Deposit Draft Policy Number and Title	Proposed Modification / New Policy	Reason for Proposed Modification
Resource Management Policy 1: Pollution	Resource Management Policy 1: Pollution All new development will minimise or avoid air, noise, water, land and light pollution ~~by means including through good design, waste minimisation and the control of operations.~~ Regard will be given to the individual or *and* cumulative impact of potentially polluting development in considering whether it would have an unacceptable effect on the environment. Decisions concerning new sites for environmentally sensitive development will take account of the detrimental effects of existing or *and* proposed sources of pollution.	In response to representations, including GOEM, to the deposit draft to clarify the meaning of the Policy.
Resource Management Policy 2: Energy Efficiency	Resource Management Policy 2: Energy Efficiency All proposals for development of individual buildings, mixtures of land uses and land use patterns will be expected, through design, layout, use of materials, and relationship of different land uses, to take full account of their ability to: a) minimise the consumption of energy resources ~~over~~ ~~time~~, particularly non-renewable energy; b) promote a more efficient use of energy resources; c) promote walking, cycling and the economic operation of public transport, *rail freight and waterborne transport* and d) reduce the need to travel by car.	In response to representations to the deposit draft to include reference in the Policy to rail and water and GOEM to clarify the policy.
Resource Management Policy 3: Renewable Energy	Resource Management Policy 3: ~~Renewable~~ *Energy Installations* ~~The production and use of renewable energy, and in particular, passive solar design will be promoted.~~ *Proposals for energy generating installations will be permitted provided that:* *any adverse impact is minimised and outweighed by the wider benefits that the proposal may bring;* *they do not adversely affect designated environmental assets or designated landscape features;* *they meet high environmental standards;* *they can demonstrate that they meet energy requirements;* *they are, as far as practicable, well located in relation to the existing electricity trassimission network and;* *they offer, where possible, scope for heat recovery for example by the use of combined Heat and Power technology.* *The generation of energy form renewable sources will be encouraged and particular account will be taken of the wider environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources.*	It is proposed to widen the scope of the Pre-EIP Change proposed to Resource Management Policy 3 in accordance with the Panel Recommendations for the reasons given in the Panel Report (paragraph 1.16) subject to: In response to representations to the deposit draft from various respondents to provide criteria which can be used to assess proposals for renewable and non-renewable energy development. To have regard to RPG 8.
Resource Management Policy 4: The Water Environment	Resource Management Policy 4: The Water Environment Development will only be acceptable: a) if measures to maximise efficient use of water, including grey water, have been taken into account; b) where it will not ~~adversely affect either~~ *have an unacceptable impact on* the source of the water supply, *the supply of water for navigation,* or the role of the natural watercourse system for providing essential drainage of land, valuable wildlife environments and amenity areas; ~~c) in areas not at direct risk from flooding or in areas which would not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere; and~~ c) in locations where adequate water resources exist, or where resources can be provided *in a sustainable manner; d) if surface water run-off is minimised by incorporating and maintaining sustainable drainage systems or retention systems, where appropriate.* Development will not be acceptable if it would be at unacceptable risk from flooding or, if alone or together with existing and committed development, it would increase the risk of flooding elsewhere, unless provision is made for adequate measures to mitigate the effects on the flooding regime.	In response to representations to the deposit draft and in accordance with RPG8 to: include a new criterion relating to sustainable drainage systems. include a separate paragraph on flood risk reduction. include reference to measures to mitigate the effects on the flooding regime. to address concerns about the availability and provision of water services. to refer to the supply of water for navigation. to include the word "unacceptable" in criterion b). This modification builds on the Pre-EIP Change proposed for this policy.
Resource Management Policy 5: Agricultural Land	Resource Management Policy 5: Agricultural Land Development *affecting agricultural land* which is irreversible will only be acceptable where it would not ~~adversely affect~~ *result in the loss of* the best and most versatile ~~agricultural~~ land, ~~ie.~~ *(Grades 1, 2 and 3a), except where* ~~unless~~ there is an overriding need for the development and ~~there is no alternative site of a lower grade available~~ *where greater weight should be given to sustainability considerations in respect of alternative sites on poorer quality land.*	In accordance with the Panel Recommendations for the reasons given in the Panel Report (paragraphs 3.34). This modification builds on the Pre-EIP Change proposed for this policy.
Resource Management Policy 6 Safeguarding Mineral Resources	Resource Management Policy 6: Safeguarding Mineral Resources Land will not be allocated and planning permission will not be granted for surface development which could sterilise important, economically workable deposits of minerals. ~~Exceptionally~~, Where development of land is considered essential, and proven resources would be permanently sterilised, planning permission will be granted for the prior extraction of the mineral, provided any adverse environmental impacts can be kept to an acceptable level.	In response to representations to the deposit draft. As the Policy requires the development to be essential, the resource has to be proven and the environmental impacts controlled.
