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New clean air rules for opencast mines

Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1419) 18 May 2001, 5(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: The Scottish Executive has issued new planning guidance on the siting of opencast mines and mineral workings within 1km of communities. Planning permission should only be refused where air quality standards may be breached and dust reduction measures cannot be introduced.

The Scottish Executive has issued new planning guidance on the siting of opencast mines and mineral workings within 1km of communities. Planning permission should only be refused where air quality standards may be breached and dust reduction measures cannot be introduced.