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Description of the dataset showing areas of coal extracted by surface excavations in the past or currently being excavated.
Coal seams in England with a history of spontaneous combustion
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
Guidance about applying for and obtaining the relevant permits and access agreements for a mine water heat scheme.
Map showing the rivers polluted by abandoned metal mines in England, including where measures are in place to manage this pollution.
The data sets used by the Coal Authority are available for use and re-use purposes.
Description of the dataset showing types of geological disturbances which may have been affected by coal mining.
How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.
Findings from a large subsidence event on a residential estate.
Guidance for engineering Designer’s making submissions for structural, geotechnical or foundation solutions
A service to ensure you consider any associated risks of historical coal mining for proposals within the Development High Risk Area.
The Coal Authority’s approach to regularising any activity which intersects, disturbs or enters any of the Coal Authority’s interests.
Map showing which rivers are polluted by abandoned metal mines in Weardale
This document provides guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases when drilling or piling near coal.
Map showing the location of the Nent Haggs mine water treatment scheme.
The Coal Authority owns and manages 40 disused colliery tip sites across the United Kingdom.
Example of the Coal Authority's Data Use Licence that can be applied for.
The price for Coal Authority data sets varies according to which licence they are provided under.
The Coal Authority’s approach to regularising any coal mining activity which intersects, disturbs or enters any of the Coal Authority’s coal interests.
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