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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 286
Received: 01/10/2013
Respondent: Essex County Council
The National Planning Policy Framework requires Minerals Planning Authorities to define Mineral Safeguarding Areas (MSAs) within their Local Plans so that known locations of specific minerals are not sterilised by other forms of development.
The proposed 22 residential sites (10 or more dwellings) have been checked against the Mineral Safeguarding Areas (mineral deposits) and Consultation Areas (minerals development/facilities), as required by the emerging Minerals Local Plan, Policy S8 - Safeguarding mineral resources and mineral reserves. The Mineral Planning Authority considers there are no impacts arising from the proposed sites. The Mineral Safeguarding Areas should be identified on the Policies Map.
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