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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 can claim for subsidence damage caused by coal mining - what you can claim for, how to apply, who deals with your claim
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
Application form to claim for subsidence damage caused by coal mining.
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 and guidance notes for mine water heat recovery access agreements.
Application form and guidance notes for underground coal gasification licences.
Application form and guidance notes for coal exploration licences.
Application form to get permission to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
Application form and guidance notes for surface and underground coal mining licences.
Guidance notes for Coal Authority Data Exploration Licence
Application forms available to make an application to use and reuse Coal Authority data.
An example of the Coal Authority's Non-Commercial Use Licence that may be applied for.
Application form and guidance notes for coal methane access agreements.
Application form and guidance notes for incidental coal agreements.
This form is used to record the dates work was carried out and other technical information.
Application form and guidance notes for deep energy boreholes access agreements.
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