North East Derbyshire Statement of Community Involvement 2023

Thank you for your notification received on the 15th February 2023 in respect of the above consultation.

The Coal Authority is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. As a statutory consultee, The Coal Authority has a duty to respond to planning applications and development plans in order to protect the public and the environment in mining areas.

Our records indicate that within the North East Derbyshire area there are recorded coal mining features present at surface and shallow depth including; mine entries, coal workings and reported surface hazards. These features pose a potential risk to surface stability and public safety.

The Coal Authority’s records indicate that surface coal resource is present in the area, although this should not be taken to imply that mineral extraction would be economically viable, technically feasible or environmentally acceptable. As you will be aware those authorities with responsibility for minerals planning and safeguarding will have identified where they consider minerals of national importance are present in your area and related policy considerations. As part of the planning process consideration should be given to such advice in respect of the indicated surface coal resource.

It is noted however that this current consultation relates to a Statement of Community Involvement and I can confirm that the Planning team at the Coal Authority have no specific comments to make on this document.