{"id":4498,"date":"2024-05-17T12:20:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T11:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning-new\/?post_type=dcc_docs_document&#038;p=4498"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:50:23","slug":"devon-minerals-plan-monitoring-report-2022-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"dcc_docs_document","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/document\/devon-minerals-plan-monitoring-report-2022-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Devon Minerals Plan Monitoring Report 2022\/23 (May 2024) (Accessible document)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-introduction\">1. INTRODUCTION<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-1-minerals-planning-in-devon\">1.1 Minerals Planning in Devon<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-2-purpose-of-the-monitoring-report\">1.2\u00a0Purpose of the Monitoring Report<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-3-implementation-of-the-minerals-and-waste-development-scheme\">1.3\u00a0Implementation of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-minerals-policy-assessment-of-performance-and-effects\">2. MINERALS POLICY: ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTS<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-1-objective-1-spatial-strategy\">2.1 Objective 1: Spatial Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-2-objective-2-safeguarding-mineral-resources-and-infrastructure\">2.2 Objective 2: Safeguarding Mineral Resources and Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-3-objective-3-industrial-minerals\">2.3\u00a0Objective 3: Industrial Minerals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-4-objective-4-aggregate-minerals\">2.4\u00a0\u00a0 Objective 4: Aggregate Minerals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-5-objective-5-building-stone\">2.5\u00a0 Objective 5: Building Stone<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-6-objective-6-managing-mineral-development\">2.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Objective 6: Managing Mineral Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-duty-to-cooperate\">3. DUTY TO COOPERATE<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-key-findings-and-actions-required\">4. KEY FINDINGS AND ACTIONS REQUIRED<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-1-minerals-and-waste-development-scheme\">4.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minerals and Waste Development Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-2-implementation-of-the-devon-minerals-plan\">4.2\u00a0\u00a0Implementation of the Devon Minerals Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#appendix-1\">APPENDIX 1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#schedule-of-waste-planning-applications-determined-in-2022-23\">SCHEDULE OF WASTE PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED IN 2022\/23<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#appendix-2\">APPENDIX 2:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#glossary-of-terms-and-abbreviations\">GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"dcc-documents-cpt-fixed dccdocs-sticky dccdocs-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\r\n            <div class=\"cell medium-12\">\r\n                <a class=\"back-to-top hide-for-print\" href=\"#content\"><svg class=\"app-c-back-to-top__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 17\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z\"><\/path><\/svg> Contents<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-introduction\">1. INTRODUCTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-minerals-planning-in-devon\">1.1 Minerals Planning in Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1.1.1 Devon County Council is the minerals and waste planning authority for Devon, with responsibility for preparing minerals and waste policies, determining minerals and waste planning applications and ensuring that development is in accordance with the planning permission granted. This excludes Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks and the unitary authority areas of Plymouth and Torbay, which are responsible for minerals and waste planning in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-purpose-of-the-monitoring-report\">1.2&nbsp;Purpose of the Monitoring Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1.2.1 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) (as amended) requires the County Council to produce Local Plans for minerals and waste planning in Devon. There is also the requirement to produce a Monitoring Report on the progress with, and implementation of, those Plans. The first Monitoring Report was published for 2004\/05. All previous Monitoring Reporting are available on the County Council\u2019s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/new.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/planning-policies\/minerals-and-waste-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/new.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/planning-policies\/minerals-and-waste-policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.2.2 The scope and content of a planning authority\u2019s Monitoring Report is the subject of legislation<sup><a href=\"#ftn1\">1<\/a><\/sup> to which Devon County Council has had regard.