The Scottish Government

REVIEW OF OLD MINERAL PERMISSIONS

Alan Pollock
David Kirk & Associates
Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
2002

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT
Context
Current Statutory Provisions
Environment and the Minerals Industry
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
CHAPTER TWO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Context
Research Methodology
Response Rates
CHAPTER THREE REVIEW: PROGRESS, TRENDS &
FEATURES
Review Cases - Overview
Specific Features of Review Cases
Appeals
Use of planning or other regulatory agreements
Designated sites
Periodic Reviews
Administrative/ organisational arrangements for review
CHAPTER FOUR ISSUES AND BEST PRACTICE
Statutory Framework
Guidance and advice
Schemes of conditions
Use of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Timescale for determination/ Registration of applications
Lapsed Consents and Enforcement
Public Perception
Planning Authority Staff Resources and Expertise
CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Effectiveness of the Review Process
Recommendations
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ANNEX ONE REVIEW OF OLD MINERAL
PERMISSIONS IN SCOTLAND
ANNEX TWO CASE STUDIES
ANNEX THREE EXAMPLE OF AN APPROVED SCHEME
OF CONDITIONS (UNAMENDED)
ANNEX FOUR EXAMPLE OF AN AMENDED SCHEME
OF CONDITIONS