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Minerals Assessment

Last updated October 29, 2026.

Local validation checklist code B11

  1. When you'll need to provide this
  2. What you'll need to include
  3. Why we need it

When you'll need to provide this

You may need to include this if you're submitting your planning application to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

These requirements apply to applications sumittted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.

  • If the site is located within a Minerals Safeguarding Area unless it is an exempt development as detailed in 'Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013 – 2030 (KMWLP) Policy DM7(6)'
  • Exempt development is householder applications, infill development of a minor nature in existing built-up areas, advertisement applications, reserved matters applications, minor extensions and changes of use of buildings, minor works, non-material amendments to current planning permissions. NB Minor development is as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015. Kent County Council - Minerals & Waste Policy DM7(6)

Typical proposals

The minerals assessment planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:

Home extension or alteration; New house; New housing development; Commercial development; Industrial or warehouse development

What you'll need to provide

What you'll need to include in your application

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

Mineral Assessment.

Why we need you to provide this

Why we need you to include this in your application.

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

To protect future resources by safeguarding mineral bearing land as detailed in The Kent Minerals and Waste Plan and the Kent Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Supplementary Planning Document - Minerals and Waste Safeguarding (Kent.Gov.uk)

As such, proposals should have due regard to the plan and where necessary produce a mineral assessment.