&nbsp; This Report monitors the County Council\u2019s Minerals Plan in four areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the progress of the County Council in implementing its Minerals and Waste Development Scheme;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an assessment of the performance of the policies within the Minerals Plan; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any action undertaken in accordance with the Duty to Cooperate; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conclusions on the key findings of the Monitoring Report and any actions required to address the issues that have arisen, including any difficulties encountered in producing the report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>1.2.3 This Monitoring Report covers the calendar year of 2022. The Devon Minerals Plan was adopted in February 2017, at which time it replaced all previously saved policies from the earlier Devon County Minerals Local Plan 2004. This monitoring report uses the monitoring framework set out in Table 9.2<sup><a href=\"#_ftn2\">2<\/a><\/sup> of the Devon Minerals Plan. These indicators have been developed in the context of the Minerals Plan\u2019s overarching objectives and were scrutinised as part of the examination process. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-planning-and-compulsory-purchase-act-2004-as-amended-and-the-town-and-country-planning-local-planning-england-regulations-2012\"><sup><a href=\"#ftnref1\">1<\/a><\/sup> Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) and The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-planning-and-compulsory-purchase-act-2004-as-amended-and-the-town-and-country-planning-local-planning-england-regulations-2012\"><sup><a href=\"#_ftnref2\">2<\/a><\/sup> Implementation and Monitoring Framework for the Devon Minerals Plan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-3-implementation-of-the-minerals-and-waste-development-scheme\">1.3&nbsp;Implementation of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1.3.1 The 2004 Act (as amended) requires the County Council to prepare a Minerals and Waste Development Scheme [MWDS]. This Scheme is intended to provide a programme for the preparation of the development plan documents that will be contained within the Minerals and Waste Development Framework, and progress in implementing the MWDS is to be monitored through a Monitoring Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.3.2 The Fifth Revision of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme was published in March 2018<sup><a href=\"#_ftn3\">3<\/a><\/sup> and notes the Minerals Plan as having been adopted. It indicates that in the event of an update to the Minerals Plan being required as a result of a review, a further revision of the Scheme will be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-available-in-the-development-scheme-tab-at-https-www-devon-gov-uk-planning-planning-policies-minerals-and-waste-policy\"><sup><a href=\"#_ftnref3\">3<\/a><\/sup> Available in the Development Scheme tab at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/planning-policies\/minerals-and-waste-policy\">https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/planning-policies\/minerals-and-waste-policy<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-minerals-policy-assessment-of-performance-and-effects\">2. MINERALS POLICY: ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2.0.1 The below assessment of performance and effects is based on the indicators contained within the Implementation and Monitoring Chapter in Table 9.2 of the Devon Minerals Plan. It should be borne in mind that the number of planning applications for minerals development received by the County Council in any one year is small, and that a large proportion of the Plan policies may not be used in the determination of planning applications every year. A schedule of 2022 planning applications for mineral development is provided in Appendix 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.0.2 This section of the monitoring report has been updated from previous years to provide results in a way which more clearly identifies where monitoring targets are not being met. This includes the adoption of a traffic light system for the results as defined below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2024\/05\/Capture-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4582\" style=\"width:623px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2024\/05\/Capture-1.png 476w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2024\/05\/Capture-1-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.0.3 The indicators for each of the Plan\u2019s six key objectives have been grouped into a table for each. Where indicators have score red as above, a review has been undertaken. This is presented after the results table for each objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-objective-1-spatial-strategy\">2.1 Objective 1: Spatial Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2.1.1 Indicators 1.1 \u2013 1.5 seek to ensure minerals development adhere to the Spatial Strategy contained within the Devon Minerals Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Indicator<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Baseline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Target<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Monitoring Trigger<\/th><th scope=\"col\">v<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.1 Number of locations<br>in Devon for working of<br>industrial minerals<\/td><td>Four (2015)<br>(Lee Moor,<br>Drakelands,<br>Bovey Basin,<br>Peters<br>Marland)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Closure of one<br>location<\/td><td>Three (Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.2 Proportion of<br>Devon\u2019s land-won and<br>secondary aggregates<br>originating within the<br>M5\/A38 Corridor<\/td><td>90.8% (2015)<\/td><td>85%<\/td><td>Significant variance<br>(+\/- 10%) from<br>target indicating<br>over-concentration<br>of production<br>and\/or lack of local<br>supply<\/td><td>90.6% (Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.3 Proportion of<br>Devon\u2019s annual sales of<br>land-won sand and<br>gravel resources<br>originating from the<br>Budleigh Salterton<br>Pebblebeds<\/td><td>80.7% (2015)<\/td><td>85%<\/td><td>Significant