Why is the Minerals Development Plan Document being produced as a joint effort in Greater Manchester?
There are a number of benefits for the ten Greater Manchester Authorities joining together to produce the Minerals Plan. Not only are there cost savings for the Authorities, working jointly will ensure a strategic view is taken and all Authorities have the same policies for dealing with minerals planning applications. The Minerals Plan is being prepared by the Greater Manchester Geological Unit on behalf of all the Greater Manchester Authorities. An Officer Steering Group made up of Planning Officers and a Joint Committee made up of Councilors from all the Greater Manchester Authorities is guiding the process.
