What’s Included in a Professional Coal Mining Risk Assessment?
Not all CMRAs are equal. For planning authorities to accept the report, it must meet specific standards. At EnviroSolution, each Coal Mining Risk Assessment is structured to Coal […]
Category: Geotechnical
How a Coal Mining Risk Assessment Can Prevent Costly Delays
Planning officers and building control departments often place conditions on developments in coalfield areas. Without a Coal Mining Risk Assessment, your application may be delayed or rejected outright. […]
Building Near an Old Mine Shaft? Here’s Why a CMRA Matters
Building near a historic mine shaft can affect planning, layout and ground-stability decisions. This guide explains how a Coal Mining Risk Assessment helps establish the site-specific risk.
Buying Land in a Former Mining Area? Here’s What You Need to Know
Coal mining was widespread across many parts of the UK, including the Midlands, Yorkshire, North East, and parts of Wales. If you’re buying land in these regions, a […]
Do I Need a Coal Mining Risk Assessment for My Planning Application?
If you’re preparing a planning application in an area with a history of coal mining, your local authority may request a Coal Mining Risk Assessment. This report is […]
Protect Future Residents from Hidden Hazards with a CMRA
Building homes, schools, or care facilities in former mining zones carries a unique responsibility. Subsurface hazards like collapse zones or gas migration could compromise safety. A Coal Mining […]
Developing in a High-Risk Coal Mining Area? CMRA is Your First Step
If your proposed development falls in a high-risk coalfield zone, the Coal Authority will likely require a Coal Mining Risk Assessment before any permissions are granted. EnviroSolution specialises […]
Buying a Site with Unknown Ground Stability? CMRA Can Uncover the Truth
You’ve found a promising parcel of land—affordable and well-located. But when your solicitor checks the title, a note flags possible subsidence risks due to historical coal mining. This […]
Why Your Planning Application Might Get Rejected Without a CMRA
You’ve submitted a thorough planning application—site layout, elevations, access plans—but now the planning officer is asking for a Coal Mining Risk Assessment. You didn’t see that coming. Planning […]
Building in a Coal Mining Area? A CMRA Can Save You Thousands
You’ve just secured planning permission for a new residential site in the Midlands. Things are moving fast. But the council has flagged your site as being in a […]