variance<br>(+\/- 10%) from<br>target indicating<br>over-concentration<br>of production<br>and\/or lack of local<br>supply<\/td><td>91.7 (Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.4 Proportion of<br>Devon\u2019s land-won and<br>secondary aggregates<br>sold to destinations<br>within wider Devon<\/td><td>86.0% (2014)<\/td><td>85%<\/td><td>Significant variance<br>(+\/- 10%) from<br>target indicating<br>increase reliance<br>on imported<br>aggregates or<br>reduced<br>contribution to sub-regional needs<\/td><td>74% (Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 Number of planning<br>permissions for mineral<br>extraction that are<br>contrary to the Spatial<br>Strategy<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>One permission<\/td><td>Zero (Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.1.2 In relation to indicator 1.1, the reduction from the baseline figure is due to the closure of Hemerdon (formally known as Drakelands). However, the current operator has expressed a clear intention to re-start the winning of tungsten and tin and is working towards reinstating the Environmental Permits after which production is expected to recommence. Therefore, an update to the policy is not considered necessary at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.1.3 In relation to indicator 1.4, the result of 74% means the monitoring trigger has been breached for the third year in a row, however, the result has increased from the previous year\u2019s result of 72%. This breach could be down to sales of land-won and secondary aggregates recovering from the pandemic. This suggests that the proportion of Devon\u2019s land-won and secondary aggregates retained within Devon is remaining relatively consistent. This will continue to be monitored in future years, but it is not considered necessary to update the Minerals Plan given the reliance on the commercial market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.1.4 Overall, it is considered that mineral development has adhered to the Spatial Strategy during the reporting year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-objective-2-safeguarding-mineral-resources-and-infrastructure\">2.2  Objective 2: Safeguarding Mineral Resources and Infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2.2.1 Indicators 2.1 \u2013 2.2 seek to ensure policy is effectively safeguarding mineral resources and associated infrastructure from sterilisation by other forms of development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Indicator<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Baseline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Target<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Monitoring Trigger<\/th><th scope=\"col\">2022 Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2.1 Number of<br>applications approved by<br>local planning authorities<br>in Devon contrary to an<br>objection on mineral<br>safeguarding grounds by<br>the County Council<\/td><td>0 (2014)<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>Approval of<br>development<br>sterilising a<br>strategic mineral<br>resource contrary to<br>the criteria of Policy<br>M2<\/td><td>Two (Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.2 Number of<br>operational mineral<br>wharves and railheads in<br>Devon<\/td><td>Six (2015)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Closure of wharf or<br>railhead without<br>alternative provision<br>being available<\/td><td>Five (Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.2.2 Devon County Council objected to ten planning applications on mineral safeguarding grounds. Eight of the applications were refused with the District Councils stating mineral safeguarding as a reason for refusal. Two applications were approved despite the county council objection. One was within Teignbridge District Council\u2019s jurisdiction and the other was within Mid Devon District Council\u2019s jurisdiction. The applications were for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conversion of barn to dwelling in Ashburton (22\/00763\/NPA); and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 holiday lodges and reception lodge in Kentisbeare (21\/01887\/MFUL).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2.2.3 Whilst this outcome is disappointing, the approvals relate to small-scale applications. In terms of application 21\/01887\/MFUL, the Local Planning Authority justified the proposal by stating \u201cThe proposal is within the Mineral Safeguarding Area, subject to the inclusion of a 25 years permission condition the proposal is not considered to sterilise the existing mineral resource in this location. Such a condition is considered reasonable in light of the form of the development which are somewhat temporary in nature\u201d. The Council continues to monitor new planning applications closely to ensure that it is able to make appropriate responses. It is not considered necessary to update the Minerals Plan policy as a result of this outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.2.4 There was no change in the number of operational mineral wharves and railheads in Devon during 2022. As discussed in the previous annual monitoring report for 2021, the reduction in the 2015 baseline from six to five facilities is due to one wharf in Appledore ceasing to be used for the landing of marine dredged sand and gravel in 2017. However, as two other wharves remain available in the locality, it is not necessary to seek replacement provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-objective-3-industrial-minerals\">2.3&nbsp;Objective 3: Industrial Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2.3.1 Indicators 3.1 \u2013 3.6 seek to ensure policy is maintaining Devon\u2019s ability to assist in meeting national and international demand for those industrial minerals found