Minerals Policy Guidance Notes 3 Coal mining and colliery spoil disposal
Publication Year
1999
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides advice to mineral planning authorities and the coal industry in England and Wales on how to ensure that the development of coal resources and the disposal of colliery spoil only takes place in accordance with the full and proper protection of the environment and the principles of sustainable development.
Document History
Superseded in Wales only by Minerals Technical Advice Note 2: Coal (WAG, 2009). Superseded by National planning policy framework (DCLG, 2012).
ISBN
9780117534988
Publisher Information
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Formed from the merger of the Department of Transport (DOT) and the Department of the Environment (DOE). Split into the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) and the Department of the Environment, Food and Regional Affairs (DEFRA). The DTLR was disbanded in 2002.
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