SCHEDULE 2 E+W Permitted development rights

PART 17 E+W Mining and mineral exploration

Class D – coal mining development by the Coal Authority and licensed operators E+W

Permitted development E+W

D.  Development by a licensee of the Coal Authority, 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.