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How this part of the Local Plan Options Document works
These Development Management policy option pages contain the following sections:
Policy background
- Relevant national policy or regulations
- National or regional trends
- Local situation and needs/li>
- How we have dealt with this issue in the past
- The thinking behind the policy
Policy options for the new Local Plan
We may suggest a variety of approaches:
- Keeping existing policy as it is
- Making small changes
- Replacing the policy with something that is substantially different
- Identifying factors or events which may affect this policy in the future
Policy option analysis
- A list of the advantages and disadvantages that we have identified for each of the policy options we are presenting.
View the Minerals and Waste Topic Paper and Minerals Planning Policy Advice Evidence Base for in-depth focus about this topic, and the evidence which informs our policy. Visit our library of Local Plan Options supporting documents to learn more.
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9.489 There is historically a low level of mineral activity within Bath and North East Somerset and this situation is unlikely to significantly change during the Plan period. A policy framework is therefore in place against which all minerals developments will be determined, and to ensure full consideration is given to minerals related planning applications.
9.490 It is proposed to retain the existing policy, with minor amendments to clarify expectations from developers with regard to proposals.
9.491 The proposed approach is as follows:
Option A
Retain policy text with minor amendments to demonstrate a more prescriptive and ambitious approach that provides clarity on the expectations of B&NES in terms of applications made under this policy.
Advantages of Option A
This provides greater certainty on what evidence developers are expected to submit with planning applications.
Disadvantages of Option A
None identified.