Part of the ERUGGp briefing document for planning.
This briefing document outlines the ERUGGp commitment to work with the Torbay Council Planning Department to protect, conserve and enhance geodiversity features of importance. It clarifies the approach and procedures the Geopark Management Group will follow in relation to planning applications and pre-applications that are on or near designated sites and where undesignated features of potential geological value or interest (be that scientific, historical, or cultural) may be found or exposed through the planning process. This process is not intended to delay the development process and will work within existing timeframes and national legislation whist protecting designated and undesignated sites for the retention of the UNESCO Geopark Status.