within the County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Indicator<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Baseline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Target<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Monitoring<br>Trigger<\/th><th scope=\"col\">2022 Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>3.1 Number of<br>operational china clay<br>sites<\/td><td>Three (2015)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Closure of a site<\/td><td>Three (Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.2 Number of<br>operational ball clay<br>sites<\/td><td>Eight (2015)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Closure of a site<\/td><td>Eight (Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.3 Number of<br>operational<br>metalliferous mineral<br>sites<\/td><td>One (2015)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Closure of a site<\/td><td>Zero (Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.4 Annual UK sales of<br>china clay<\/td><td>1.090 million<br>tonnes<br>(2014)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Significant<br>variation (+\/- 20%)<br>from baseline<\/td><td>0.735million<br>tonnes (33%<br>from baseline) (Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.5 Annual UK sales of<br>ball clay<\/td><td>0.748 million<br>tonnes<br>(2013)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction<\/td><td>Significant<br>variation (+\/- 20%)<br>from baseline<\/td><td>0.945 million<br>tonnes (26%<br>from baseline) (Amber RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.6 Annual UK sales of<br>tungsten<\/td><td>Not<br>commenced<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>Cessation of<br>operations prior to<br>completion<\/td><td>0 (Grey RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.3.2 The results for&nbsp;indicator 3.1 and 3.2 relating to the number of operational sites have not changed since 2020. The reduction from the baseline in indicator 3.3 is due to the closure of Hemerdon. However, the current operator has expressed a clear intention to re-start the winning of tungsten and tin and is working towards reinstating the Environmental Permits after which production is expected to recommence, as outlined in objective 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.3.3 Indicators 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 rely on data that is included within BGS\u2019s UK Minerals Yearbook<sup><a href=\"#_ftn4\">4<\/a><\/sup>.&nbsp; At the time of writing, the data for 2022 have not been published. Given the delay between each report, this report will use the previous year\u2019s data to complete these indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-available-here-uk-minerals-yearbook-2021-available-to-download-british-geological-survey-bgs-ac-uk\"><sup><a href=\"#_ftnref4\">4<\/a><\/sup> Available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/news\/uk-minerals-yearbook-2021\/\" rel=\"noopener\">UK Minerals Yearbook 2021 available to download &#8211; British Geological Survey (bgs.ac.uk)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-4-objective-4-aggregate-minerals\">2.4&nbsp;&nbsp; Objective 4: Aggregate Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4.1 Indicators 4.1 \u2013 4.3 seek to ensure policy maintains a sustainable, steady and adequate supply of aggregates, making maximum use of the County\u2019s resources of secondary and recycled materials and providing new resources when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Indicator<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Baseline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Target<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Monitoring Trigger<\/th><th scope=\"col\">2022 Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>4.1 Landbank within<br>wider Devon of:<br>(a) crushed rock<br>(b) sand and gravel<\/td><td>2015 (end)<br>(a) 48.9 yrs<br>(b) 12.5 yrs<\/td><td>Minimum<br>of:<br>(a) 15 yrs<br>(b) 10 yrs<\/td><td>The crushed rock<br>landbank dropping<br>below 10 years<br>and\/or the sand and<br>gravel landbank<br>dropping below 7<br>years<\/td><td>a) 41.9 years<br>b) 5.9 years<br>(Red RAG rating)<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.2 Average annual<br>sales within wider Devon<br>of land-won aggregates:<br>(a) crushed rock over the<br>past 10 years;<br>(b) crushed rock over the<br>past 3 years;<br>(c) sand and gravel over<br>the past 10 years;<br>(d) sand and gravel over<br>the past 3 years<\/td><td>(2015)<br>(a) 2.35 mt<br>(b) 2.70 mt<br>(c) 0.56 mt<br>(d) 0.52 mt<\/td><td>No target<\/td><td>The average<br>calculated over the<br>past 3 years<br>exceeding that over<br>the past 10 years<\/td><td>a) 2.628 mt<br>b) 2.562 mt<br>c) 0.516 mt<br>d) 0.500 mt<br>(Grey RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.3 Proportion of total<br>sales of land-won and<br>secondary aggregates<br>within wider Devon<br>accounted for by<br>secondary aggregates<\/td><td>11.8% (2015)<\/td><td>20%<\/td><td>Reduction to less<br>than 10%<\/td><td>16.9% (Amber RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4.2 The landbank for land-won crushed rock remained well above the minimum requirement of 10 years set out in the NPPF for 2022 at 41.9 years. However, this is a decrease from the 2021 crushed rock landbank figure which was 44.9 years. The landbank for sand and gravel at 5.9 years has fallen below the 7-year minimum required by the NPPF. The 2022 sand and gravel landbank is less than the 6.5 years that was reported in 2021. