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Description of the data set showing known mine entries indicating the entrance into a mine working.
1. Introduction The Coal Authority manages the effects of past coal…
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.
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.
Information about getting permission to enter, disturb or change coal mines or coal managed or owned by the Mining Remediation Authority that’s on your property.
Description of the dataset showing part of the coal mining reporting area which contains recorded coal mining related features.
How to deal with covenants and legal requirements contained in title deeds which refer to the Coal Authority and its predecessors.
Description of the dataset showing the area of the ground that might be affected if subsidence a mine entry occurs.
A step by step application guide of the Mining Remediation Authority permit to carry out investigation or treatment works process.
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
Terms and conditions for a permit to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
Description of the data set showing known locations where a coal seam is near the surface.
Description of the dataset showing areas of coal extracted by surface excavations in the past or currently being excavated.
Description of the data set showing likely extent of probable underground coal workings for which no recorded plans exist.
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.
Description of the dataset showing extent of coal resources capable of being extracted by surface mining methods.
Guidance for engineering designer’s making submissions for structural, geotechnical or foundation solutions
How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.
This document provides guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases when drilling or piling near coal.
Guidance on the Mining Remediation Authority's cost recovery process as a statutory consultee for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
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