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Coal Authority permit process

A step by step application guide of the Coal Authority permit to carry out investigation or treatment works process.

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A step by step application guide of the Coal Authority permit process from when an application is received and logged to the permit closure following completion of permitted works.

Published 5 November 2019
Last updated 31 October 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect a 10 working day turnaround permit is charged at twice the rate of a standard permit.

  2. We now aim to issue our determination on a permit application in at least 20 working days for a standard permit and 10 working days for an expedited permit. A 12 working day turnaround permit is still charged at twice the rate of a standard permit.

  3. The determination period has been extended to 25 working days for a standard permit and 12 working days for an expedited permit. A 12 working day turnaround permit is charged at twice the rate of a standard permit.

  4. New guidance issued with explanations of our current terms and conditions and insurance policies.

  5. First published.