Minerals planning

We are responsible for dealing with all minerals planning matters. This includes:

  • authorising planning applications for mineral extraction related development;
  • monitoring of sites for compliance with planning conditions;
    preparation and implementation of planning policies to control minerals matters; and
  • taking enforcement action against unauthorised development.


If you have any queries on minerals planning in Suffolk, please contact Terry Burns, Minerals and Waste Planning Manager:

Telephone: 01473 264764
Email: planning@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk


Minerals Planning Policy

The new national planning system requires the replacement of the existing Minerals Local Plan with a Minerals and Waste Development Framework (M&WDF). This process has commenced in Suffolk and will include a set of Minerals Development Plan Documents to guide minerals planning in the county for the next 15 years.


Consultation


The first stage in producing the new Minerals and Waste Development Framework is to review the current Suffolk Minerals Local Plan. Three main documents will be produced: the Minerals Core Strategy DPD, the Minerals Specific Site Allocations DPD and the Proposals Map. 

The Minerals Core Strategy was submitted to the Secretary of State by Suffolk County Council on 22 October 2007. For more details click here.

Further information about minerals planning:

Minerals Core Strategy
Information about minerals development in Suffolk
Minerals Core Strategy DPD Examination
Minerals Core Strategy Development Plan Examination. Elizabeth Kerry, Scrutiny & Monitoring
Minerals Core Strategy Submission Supporting Documents
Submission Supporting Documents
Minerals Site Allocation - Issues & Options
Previous Version on Minerals Site Allocation, Issues & Option documents.
Minerals Site Allocations - Perferred Options
Minerals Site Allocations Preferred Option Document
Minerals Specific Site Allocation
Consultation for the Site Specific criteria
Suffolk Minerals Local Plan
The Suffolk Minerals Local Plan (May 1999 adopted)