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100) Do you agree with the proposed prohibition on identifying new coal sites in policy M1, and to the removal of coal from the list of minerals of national and local importance? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
The RTPI strongly supports the ambition to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and provide assistance to the green energy transition.
101) Do you agree with how policy M1 sets out how the development plan should consider oil and gas? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
102) Do you agree with the proposed addition of critical and growth minerals to the glossary definition of ‘minerals of national and local importance’? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
103) Do you agree criteria b of policy M2 strikes the right balance between preventing minerals sterilisation and facilitating non minerals development? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
104) Do you agree policy M3 appropriately reflects the importance of critical and growth minerals? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
The RTPI supports the approach taken to recognising the significant importance of critical and growth minerals, attributing substantial weight to the matter in decision making. We also welcome their addition to the glossary definition of minerals of national and local importance.
105) Do you agree with the exclusion of development involving onshore oil and gas extraction from policy M3? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
106) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
107) Do you agree policy M4 sufficiently addresses the impacts of mineral development, noting that other national decision-making policies will also apply? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
108) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
109) Do you agree with approach to coal, oil and gas in policy M5? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
110) Are there any other exceptional circumstances in which coal extraction should be permitted? Yes/No
No.
111) If yes, please outline the exceptional circumstances in which you think coal extraction should be permitted.
No further comment.
112) Do you agree policy M6 strikes the right balance between preventing the sterilisation of minerals reserves and minerals-related activities, and facilitating non-minerals development? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
113) Does policy M6 provide sufficient clarity on the role of Minerals Consultation Areas? Strongly agree, partly agree, neither agree nor disagree, partly disagree, strongly disagree.
Strongly agree.
a) Please provide your reasons, particularly if you disagree.
No further comment.
