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Coal Authority
Search by postcode to check if a property is built over an old coal mine - find out if you need a coal mining report, what it covers, other reports available, fees
You need Coal Authority permission to do any work on or near coal mines, mining works or coal seams on your property - find application forms and fees
You can claim for subsidence damage caused by coal mining - what you can claim for, how to apply, who deals with your claim
Report a problem with a coal mine to the Coal Authority - including ground collapses, emissions and leaks from a mine, unsealed or unsafe abandoned mine entrances
Application form to claim for subsidence damage caused by coal mining.
Application form to get permission to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
Terms and conditions for a permit to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
This form is used to record the dates work was carried out and other technical information.
Forms, guidance notes and model documents for surface and underground coal mining licences.
Forms, guidance notes and model documents for coal methane access agreements.
Forms, guidance notes and model documents for coal exploration licences.
Forms, guidance notes and model documents for minewater heat recovery access agreements.
An example of the Coal Authority's End-User Licence that may be applied for.
An example of the Coal Authority's Digital Data Use Licence that may be applied for.
Forms, guidance notes and model documents for incidental coal agreements.
An example of the Coal Authority's Non-Commercial Use Licence that may be applied for.
An example of the Coal Authority's Data Exploration Licence that may be applied for.
Application forms available to make an application to use and reuse Coal Authority data.
An example of the Coal Authority's Internal Data Re-Use Licence that may be applied for.
An example of the Coal Authority's Data Re-Seller Licence that may be applied for.
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