Policy information sourced from the Minerals local plan for Berkshire (Part 2)

Policy M5 - Consideration of Planning Applications

Within the framework of Policy M4 mineral extraction will normally be permitted only if the County Council is satisfied that:

  1. the need for the mineral outweighs all adverse environmental and other impacts of the proposal;
  2. a satisfactory scheme for the working and restoration oof the site has been agreed, including details of lorry haul routes, in order to minimise the impact on living conditions;
  3. the land will be promptly restored to a high standard for an agreed after-use; and
  4. the proposals for restoration, aftercare and after-use of the site make provision for suitable environmental and (wherever appropriate) other public benefits.

For more information please see the Minerals local plan for Berkshire (Part 2)