Policy information sourced from the Surrey Minerals Plan
MC17 Restoring mineral workings
Mineral working will be permitted only where the mineral planning authority is satisfied that the site can be restored and managed to a high standard. Restored sites should be:
- sympathetic to the character and setting of the wider area; and
- capable of sustaining an appropriate after-use.
Restoration of mineral workings should be completed at the earliest opportunity and progressive restoration will be required where appropriate. The applicant will be expected to agree a scheme with the mineral planning authority detailing how the land will be restored and managed before, during and after working.
For more information please see the Surrey Minerals Plan