SECTION 1- Introduction
Introduction
Minerals Policy
Purpose of Guidance
Scope of Guidance
SECTION 2 - Sensitivity Maps & Strategic Datasets
Using
the Maps and Datasets
Development
Plan Inputs
Maps and Sample Datasets
SECTION 3 - Assessing Natural Heritage Sensitivity to Development Proposals
Natural
Heritage Impacts
The Assessment Process
Step 1 - Understanding the Development
Proposal
Step 2 - Gathering Background Information
Step 3 - Field Survey/Site Visit
Step 4 - Determining the Impacts
on SNH’s Areas of Interest
Step 5 - Assessing Mitigation, Restoration
and After-Use Proposals
Step 6 - Assessing Potential Cumulative
Impact
Step 7 - Assessing the Overall Significance
of the Impacts and Making a Decision
Step 8 - Forming a Response
SECTION 4 - Supplementary Guidance
Earth
Heritage
Nature
Conservation
Landscape
Recreation
and Access
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Policy Guidance on
Opencast Coal and the Natural Heritage (Draft)
Appendix 2: Earth Science Classifications
Appendix 3: Nature Conservation
Appendix 4: Further References
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