Geo-technical Services

Summary

Many sites within South Yorkshire are in areas that are affected by past mining activities coupled with geological conditions which influence the ground stability of land to be developed.

The South Yorkshire Mines advisory service holds comprehensive records for the area and provides an information service giving advice on the most appropriate ways to deal with any possible mining constraints to development.

Eligibility

This service is available to Local Councils, Private Consultants (particularly those businesses involved in the regeneration of the area) and Statutory Undertakers such as Yorkshire Water and the Highways Agency.

Procedure

A request for a mineral report should be made by letter, fax or e-mail.

Helplines

All enquiries should be addressed to the Principal Mining Engineer on 01226 772689 or by email to SYMAS@barnsley.gov.uk.
Charges/Fees

Mineral reports for private consultants incur a cost of £55 per hour. Mineral reports typically take 5 to 10 hours to complete.(Costs as at April 2008)

Methods of Payment Available

SYMAS will invoice customers for work carried out or alternatively a cheque (made out to Barnsley MBC) will be accepted.
Opening Times/Locations

Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
SYMAS is located within the Planning & Transportation Service at Barnsley Council on the 1st Floor of Westgate Plaza 1.

How the customer can help

The customer should provide a location plan for the site.

Legislation

Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991
Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
The Building Regulations 2000

Response Times/Next Steps

Once a request for a mineral report has been made we will endeavor to reply within 4 working weeks or a time agreed upon with the customer.

Related Links:
• Coal Authority