Support with domestic abuse
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. Major sporting events can be a difficult time for some people. If you are worried about your own safety, or that of someone you know, confidential support and advice are available on our domestic abuse page.
Minerals development is defined as 'the winning and working of minerals'. This means getting minerals out of the ground and taking them away for processing. Sites may be permitted for this purpose over a long period, but also need a current planning permission in order to be actively working.
Most mineral developments require planning permission. However, there are exceptions. For example, farmers are entitled to extract stone on their farmland for agricultural use, such as for track-mending, or for limestone, but may not sell it or take it out of the farm-holding.