Policy information sourced from the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan
CSM 1: Sustainable Development
When considering mineral development proposals, the Council will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework and the associated Planning Practice Guidance.
Mineral development that accords with the development plan will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
Where there are no policies relevant to the application or relevant policies are out of date at the time of making the decision then the Council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise, taking into account where either:
- any unacceptable adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole, or
- specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should be restricted.
For more information please see the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan