Contaminated Land & Ground
Coal Mining Risk Assessment
For development in coal mining referral areas.
At a glance
- Accepted by planning authorities UK-wide
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Fast, reliable turnaround
- One accountable point of contact
What it is
A Coal Mining Risk Assessment identifies coal mining legacy hazards — shafts, shallow workings and mine gas — and their implications for your development.
When you need it
Required when a site falls within a Development High Risk Area defined by the Mining Remediation Authority.
What you get
What's included
Coal mining data and records review
Risk identification (shafts, shallow workings, mine gas)
Implications for foundations and layout
Recommendations and, if needed, intrusive investigation scope
Not sure whether you need a Coal Mining Risk Assessment?
Send us your site postcode and a brief description of your proposed development, and we'll tell you whether a Coal Mining Risk Assessment is likely to be required and what level of assessment your site may need — usually within a day, at no cost.
How it works
From quote to consent
Share your site
Send the postcode, plans and any council correspondence — we confirm scope and fee up front.
We assess & value-engineer
Our specialists prepare your Coal Mining Risk Assessment, finding the most cost-effective route that still satisfies the regulator.
Consent-ready report
A clear report the authority will accept, with us on hand for any queries or conditions.
FAQs
Frequently asked
How do I know if I need one?
If your site is in a coal mining Development High Risk Area the council will require it — we can check for you.
Can it be combined with contamination work?
Yes, we often deliver it alongside the Phase 1 desk study.
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Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessment
LCRM-compliant assessments that identify contamination risks early and avoid unnecessary investigation.
View service →Phase 2 Site Investigation
Intrusive sampling and testing when a Phase 1 flags risk.
View service →Remediation Strategy & Verification
Discharging contamination conditions, cost-effectively.
View service →Tell us about your site
Send us your location and plans for a fast, fixed-fee quote — and honest advice on exactly which reports you do and don't need.