Brownfield for Affordable Homes: Don’t Skip the Coal Mining Risk Assessment

Pressure to unlock affordable and social housing is pushing development back onto complex brownfield sites—many in historic coalfield zones. Before concept design races ahead, commission a Coal Mining Risk Assessment (CMRA) to avoid destabilising surprises.

EnviroSolution reviews Coal Authority data, historic mapping, geology and legacy reports to build a ground‑stability picture: mine entries, shallow workings, voids and gas. Where uncertainty remains, we outline targeted investigation—probing, drilling or gas monitoring—so budgets are used surgically and evidence stands up to planning scrutiny.

For masterplans with tight viability, early CMRA findings can steer block layout, foundation choice and drainage strategy, preventing redesign costs later. Our reporting is concise, action‑oriented and aligned with local authority requirements.

Building affordable homes on brownfield should not mean inheriting unknown ground risks. Start with a CMRA and design on firm ground.