Residents and businesses are being urged to have their say in the final round of consultation for a new Minerals Local Plan for the county. 

The newly published draft plan for Derbyshire, excluding the Peak Park, contains the policies that are being proposed to guide planning decisions on applications for new or extended quarries and other minerals extraction up to 2038. 

Measures to avoid and minimise potential environmental impacts of mineral extraction or quarrying which can raise concerns for local communities are also set out in the plan. 

A series of drop-in sessions will also be held for members of the public, with High Peak’s being held at Buxton Library on Monday 3 April from 2.30-6.30pm. 

Details about the consultation and how to take part are available online at derbyshire.gov.uk/mineralsconsultation 

Councillor Carolyn Renwick, DCC’s Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, said: “Mining and quarrying are an important part of our past, present, and future. 

She said Derbyshire is rich in minerals and the same geology also creates striking landscapes which are important to the visitor industry and the local economy. 

“While these important minerals can only be mined and quarried where they occur, unfortunately this almost always causes some impact on the environment and local communities.  

“The challenge is to find the best balance between these competing interests.” 

All comments received on the current draft will be sent with the draft plan to the independent planning inspector as part of the approvals process. 

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