NPPF M4: Considering the impacts of mineral development

M4: Considering the impacts of mineral development 1. Proposals for mineral development should: a. Not have unacceptable adverse impact on the natural and historic environment, human health or aviation safety, taking into account the national decision-making policies in this Framework; including as a result of any cumulative effect of multiple impacts from individual sites and/or from a number of sites in a locality; b. Ensure any unavoidable noise, dust and particle emissions and any vibrations from blasting will be controlled, mitigated or removed at source, and that appropriate noise limits are established for extraction in proximity to noise sensitive properties Other than for development involving peat, coal or onshore oil and gas extraction, to which this policy does not apply. The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy published in: Industrial Strategy - GOV.UK. 53 (recognising that some noisy short-term activities, which may otherwise be regarded as unacceptable, are unavoidable to facilitate minerals extraction); and c. Provide for restoration and aftercare at the earliest opportunity, to be carried out to high environmental standards, through the application of appropriate conditions. Bonds or other financial guarantees to underpin planning conditions should only be sought in exceptional circumstances.