SCHEDULE 2

PART 20COAL MINING DEVELOPMENT BY THE COAL AUTHORITYAND LICENSED OPERATORS

Class B

Permitted developmentB

Development by a licensee of the British Coal Corporation, in a mine started before 1st July 1948, consisting of—

a

the winning and working underground of coal or coal-related minerals in a designated seam area; or

b

the carrying out of development underground which is required in order to gain access to and work coal or coal-related minerals in a designated seam area.