As the Minerals and Waste Planning Authority (MWPA), ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ has a statutory obligation to plan for a steady and adequate supply of minerals and enough facilities to manage waste arising in the county. These are strategically important issues that have local and regional cross-boundary implications. The MWPA also seeks to ensure that the impacts of minerals and waste management development in the county are controlled to acceptable levels and opportunities to grow ÄûÃʵ¼°¹'s economy, address health inequalities, enable a greener future and empower thriving communities are maximised.
Minerals and waste policies and plans
Information and services
Existing Minerals Plan
View the existing minerals development framework
Existing Waste Plan
View the existing waste development framework
Minerals and Waste Development Scheme May 2023 to 2027
View the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme
Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement sets out how we will involve the local community and interested parties in our work
Minerals and Waste Policies Map
Interactive map showing key planning designations and sites information.
Oil and gas development in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹
Frequently asked questions about oil and gas development in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹
Data collection and general data protection
How we use, manage, store and delete personal data in line with privacy regulations
Contact the Minerals and Waste Policy Team
How to contact the team
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- Reviewed: 05 Mar 2025
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