Section 9.5 Mining and Aggregates – development management policy assessed
It is stated in the Draft CDP that in order to provide a holistic consideration of policies and objectives, each chapter provides specific policy objectives, followed by development management standards. In the case of the section 9.5 Mining and Aggregates, a dedicated section to the extractive industry, it is stated that the following National Guidelines (as may be superseded and/or updated) should be complied with. These seem to be provided in place of specific development management standards for the sector. The guidelines are listed below,
- Environmental Management (EPA 2006);
- Quarries and Ancillary Activities: DOECLG Guidelines 2004);
- Environmental Code (ICF 2006);
- Geological Heritage Guidelines (ICF & GSI 2008);
- Archaeological Code of Practice ((ICF & DOECLG 2009);
- Sections 261 & 261A Planning and Development Acts 2000 – 2013.
It should be noted that Roadstone Ltd. will operate its quarry property assets in accordance with best practice guidelines for the sector.