainage systems;
  • The soil resource from the best and most versatile agricultural land;
  • Farming, horticulture and forestry;
  • Aircraft safety due to the risk of bird strike;
  • The safety and capacity of the road network;
  • Public Open Space, the definitive Public Rights of Way network and outdoor recreation facilities;
  • The appearance, quality and character of the landscape, countryside and visual environment and any local features that contribute to its local distinctiveness;
  • Land stability;
  • The natural and geological environment (including biodiversity and ecological conditions for habitats and species); and
  • The historic environment including heritage and archaeological assets.

For more information please see the Local Plan: Part 2