Comment

Draft Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan

Representation ID: 31011

Received: 27/09/2018

Respondent: Aggergate Industries

Representation Summary:

Mineral restoration schemes provide a good opportunity to improve biodiversity but it is not the only approach to restoring a mineral site.

Mineral restoration should incorporate the principles of sustainable development, providing a beneficial afteruse for future generations.

The protection and enhancement of biodiversity should be a stand alone policy .

Full text:

Mineral restoration schemes provide a good opportunity to improve biodiversity but it is not the only approach to restoring a mineral site.

Mineral restoration should incorporate the principles of sustainable development, providing a beneficial afteruse for future generations.

The protection and enhancement of biodiversity should be a stand alone policy .