Policy information sourced from the Surrey Minerals Plan
MC14 Reducing the adverse impacts of mineral development
Mineral development will be permitted only where a need has been demonstrated and the applicant has provided information sufficient for the mineral planning authority to be satisfied that there would be no significant adverse impacts arising from the development. Proposals for development within preferred areas will be expected to address the key development requirements set out for each.
In determining planning applications for mineral development, potential impacts related to the following issues, where relevant, will be considered, giving particular attention to those highlighted in any screening opinion made for the site:
- noise, dust, fumes, vibration, illumination, including that related to traffic, generated by the development;
- flood risk, including opportunities to enhance flood storage, dewatering and its potential impacts, water quality, and land drainage
- the appearance, quality and character of the landscape and any features that contribute to its distinctiveness;
- the natural environment, biodiversity and geological conservation interests;
- the historic landscape, sites or structures of architectural and historic interest and their settings, and sites of existing or potential archaeological interest or their settings;
- public open space, the rights of way network, and outdoor recreation facilities;
- the use, quality and integrity of land and soil resources, land stability and the integrity of adjoining transport infrastructure;
- the need to manage the risk of birds striking aircraft;
- cumulative impacts arising from the interactions between mineral developments, and between mineral and other forms of development;
- any other matter relevant to the planning application.
For more information please see the Surrey Minerals Plan