In coalfield areas, a Coal Mining Risk Assessment (CMRA) can make or break your planning timeline. Old workings, shallow mine entries and ground gas are not just heritage footnotes — they’re real engineering and safety issues with direct cost implications

If you’re aiming for faster, smoother planning, start with a strong Phase 1 Desktop Study. It’s the single cheapest way to uncover show‑stoppers early, align design with constraints and keep consultants, planners and lenders on the same page from day