Planning (Opencast Mining Separation Zones) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to require planning authorities to impose a minimum distance between opencast mining developments and residential properties; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill would require the Secretary of State to publish guidance on opencast mining policy in England. The guidance must include a specific policy requiring a 500-metre separation zone to be maintained between opencast mining sites and the nearest residential premises, unless the circumstances are exceptional.</p><p>It would require that mineral planning authorities in England must have regard to any such guidance issued when fulfilling their functions.</p><p>The Bill would bring the guidance on opencast mining in England more closely into line with the guidance that applies in Scotland and Wales.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
30 June 2010 – 30 June 2010
- 2nd reading· Commons
11 February 2011 – 11 February 2011
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 691.