Apply for specialist permission

Although most applications can be submitted using the Planning Portal, some are not available yet but can be downloaded below.

Minerals applications

• Minerals application form (PDF, 387KB)
• Minerals application guidance notes (PDF, 138KB)

Mineral extraction and processing

• Annex one: Mineral extraction and processing (PDF, 81KB)
• Annex one guidance notes (PDF, 72KB)

Mineral exploration

• Annex two: Mineral exploration (PDF. 16KB)
• Annex two guidance notes (PDF, 28KB)

Underground mining

• Annex three: Underground mining (PDF, 15KB)
• Annex three guidance notes (PDF, 30KB)

Surface disposal of quarry waste

• Annex four: Major surface disposal of mine or quarry wastes (PDF, 30KB)
• Annex four guidance notes (PDF, 47KB)

Oil and gas explorations

• Annex five: Oil and gas explorations (PDF, 40KB)
• Annex five guidance notes (PDF, 15KB)

Certificates and instructions

• Notice under article six of application for planning permission (PDF, 40KB)
• Certificate under article 7 (PDF, 71.9KB)
• Certificates A and B (PDF, 35KB)
• Instructions (PDF, 70KB)