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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.
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 Coal Authority that’s on your property.
How to get data and documents held by the Mining Remediation Authority.
Description of the data set showing known mine entries indicating the entrance into a mine working.
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.
Terms and conditions for a permit to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
A step by step application guide of the Coal Authority permit to carry out investigation or treatment works process.
Detailed guidance on building near to coal and mines.
Description of the data set showing underground coal workings whose depth is 30 metres or less from the surface.
Guidance on applying for and obtaining the relevant permits and access agreements for a mine water heating, cooling or storage scheme or research project.
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.
You can report fraud to the Mining Remediation Authority using our online reporting form.
The Mining Remediation Authority owns and manages 40 disused colliery tip sites across the United Kingdom.
Guidance for engineering Designer’s making submissions for structural, geotechnical or foundation solutions
Coal seams in England with a history of spontaneous combustion
Apply to use data available under licence from the Mining Remediation Authority and view the cost of the data.
The Mining Remediation Authority's position on unacceptable behaviour by customers towards our staff, including how we manage incidents consistently and fairly.
A service to ensure you consider any associated risks of historical coal mining for proposals within the Development High Risk Area.
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