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4.3 The Devon Minerals Plan provides for up to 9.2MT of sand and gravel at two sites which, if delivered, would sufficiently extend the life of the landbank to the required level. This situation will continue to be closely monitored. Straitgate Farm was granted planning permission at appeal on 5th January 2023, which will provide for an extra 1.5 million tonnes of raised sand and gravel. Given that planning permission was granted in 2023, the reserves resulting from this consent will be included in the sand and gravel landbank for next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4.4 Sales of land-won aggregates appear to be recovering following the Covid-19 pandemic, despite sales of both sand and gravel and crushed rock decreasing by 0.2% between 2021 and 2022. However, the three years sales averages for crushed rock and sand and gravel remain below the ten years sales averages for the third consecutive year, perhaps highlighting the scale of the impact from the pandemic. Prior to 2020, the three years sales averages for crushed rock and sand and gravel have been above the ten years sales averages for a number of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4.5 Sales of secondary aggregates decreased slightly from the previous year (0.65 million tonnes compared to 0.701 million tonnes in 2021) and the proportion of total sales of land won and secondary aggregates decreased from 17.7% in 2021 to 16.9% in 2022. Although this is still below target, it is well above the trigger for a review and is only a slight decrease from 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.4.6 The Devon Minerals Plan is due to be reviewed, this will consider the fall in the sand and gravel landbank and whether the policy requires updating. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-5-objective-5-building-stone\">2.5&nbsp; Objective 5: Building Stone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2.5.1 Indicators 5.1 \u2013 5.2 seek to ensure policy enables local distinctiveness by securing an appropriate supply of local characteristic building materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Indicator<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Baseline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Target<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Monitoring Trigger<\/th><th scope=\"col\">2022 Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>5.1 Number of key<br>building stones (Table<br>6.1) quarried in Devon<\/td><td>Seven (2015)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction in<br>the number<br>of stone<br>types<\/td><td>A reduction in the<br>number of stone<br>types<\/td><td>Eight<br>(Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.2 Sales of building<br>stone produced in Devon<\/td><td>7,061 tonnes<br>(2015)<\/td><td>No<br>reduction in<br>annual<br>production<\/td><td>A reduction in<br>annual production<br>of 15% in<br>comparison with the<br>previous year<\/td><td>9,454 tonnes<br>(-35% from<br>previous<br>year)<br>(Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.5.2 The 2022 result for indicator 5.1 means the result for this indicator is above the baseline figure of the seven Key Building Stone Types listed in Table 6.1 of the Devon Minerals Plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.5.3 With regards to indicator 5.2, the decrease appears to be due to an anomaly in 2021 due to an aggregates quarry making sales in building stone. Despite this, the result for 2022 is higher than the baseline figure therefore, an update to the policy is not considered necessary at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-6-objective-6-managing-mineral-development\">2.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Objective 6: Managing Mineral Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.1 Indicators 6.1 \u2013 6.9 monitor policies that seek to manage mineral development in a manner that protects Devon\u2019s communities from adverse impacts, conserves and enhances its environment, delivers positive benefits for its quality of life, green infrastructure and assists in mitigation of &amp; adaptation to climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Indicator<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Baseline<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Target<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Monitoring<br>Trigger<\/th><th scope=\"col\">2022 Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>6.1 The number of local<br>quarry liaison groups<\/td><td>Seven<\/td><td>No reduction<br>in the<br>number of<br>liaison<br>groups<\/td><td>A reduction in the<br>number of liaison<br>groups (excluding<br>cessation of a<br>group due to<br>closure of a<br>quarry)<\/td><td>Four<br>(reduction from<br>baseline is a<br>result of quarry<br>closures)<br>(Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.2 The number of<br>mineral planning<br>applications<br>incorporating sustainable drainage systems<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>50% of<br>relevant<br>permissions<\/td><td>Less than 25% of<br>permissions for<br>extraction, tipping<br>and\/or built<br>development<\/td><td>100% (one<br>application)<br>(Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.3 The area of best<br>and most versatile<br>agricultural land that<br>would be lost to mineral<br>development in new<br>permissions<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>No loss<\/td><td>One new planning<br>permission without<br>adequate provision<br>for restoration to<br>agricultural land of<br>similar quality<\/td><td>No applications<br>(Grey RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.4 New planning<br>permissions for mineral<br>development in an Area<br>of Outstanding Natural<br>Beauty or World<br>Heritage Site<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>No new<br>permissions<br>that are<br>contrary to<br>Policy M18<\/td><td>One new planning<br>permission that is<br>contrary to Policy<br>M18<\/td><td>No new planning<br>applications were<br>granted contrary<br>to Policy<br>M18 (one<br>application)<br>(Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.5 