Development Control - Local Plan Minerals

Summary

The Minerals Policies contained in the Local Development Framework aim to strike a balance between Society's need for minerals and the need to protect our environment. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Website contains Minerals Planning Guidance Notes should you require further information.

Eligibility

For all those considering development relating to minerals operations.

Procedure

The Local Development Framework contains Policies against which minerals proposals will be assessed.

Helplines

John Martin, Senior Planning Officer, telephone: (01226) 772589

Oliver Buck, Planning Assistant, telephone: (01226) 772587

Charges/Fees

There are fees for minerals applications, which are determined by Central Government. The Council will tell you how much is payable. The amount varies according to the scale of the proposal. A fee calculator on the Planning Portal can work out the cost of any particular application.

The ODPM's website has documentation on costs and fees for planning services.

Both the Planning Portal and ODPM websites can be accessed by clicking on the links in the 'Associated Links' section on the right hand side.

Methods of payment available

Planning fees can be paid by cheque and credit card at the Planning Reception in Central Offices, Kendray Street, Barnsley. Cheques are to be made payable to 'Barnsley MBC'.

Please note that cash payments cannot be made at Central Offices. If you wish to make a cash payment this can be done at one of the Barnsley Connects offices. Please see the file attachment to find the locations and opening times these offices.

Opening Times/Locations

Planning and Transportation Service
Central Offices
Kendray Street
Barnsley
S70 2TN

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

See the file attachment to view the locations and opening times of the Barnsley Connects offices.

How the customer can help

Not applicable.

Application Form References

Standard Minerals Application Form.

Leaflets

Not applicable.

Distribution Points

Application forms are available from the Planning Reception at Central Office and via the website (click on the associated link).

Applications can be made on-line via the Planning Portal (click on the associated link).

Legislation

The Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Websites

Please click on the links in the 'Associated Links' section on the right hand side.

Response Times/Next Steps

Not applicable.

Out of Hours Procedure

E-mail: developmentcontrol@barnsley.co.uk

Fax: (01226) 772591

A response to your enquiry/comments will be made during office hours at the earliest opportunity.

Owner Officer Contact Details

John Martin.

Telephone: (01226) 772589.

e-mail johnmartin@barnsley.gov.uk

Additional Notes

Not applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not applicable.

Related Links:

• Application Form
• Planning Portal
• ODPM