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<p>The MHCLG has not commissioned any research into the potential effect on health
of silica sand particulates transported in air related to mineral extraction. The
remit of my Department is related to planning matters.</p><p>Our National Planning
Policy Framework sets out how mineral planning authorities should approach planning
for and dealing with mineral planning developments. It states that in granting planning
permission for mineral extraction planning authorities should ensure that any unavoidable
dust and particle emissions are controlled, mitigated or removed at source.</p><p>It
is, therefore, for mineral planning authorities to plan for and determine planning
applications for silica sand and assess the impacts of those proposals, including
the impacts of any dust emissions. In dealing with mineral proposals, mineral planning
authorities would seek the views of appropriate consultees, such as local environmental
health authorities, Environment Agency, Public Health England and/or the Health and
Safety Executive depending on the particular facts of the case.</p>
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