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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
Application form to claim for subsidence damage caused by coal mining.
1. About this guide If you live in a coal mining area, your property could…
Application form and guidance notes for incidental coal agreements.
Report a problem with a coal mine to the Mining Remediation Authority - including ground collapses, emissions and leaks from a mine, unsealed or unsafe abandoned mine entrances
Application form to get permission to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
Application form and guidance notes for coal exploration licences.
This form is used to record the dates work was carried out and other technical information.
Application form and guidance notes for surface and underground coal mining licences.
Application form and guidance notes for deep energy boreholes access agreements.
Application form and guidance notes for coal methane access agreements.
Application form and guidance notes for underground coal gasification licences.
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