AQW 9817/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to bring forward proposals to end permitted development rights for all fossil fuels including lignite.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 5 November 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 5 November 2020
- Answer due by
- 11 November 2020
- Answered
- 11 November 20206 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
While I am bringing forward legislation to remove permitted development rights for petroleum (oil and gas) exploration, I have also asked officials to brief me on the operation of the minerals exploration permitted development regime for the remaining fossil fuels, including lignite. This will allow me to consider whether I wish to bring forward any further changes to permitted development rights for mineral exploration.