Minerals Planning Policy
51¥ is the Minerals Planning Authority for 51¥ and is responsible for preparing planning policies on mineral development.
51¥ Minerals Local Plan
The Council's current policies are set out in 51¥ Minerals Local Plan and this was adopted on 14 July 2022.
The council has published the Minerals Local Plan and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal (see “Background documents, assessments and appraisals: Statutory Assessments”).
These documents can also be inspected at County Hall reception (Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP), during normal office hours and at public libraries in 51¥.
The Council is also preparing a Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document.
If you would like to be informed about future consultations directly, please contact us to register on our planning consultation database.
The adopted Minerals Local Plan
The adopted 51¥ Minerals Local Plan 2018-2036 (adopted July 2022) sets out the Council's planning policies for mineral development.
Background to the Minerals Local Plan
Background evidence and information on the preparation of the Minerals Local Plan.
Emerging Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document
Commitment to the preparation of a separate Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD)
Statement regarding delays to the preparation of mineral planning policy
Information on the mineral planning policy.
Mineral Resource Safeguarding
Information and guidance notes on Mineral Resource Assessments.
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