We also hold past Ordnance Survey plans which may highlight former industrial land uses which need to be considered when developing, occupying and maintaining land.

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

Any incidents of minewater pollution (which will be a characteristic orange in colour) affecting rivers, streams, land or other properties should be reported to this office so that we can inform the necessary authorities.

A request for a mineral report, which will include details of past industrial land uses, should be made by letter, fax or e-mail.

Helplines

All enquiries should be addressed to the Principal Mining Engineer on 01226 772689 or email 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

Customers will be invoiced 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.

We are 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

Environment Act 1995
Water Framework Directive
See Environment agency web site for further details.

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
• Environment Agency