Policy information sourced from the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan

DM 21 Incidental Mineral Extraction

Planning permission for mineral extraction that forms a subordinate and ancillary element of other development will be granted provided that operations are only for a temporary period. Where planning permission is granted, conditions will be imposed to ensure that the site can be restored to an alternative after-use in accordance with Policy DM 19 should the main development be delayed or not implemented.