A permit is required for land extraction, i.e. the extraction of stone, gravel, sand, clay and topsoil for the purpose of transporting it or storing it on site or processing it. The application must include a land extraction plan detailing the land extraction area, environmental care and later use of the area. When drawing up the plan, you are required to establish the prevailing natural conditions, the quantity and quality of land to be extracted and the impact of the project on the environment and natural conditions.
Permits for land extraction are granted for a specific time period, at most ten years. For special reasons, the permit can be granted for a longer time, but no more than fifteen years, and for rock excavation no more than 20 years. A permit for land extraction must include an attachment detailing what acts, rules and regulations the applicant must comply with in order to prevent or limit harm, unless these are revealed in the land extraction plan.
After the extraction has ended, the extraction area must be cared for and landscaped in such a way that it follows the contours of the terrain and is safe for people and animals to move in. The implementation of the measures required by the permit or its provisions are approved during the final inspection.