SCHEDULE 2Permitted development rights

PART 17Mining and mineral exploration

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

Permitted development

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.