Opencast coal policy updated
Series: Scottish Executive News Release ; (SEC418/2004) 27 February 2004 (2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Research assessing the operation and effectiveness of planning guidance on opencast coal has concluded that the Scottish National Planning Policy Guideline 16 (NPPG 16) has provided a solid framework of guidance for planning authorities and that the overall level of opencast coal production in Scotland has not been affected by the introduction of NPPG 16. The Scottish Executive will review and update aspects of its opencast policy in light of the research's recommendations. Scottish Executive News Release http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2004/02/SEC4 18.aspx.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB4009-09 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 125312-1001 |
Research assessing the operation and effectiveness of planning guidance on opencast coal has concluded that the Scottish National Planning Policy Guideline 16 (NPPG 16) has provided a solid framework of guidance for planning authorities and that the overall level of opencast coal production in Scotland has not been affected by the introduction of NPPG 16. The Scottish Executive will review and update aspects of its opencast policy in light of the research's recommendations. Scottish Executive News Release http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2004/02/SEC4 18.aspx.