Mineral Planning for Mineral Planners Reviews

As a qualified planner (district matters) for nearly 30 years many aspects were already known. However, it is recognised that most people will not have that knowledge. Some of the planning material was a little out of date, but it is understood that this course is being revised for the next intake. Notwithstanding this, the level of information and how it was presented was well done. It was of good 'bite sized' chunks which has enabled gradual reading and learning. The headings will enable reference back to clarify matters if and when it is necessary. The foundation of minerals planning and operations in such a way has been well done.

Great course. Would definitely recommend.

I have found the course invaluable. As well as learning more about the details of minerals operations and the more technical areas around soils, waste and permitting which were newer topics for me, I feel my background knowledge on the minerals planning system has increased too, for example around the old mining permissions and how the ROMP process came about. On a personal level this course has directly enabled me to do my job better, looking at minerals safeguarding and Minerals Resource Assessments, and also working on Call for SItes for minerals which I am currently undertaking now as part of our new Local Plan.

An enjoyable and useful course. It was pitched at a level where someone with experience in the minerals sector could engage to go over their experience and then build on it. The site visit was an excellent way to bring together the online material and to expand my professional network of both private and public sector professionals in the sector. I also thought the venue and subsequent presentation by the quarry manager was a great choice.

A+