The Minerals Options Paper identifies a number of issues and options relating to future minerals development within Somerset. The consultation covers all minerals extracted in Somerset; namely peat, aggregates and building stones. It provides an opportunity for consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public. Feedback from this consultation will inform the preparation of the County Council's Minerals Core Strategy which will run to the year 2028.
Please note responses will be treated as in the public domain. Contact us if you have concerns about commercial confidentiality with supporting information.
Weblinks
Somerset County Councils Minerals Development Plan page, including all relevant consultation documents and weblinks to other relevant documents -
This consultation has now closed.
Consultation Documents
1) Summary: Minerals Options Paper (1.6Mb)
This document presents a summary of the issues and potential options relating to future minerals development in Somerset together with consultation questions.
06 Jan 2012 09:56-
2) Summary: Minerals Options Paper - Figures (557Kb)
This document contains the figures included in the Summary Minerals Options Paper.
06 Jan 2012 09:57 -
3) Minerals Options Paper (806Kb)
This document identifies a number of relevant issues and potential options relating to future minerals development within Somerset.
15 Dec 2011 08:36 -
4) Minerals Options Paper - Appendices (3.0Mb)
This document contains the appendices included in the Minerals Options Paper.
06 Jan 2012 09:57 -
5) Sustainability Appraisal - Interim Report (437Kb)
This report has been prepared by Land Use Consultants to assess the environmental, social and economic impacts of the proposed options.
14 Dec 2011 11:11 -
6) Somerset Strategic Sites Assessment (4.5Mb)
A review of the crushed rock aggregate quarries in the Mendips in order to identify quarries that should be considered for allocation as strategic sites.
30 Jan 2012 11:35
Consultation Summary
| Name | Minerals Options Consultation |
|---|---|
| Description | The Minerals Options Paper identifies a number of issues and potential options relating to future minerals development within Somerset. The consultation covers all minerals extracted in Somerset, namely peat, aggregates and building stones. It provides an opportunity for consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public. Feedback from this consultation will inform the preparation of the County Council's Minerals Core Strategy which will run to the year 2028. NB: responses will be treated as in the public domain. |
| Dates | From 15 Dec 2011 to 12 Feb 2012. |
| Status | Closed |