New planning<br>permissions for mineral<br>development that result<br>in the loss of, or harm<br>to, assets of heritage<br>value<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>No<br>permissions<br>that are<br>contrary to<br>Policy M19<\/td><td>A planning<br>permission<br>resulting in<br>substantial harm to<br>a significant<br>heritage asset<br>contrary to Policy<br>M19<\/td><td>No applications<br>(Grey RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.6 Change in the area,<br>type and condition of<br>Devon BAP habitats<br>caused by mineral<br>development<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>No net loss<br>of area or<br>deterioration<br>in condition<\/td><td>Significant net loss<br>or deterioration in<br>condition contrary<br>to Policy M17<\/td><td>No applications<br>(Grey RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.7 The number of<br>planning permissions<br>for mineral development<br>within, or affecting, a<br>SSSI or County Wildlife<br>Site<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>No new<br>permissions<br>that are<br>contrary to<br>Policy M17<\/td><td>One new planning<br>permission that<br>fails to deliver<br>adequate<br>mitigation of<br>compensation for<br>harm or is<br>otherwise contrary<br>to Policy M17<\/td><td>No applications<br>(Grey RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.8 Area of land within<br>mineral sites restored<br>for agricultural use<br>and\/or green<br>infrastructure<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>All<br>restoration to<br>deliver green<br>infrastructure<\/td><td>Absence of green<br>infrastructure<br>benefits in<br>restoration<br>implemented in the<br>monitoring year<\/td><td>100%<br>(Green RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.9 The number of<br>mineral planning<br>applications that include<br>provision for the use or<br>generation of renewable<br>or low-carbon energy<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>50% of<br>relevant<br>applications<\/td><td>Less than 25% of<br>permissions for<br>extraction,<br>processing plant<br>and\/or built<br>development<\/td><td>0%<br>(Red RAG rating)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.2 The majority of the Managing Mineral Development indicators (6.1-6.8) have been met. Five applications were determined during the monitoring period. Only one application involved the extraction of material, the other four involved variations of conditions on existing mineral sites and were deemed not relevant to indicators 6.2-6.9, except as explained below. The relevant application is DCC\/4264\/2021 and relates to indicators 6.2, 6.8 and 6.9:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DCC\/4264\/2021 \u2013<\/strong> Application for extraction and processing of secondary aggregate material with associated access, office infrastructure, silt lagoons, drainage and final restoration works at Tip T2, Lee Moor China Clay Works, Lee Moor, Devon, PL7 5JP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.3 With regards to indicator 6.1, four liaison groups met during 2022. The reduction from the baseline figure is due to quarry closures. Therefore, this does not represent an issue requiring a review of the Minerals Plan and as such the score has been adjusted to green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.4 The result for indicator 6.2 showed an improvement from the last monitoring report. The relevant application incorporated sustainable drainage systems within the proposal as well as in the restoration scheme. As such, this indicator can be scored as green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.5 In relation to indicator 6.4, application DCC\/4285\/2021 is within an AONB, however, the application was not considered to impact upon the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.6 In relation to indicator 6.8, application DCC\/4264\/2021 included a restoration scheme as the application involved new extraction. The remaining applications were variations of conditions and restoration was secured as part of the original applications for the sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.7 Finally, the result for indicator 6.9 showed a decline from 67% to 0% of applications that included provision for the use or generation of renewable or low-carbon energy from the last monitoring report. Application DCC\/4264\/2021 was the only application deemed relevant to this indicator. Therefore, this score is red as it prompts the monitoring trigger for indicator 6.9. This will continue to be monitored in future years and considered as part of the review of the Minerals Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.6.8 Indicators 6.3, 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 are not scored as it is considered none of the five applications were relevant to these indicators as they did not impact upon the specified designations or constraints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-duty-to-cooperate\">3. DUTY TO COOPERATE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3.0.1  The importance of working with our neighbours has been strengthened through the Localism Act and the introduction of the Duty to Cooperate. This Duty places a requirement for local authorities to work together on planning issues, including the development of planning policy documents. This ensures the effectiveness and deliverability of plans regarding strategic cross boundary matters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;Activities undertaken by Devon County Council in line with the Duty to Cooperate during the period of this Monitoring Report are summarised within this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-other-mineral-planning-authorities\"> 3.1&nbsp;Other Mineral Planning Authorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>3.1.