Why CMRA is Essential for Residential and Commercial Developments
Whether you’re planning a housing estate, commercial building, or infrastructure project, a CMRA is vital in ensuring structural safety and regulatory approval. In 2025, with urban expansion increasing, more sites are being developed on former coalfields, making risk assessments more
What to Expect in a Coal Mining Risk Assessment Report
A CMRA report is a comprehensive document that helps landowners and developers assess potential coal mining hazards before construction begins. It provides essential insights into site conditions, potential risks, and necessary mitigation measures.Key Components of a CMRA ReportHistorical mining
The Impact of Abandoned Coal Mines on Land Development in 2025
Many areas in the UK are affected by abandoned coal mines, creating challenges for property development. Understanding these risks through a CMRA is crucial for safe and successful land use.Common Risks from Abandoned Coal MinesUnrecorded mine shafts pose collapse
How a Coal Mining Risk Assessment Helps Secure Planning Permission
If your development site is within a Coal Authority High-Risk Area, a CMRA is required as part of the planning application process. Failing to provide a thorough assessment could result in planning delays or outright refusals.How a CMRA Supports Planning
Understanding Coal Mining Risk Assessments in 2025: Why They Matter
Coal mining has played a significant role in the UK’s industrial history, and many areas remain affected by legacy mining operations. A Coal Mining Risk Assessment (CMRA) is essential for assessing risks such as subsidence, mine gas emissions, and unrecorded
Trial Drill and Grout of Potential Mine Workings
EnviroSolution were contacted by a small housing developer to provide geotechnical consultancy regarding potential ground stability issues related to historic mine workings for a site in Bolton.
Geo-Environmental Site Investigation
EnviroSolution were appointed by Jaguar Land Rover to undertake a combined geo-environmental site investigation to inform development plans for a new extension to an existing production facility. This work was commissioned to satisfy the planning authority and to provide sufficient
Geo-Environmental Site Appraisal Services
EnviroSolution were appointed by Mace Group to undertake a number of Site Appraisal Surveys for a brownfield development site in Manchester for a future school development. This work was commissioned as part of the feasibility study to identify any potential
Emergency advice on the impact of a sinkhole
EnviroSolution consultants were contacted by Manchester City Council to provide emergency advice on the impact of a sinkhole on the surrounding built environment and an investigation into the cause.