Policy M1 – Minerals: Planning permission criteria

Planning permission will be granted where the need for development can be demonstrated and where the proposal will not have a detrimental impact on landscape quality and natural heritage, including lands and species designated or protected for landscape quality importance, natural heritage or scientific interest. Environmental reports or technical assessments may be required to support planning proposals to demonstrate that there will be no adverse effects. Where necessary and appropriate, suitable mitigation measures may require to be agreed and implemented to ensure the proposal will not have a significant impact on environmental quality.