Resource Management Policy 8 Land Release: Waste Management	Resource Management Policy 8: Land Release: Waste Management When allocating land ~~and~~ or considering planning applications for the management of waste, consideration will be given to the need to release land to maintain an adequate network of waste management facilities. In releasing such land regard will be given to the principle of Integrated Waste Management, sufficient to meet local needs and to contribute towards regional self sufficiency in treating or disposing of all types of waste produced in the region, while minimising the effect on the environment. *sufficient provision will be made to meet needs, based upon the following principles* *i) Consideration of the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO);* *ii) Regional Self-Sufficiency;* *iii) The Proximity Principle; and,* *iv) The Waste Hierarchy.*	In response to representations to the deposit draft to make reference to Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO), regional self sufficiency, the proximity principle and the waste hierarchy. To update the Policy in relation to the publication of updated information: Waste Local Plan Inspectors Report RPG 8.
Resource Management Policy 9: Environmental Impact of Mineral Extraction and Waste Management	Resource Management Policy 9: Environmental Impact of Mineral Extraction and Waste Management When allocating land and considering planning applications for the extraction of minerals or for waste management development or related development, account will be taken of its likely impact on the environment and the need for the development when it is a material consideration. Where development would cause demonstrable harm to interests of ~~recognised~~ *acknowledged* importance, planning permission will only be granted where the need for the development outweighs such demonstrable harm.	In response to representations to the deposit draft to accord with PPG 1 General Policy and Principles.
Resource Management Policy 10: Igneous Rock Extraction	Resource Management Policy 10: Igneous Rock Extraction Planning permission for igneous rock extraction will be granted where the proposal is to extend an existing operational quarry to ensure continuity of supply, provided that the environmental impact of the proposed development can reasonably be kept to an acceptable level. New quarries will only be considered if, ~~in exceptional circumstances~~, the continuity of supply could not be met from existing quarries, or extensions to them, and provided that the environmental impact of the proposed development can reasonably be kept to an acceptable level.	In response to representations to the deposit draft from GOEM who do not consider that the deleted wording adds anything to the Policy.
Resource Management Policy 11: Coal Mining and Colliery Spoil Disposal	Resource Management Policy 11: Coal Mining and Colliery Spoil Disposal Planning permission will not *normally* be granted for the extraction of coal or for the disposal of colliery spoil unless: a) the adverse environmental impact ~~and other effects~~ of the proposed development can be kept to an acceptable level; or b) in other cases, the ~~adverse effects~~ *likely impacts* of the proposal are outweighed by the benefits. In the case of proposals for opencast coal extraction, particular regard will be given to the potential for cumulative impact, including *the* potential impact on existing businesses and opportunities for future investment, and any potential environmental improvements *and other benefits* which the development would bring about.	In response to representations to the deposit draft to reflect advice in Minerals Planning Guidance 3 Coal Mining and Colliery Spoil Disposal.
Resource Management Policy 12: Transportation of Minerals and Waste	Resource Management Policy 12: Transportation of Minerals and Waste When allocating land and considering planning applications for the extraction of minerals and waste management operations, account will be taken of the transportation implications of the proposed development. ~~Encouragement will be given to the transportation of minerals and waste by means other than road~~. *Rail, canal and pipeline as a means of transporting waste should be used wherever reasonably practicable.* Where road borne transportation is involved, associated heavy lorry movements will be restricted from using unsuitable roads.	In response to representations to the deposit draft to Accessibility and Transport Policy 6 that more emphasis is needed on transportation by rail and water.
Resource Management Policy 13: Restoration Aftercare and Afteruse	Resource Management Policy 13: Restoration Aftercare and Afteruse When granting planning permission for mineral working or the use of land for the disposal of waste materials or related development, restoration to an acceptable use will be required at the earliest opportunity. Priority will be given, where appropriate, to restoration to forestry, water recreation or nature conservation uses. After restoration has been completed a programme of aftercare ~~for an appropriate period~~	In response to representations to the deposit draft from GOEM who do not consider that the deleted wording adds anything to the Policy.
Resource Management Policy 14: Recovery of Waste	Resource Management Policy 14: Recovery of Waste Proposals for Waste management *~~proposals for~~* ~~development which incorporate~~ the recovery of waste will be permitted, provided any adverse environmental impacts of the development can be kept to an acceptable level.	In response to representations to the deposit draft to clarify that the purpose of this Policy is to encourage waste recovery and not necessarily to encourage any type of development which incorporates waste recovery.