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In developing the Devon Minerals Plan, close liaison with other Minerals Planning Authorities meant that there were no objections raised in relation to the Duty to Cooperate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.1.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Devon County Council has continued to coordinate data for aggregate minerals on behalf of the other wider Devon MPAs through 2018, partly due to its greater specialist resourcing and partly because the limited number of mineral sites in the other MPAs prevents them publishing sales and reserves data separately. The County Council undertakes annual aggregate surveys that cover wider Devon and prepares the Devon Local Aggregate Assessment in discussion with the other MPAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.1.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Devon County Council will continue to engage with the neighbouring MPAs, both directly and through the South West Aggregate Working Party (for which it provided the chairman from August 2016 to December 2017), and will contribute to development of their future Minerals Plans to ensure that cross-boundary issues are considered. In particular, dialogue will be maintained with Somerset County Council, regarding maintenance of a joint sand and gravel landbank taking account of potential supply from Somerset, and with Cornwall Council as outlined in a joint Memorandum of Understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.1.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To ensure planning consistency across Devon\u2019s MPAs, Devon County Council led on preparation of a joint minerals evidence base covering Devon, including Dartmoor, Plymouth and Torbay, to inform development of each MPA\u2019s Minerals\/Local Plans. It is intended that this set of Topic Papers is maintained as a \u2018live\u2019 resource and updated as necessary to inform the subsequent preparation of minerals policy by the other MPAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-district-planning-authorities\">3.2 District Planning Authorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>3.2.1 Devon County Council participates extensively in the preparation of Local Plans by Devon\u2019s district councils, and in Plans prepared by adjoining unitary and national park authorities, reflecting its roles as minerals and waste planning authority, highway authority and infrastructure provider.&nbsp; This participation includes ensuring that these Local Plans avoid constraining mineral resources and operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-other-relevant-organisations\">3.3 Other Relevant Organisations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>3.3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In producing the Devon Minerals Plan formal engagement was carried out, in compliance with the specified organisations that fall within the scope of the Duty to Cooperate. The extent to which wider engagement in the development of the Plan has occurred is dependent on the degree to which individual organisations have an interest in minerals planning. Engagement has been most extensive with the Environment Agency and Natural England. As well as the designated Duty to Cooperate bodies, engagement has taken place with a range of organisations from the public and voluntary sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-key-findings-and-actions-required\">4. KEY FINDINGS AND ACTIONS REQUIRED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-1-minerals-and-waste-development-scheme\">4.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minerals and Waste Development Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4.1.1 As outlined in section 1.3, the Fifth Revision of the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme was published in March 2018 and notes the Minerals Plan as having been adopted. It indicates that in the event of an update to the Minerals Plan being required as a result of a review, a further revision of the Scheme will be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-2-implementation-of-the-devon-minerals-plan\">4.2&nbsp;&nbsp;Implementation of the Devon Minerals Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4.2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Devon Minerals Plan was adopted in February 2017 and this monitoring period represents the fourth full year in which the Plan\u2019s policies have been fully in effect. Whilst this enables a consideration of the policies implementation, the number of planning applications for minerals development in each year remains low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chapter 2 shows that a positive approach is being achieved with minerals permissions granted in 2022, largely conforming to the Plan\u2019s policies.&nbsp; Monitoring triggers have been breached for the following indicators<sup><a href=\"#_ftn5\">5<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicator 2.1: Two applications approved by local planning authorities in Devon contrary to an objection on mineral safeguarding grounds by the County Council;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicator 4.1: The sand and gravel landbank fell below the 7-year minimum required by the NPPF; and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicator 6.9: 0% of mineral planning applications included provision for the use or generation of renewable or low-carbon energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4.2.