We are responsible for the production, monitoring and review of a minerals and waste local plan.
Lincolnshire minerals and waste local plan
The current plan consists of two parts:
- Core strategy and development management policies - this outlines the principles for the future winning and working of minerals and the form of waste management. It also provides the criteria under which we consider minerals and waste development applications
- Site locations - this includes specific proposals and policies for the provision of land for mineral and waste development
Review of the Lincolnshire minerals and waste local plan
An in-depth review of the Lincolnshire minerals and waste local plan has been undertaken, assessing whether the policies remain relevant and effective. The review concludes that while many of the policies are performing well, the whole plan would benefit from being updated.
Lincolnshire minerals and waste local plan update
In 2021, we resolved to update the Lincolnshire minerals and waste local plan.
Progress on this work and details of how and when you can get involved are set out on the updating the minerals and waste local plan page.
The timetable for preparing the new plan is set out in the Lincolnshire minerals and waste development scheme.
The statement of community involvement outlines how we plan to involve and consult the public and stakeholders when preparing this plan and deciding planning applications.
Monitoring and assessments
Monitoring reports are prepared to assess the performance of the Lincolnshire minerals and waste local plan.
To plan for a steady and adequate supply of aggregates, we produce annual local aggregate assessments. The latest available local aggregate assessment covers 2024 data.
The latest waste needs assessment covers Lincolnshire's future waste management requirements to the end of 2045.
Updating the minerals and waste local plan
We are updating the minerals and waste local plan to guide the future provision of minerals and waste development across Lincolnshire. The updated Plan will replace both parts of the adopted Plan and cover the period to 2042.
Previous Stages
The Plan has undergone two formal consultation stages under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) (2012 Regulations) to date, an Issues and Options consultation in mid 2022 and a Preferred Approach consultation in mid 2024. These previous consultations can be found on the Let’s Talk Lincolnshire consultation portal.
Current Stage
Consultation on the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Proposed Submission Version, in accordance with Regulation 19 (of the 2012 Regulations), is now taking place between 15 June 2026 and 5pm on 31 July 2026.
This is your final chance to comment on the emerging Minerals and Waste Local Plan before it is sent to the Secretary of State for independent examination.
Further information on the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Proposed Submission Version, supporting documents and advice on how to make representations, is on our consultation portal at Let’s Talk Lincolnshire.