Coal Mining Legacy in Hyndburn
Coal Authority Requirements For Planning Applications
There are many old coal workings around Hyndburn, with the possibility that development may disturb old mine workings, leading to subsidence or damage to buildings or their occupants.
Coalfields are divided into two distinct areas; Development High Risk Areas (formerly Coal Mining Development Referral Areas) and Development Low Risk Areas (formerly Standing Advice Areas).
From 28th November 2024 the Coal Authority will be known as the “Mining Remediation Authority”
For a detailed explanation, please refer to: Mining Remediation Authority – Resources for English Local Planning Authorities in Further information below.
The Mining Remediation Authority information can be found on their website the link below.
To assess the risks around your property use the Mining Remediation Authority interactive map viewer which can be accessed via the link on the Further Information page.