Coal Mining Risk Assessment for Planning Applications

If your site lies within a coal mining referral area, your local planning authority may require a Coal Mining Risk Assessment (CMRA) to support your planning application. At Castledine Environmental, we provide professional, fully compliant CMRAs across the UK to assess ground stability and any risks posed by historic mining activity.

Our experts use Coal Authority data alongside geological maps, site-specific history, and any existing mine entry records to produce a comprehensive desk-based report. Where necessary, we can recommend or carry out intrusive investigations to further assess site safety and identify required mitigation measures.

Whether you're developing a single dwelling, commercial property, or large housing site, our CMRAs help reduce the risk of subsidence, planning delays, and unexpected ground conditions. We offer fast turnaround times, clear reporting, and a deep understanding of planning policy and Coal Authority requirements.

Each CMRA includes a review of past mining activity, assessment of subsidence risk, identification of mine entries, and recommended next steps-giving planners, developers, and investors the clarity they need to move forward with confidence.

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