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<p>The Government is committed to clean growth and we are taking action to reduce
our reliance on coal. We have set out our aim to end electricity generation from unabated
coal by 2025 and we are also taking action to reduce coal use in industry and heating.</p><p>In
terms of planning policy, the National Planning Policy Framework is already clear
that planning permission should not be granted for the extraction of coal unless the
proposal is environmentally acceptable or the national, local or community benefits
outweigh its likely impacts. The National Planning Policy Framework is a material
consideration in the determination of all applications for coal extraction in England.</p>
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