National Planning Policy Guideline NPPG 4: LAND FOR MINERAL WORKING
notes
105. This NPPG replaces the National Planning Guideline, "Aggregate Working" (published in 1977) and the Land Use Summary Sheet No. 8 "Aggregate Working", which are now withdrawn. It also supersedes the planning guidance in the National Planning Guideline, "Priorities for Development Planning (paras 42-43 on aggregate working) (published in 1981), and the guidance in SDD Circular 4/1984 (Opencast Coal) which is now cancelled.
106. Enquiries about the content of this guideline should be addressed to Brian Spiers (031-244-4248). Further copies and a list of current NPPGs and planning circulars may be obtained from Room 6/84, New St Andrew's House, Edinburgh EH1 3TG (031-244-4082). Advice on good practice is available in Planning Advice Notes from Room 5/87, New St Andrew's House (031-244-4219).