Regulator profile
Mining Remediation Authority
Mining Remediation Authority (formerly Coal Authority)
Enforcement Regulator4 areas of regulation · 41 official guidance documents · 2 laws enforced · Great Britain
What Mining Remediation Authority does
Manages effects of historical coal mining in England, Scotland, and Wales. Handles subsidence damage claims, mine water pollution, and other mining legacy issues. Owns majority of coal in Great Britain on behalf of the nation. Licenses coal mining operations. Provides mining reports for property transactions.
Additional information
Renamed from Coal Authority in November 2024 to reflect broader mining remediation role. 24-hour hazard line: 0800 288 4242. Based in Mansfield.
Contact Mining Remediation Authority
Types of regulation
Official guidance from Mining Remediation Authority
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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Access coal mining information and data
Detailed Guidance
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Planning advice service for developing on the coalfield
Detailed Guidance
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Mining Remediation Authority and national infrastructure projects
Detailed Guidance
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Incidental coal agreement
Form or Template
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Apply to license coal mining data
Detailed Guidance
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Get a permit to deal with coal or coal mines
Detailed Guidance
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Scanned images terms and conditions: Mining Remediation Authority
Detailed Guidance
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Report fraud or misconduct to the Mining Remediation Authority
Detailed Guidance
Legal framework
Legislation that Mining Remediation Authority directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 Act 1991
- Coal Industry Act 1994 Act 1994
Related legislation
Legislation connected to Mining Remediation Authority's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Mines (Working Facilities and Support) Act 1974
UK Act of Parliament 1974
Referenced in enforcement
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Mines and Quarries Act 1954
UK Act of Parliament 1954 -
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Part VIII
UK Act of Parliament 1990 -
Water Industry Act 1991
UK Act of Parliament 1991 -
Water Resources Act 1991
UK Act of Parliament 1991 -
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012
Welsh Statutory Instrument 2012 -
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
UK Statutory Instrument 2015 -
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
UK Statutory Instrument 2016
Other publications
2 additional documents from Mining Remediation Authority.
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Submit a biodiversity gain plan
Published 29 November 2023
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Mining and groundwater constraints for development
Published 30 August 2016
Sectors regulated
Coverage area
Great Britain
Covers England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.