National Planning Policy Guideline 16 Opencast coal and related minerals
Publication Year
1999
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance on opencast coal and related minerals such as clays for brick making. It indicates the considerations which planning authorities should take into account in framing development plan policies and in determining planning applications for opencast coal and related minerals, having particular regard to their impact on communities and the environment.
Document History
Includes amendment to paragraph 31. Superseded by Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) 16: Opencast coal (SEDD, 2005).
ISBN
9780748081509
Publisher Information
Scottish Office
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