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Where breaches have occurred, these have been reviewed and discussed in this report. The lack of a 7-year landbank for sand and gravel is a concern, however, the Devon Minerals Plan makes provision for additional sand and gravel resources. Devon County Council is currently undertaking a wider review of the Minerals Plan and the findings of this report will form part that review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-this-does-not-include-the-breach-related-to-hemerdon-indicator-1-1-which-the-operator-has-expressed-a-clear-intention-to-re-start-the-winning-of-tungsten-and-tin\"><sup><a href=\"#_ftnref5\">5<\/a><\/sup> this does not include the breach related to Hemerdon (indicator 1.1) which the operator has expressed a clear intention to re-start the winning of tungsten and tin.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"appendix-1\">APPENDIX 1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-of-waste-planning-applications-determined-in-2022-23\">SCHEDULE OF WASTE PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED IN 2022\/23<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Application<br>Reference<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Development<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Site<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Decision<br>Date<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Decision<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>DCC\/4264\/2021<\/td><td>Application for extraction and processing of<br>secondary aggregate material with associated<br>access, office infrastructure, silt lagoons,<br>drainage and final restoration works<\/td><td>Tip T2, Lee Moor China Clay Works,<br>Lee Moor, Devon, PL7 5JP<\/td><td>28\/01\/2022<\/td><td>Approved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DCC\/4285\/2021<\/td><td>Proposal to vary conditions 2 of permission<br>1690\/20\/DCC (Variation of condition 4 (to<br>extend the temporary permission) of planning<br>permission DCC\/3638\/2014 for Importation of<br>inert waste for the purpose of filling the void as<br>part of the restoration of Steer Point Quarry) to<br>revise the design of the gravity outfall into<br>Coflette Creek.<\/td><td>Steer Point Quarry, Steer Point Road,<br>Brixton, PL8 2DQ<\/td><td>20\/04\/2022<\/td><td>Approved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DCC\/4299\/2022<\/td><td>Retrospective application for removal of a<br>former derelict galvanised shed to create an<br>extension to the existing car park for three<br>additional parking spaces<\/td><td>Stoneycombe Quarry, Road From<br>Maddacombe Cross To Bickley Mill<br>Cross, Stoneycombe, Devon, TQ12 5LL<\/td><td>06\/06\/2022<\/td><td>Approved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DCC\/4291\/2022<\/td><td>Planning application to vary condition 4 of<br>planning permission DCC\/3727\/2014 to enable<br>the asphalt plant to operate outside of the<br>approved operating hours (specifically to permit<br>night time working)<\/td><td>Brayford Quarry, Brayford, near<br>Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7QD<\/td><td>06\/07\/2022<\/td><td>Approved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DCC\/4312\/2022<\/td><td>The planning application seeks to vary the<br>current end date for completion of operations<br>and restoration within permission reference<br>DCC\/3019\/2010. The proposed extension to<br>the end date is for 10 years from 30 June 2022<br>to 30 June 2032. The final restoration scheme<br>has also been revised to provide more<br>biodiversity<\/td><td>Lindley aggregate storage and silt<br>lagoon area at Whiteball Quarry near<br>Burlescombe, Wellington<\/td><td>20\/09\/2022<\/td><td>Approved<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"appendix-2\">APPENDIX 2:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glossary-of-terms-and-abbreviations\">GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commercial and Industrial Waste (CIW)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waste which is produced during commercial and industrial activities and which is collected from business premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction, Demolition and Excavation Waste (CDEW)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waste generated during construction, demolition and excavation processes which includes masonry, wood, soil, rubble and surplus building materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy Recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recovery of energy in the form of power, heat and\/or fuels from waste materials using biological or thermal treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environment Agency (EA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A departmental body of Defra with the principal aims of protecting and improving the environment and promoting sustainable development. The EA is responsible for regulating activities to manage pollution, water and air quality, and also grants environmental permits for waste management activities and collects data on waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Authority Collected Waste (LACW)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waste collected and disposed of by Local Authorities. This includes waste from households, some businesses and waste taken to the County Council Household Waste Recycling Centres. This was formerly known as Municipal Solid Waste.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"document-meta-acf-block clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-6993047c9f67b\"><div class=\" dcc-documents-meta\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget dcc-documents-widget-block\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget-box2\"><p class=\"dcc-documents-published\"><span>Published<\/span> <time datetime=\"2024-05-17T12:20:31+00:00\">17\/05\/2024 12:20pm<\/time><\/p><p class=\"dcc-documents-updated\"><span>Last Updated<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-02-16T11:50:23+00:00\">16\/02\/2026 11:50am<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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