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Adopted Minerals Local Plan

The adopted Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan 2018-2036 (adopted July 2022) sets out the Council's planning policies for mineral development.

Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan (2018-2036)

The Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan 2018 - 2036 (adopted July 2022) (PDF) sets out the Council's planning policies for mineral development. It guides:

how much and what minerals we need to be able to supply
where minerals should be extracted
how sites should be worked and how they should be "restored" when working has finished
how minerals development should ensure Worcestershire's people and places are protected and enhanced

The Minerals Local Plan is part of the Development Plan and is used by Worcestershire County Council’s planning officers and Planning and Regulatory Committee to make decisions about planning applications for mineral extraction, processing and restoration.

It is also used by the City, Borough and District Councils in Worcestershire to ensure other types of development do not sterilise mineral resources or negatively impact mineral infrastructure.

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Please contact us if you have any queries or require access to a paper copy of the adopted Minerals Local Plan.