Policy information sourced from the Minerals local plan for Berkshire (Part 1)

Policy 6

Proposals for sand and gravel extraction will be judged in accordance with Policies 7 to 24 of this Plan. In all cases, planning permission will only be granted if the local planning authority is satisfied

  1. that an acceptable balance has been struck between the need for the mineral and all relevant environmental, agricultural, amenity and other relevant planning considerations; and
  2. that the details of the proposal, including the proposals for the method of working, site restoration, after-care and after-use, satisfy the detailed requirements set out in this plan.

For more information please see the Minerals local plan for Berkshire (Part 1)