F.1 For the purposes of Part 20—
“active access" means a surface access to underground workings which is in normal and regular use for the transportation of coal, materials, spoil or men;
“coal-mining operations" has the same meaning as in section 65 of the Coal Industry Act 1994 (interpretation) and references to any development or use in connection with coal-mining operations shall include references to development or use for or in connection with activities carried on in association with, or for purposes connected with, the carrying on of those operations;
“licensed operator" has the same meaning as in section 65 of the Coal Industry Act 1994;
“normal and regular use" means use other than intermittent visits to inspect and maintain the fabric of the mine or any plant or machinery; and
“prior approval of the mineral planning authority" means prior written approval of that authority of detailed proposals for the siting, design and external appearance of the proposed building, plant or machinery, structure or erection as erected, installed, extended or altered.