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How to access and use the coal mining information for England, Scotland and Wales held in the national coal mining database.
Description of the data set showing the known extent of coal mining activity that is used to identify possible ground instability and potential mining hazards.
1. Introduction The Coal Authority manages the effects of past coal…
Information about getting permission to enter, disturb or change coal mines or coal managed or owned by the Coal Authority that’s on your property.
How to get data and documents held by the Mining Remediation Authority.
If your site is in the Development High Risk Area, for most forms of development you must submit a Coal Mining Risk Assessment to your local planning authority.
Description of the abandoned mines catalogue, a search tool to determine relevant abandonment plans to a given search criteria.
Description of the data set showing known mine entries indicating the entrance into a mine working.
How to deal with covenants and legal requirements contained in title deeds which refer to the Coal Authority and its predecessors.
Terms and conditions for a permit to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
Description of the dataset showing part of the coal mining reporting area which contains recorded coal mining related features.
Description of the dataset showing the area of the ground that might be affected if subsidence a mine entry occurs.
How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.
Description of the data set showing known locations where a coal seam is near the surface.
A step by step application guide of the Coal Authority permit to carry out investigation or treatment works process.
Description of the data set showing underground coal workings whose depth is 30 metres or less from the surface.
Detailed guidance on building near to coal and mines.
Coal seams in England with a history of spontaneous combustion
This document provides guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases when drilling or piling near coal.
Description of the data set showing likely extent of probable underground coal workings for which no recorded plans exist.
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
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