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Ground Stability & Geological Risk Screening Tool
UK Planning - Ground Risk Assessment under Building Regulations Part A
About this tool: Ground Stability
Coal Authority referral check, shrink-swell clay risk, landslip assessment, and mining legacy screening.
When to use it
Use when your site is in a coal mining area, on clay soils, or on sloping ground. The Coal Authority must be consulted in defined areas.
Policy and guidance it draws on
NPPF ground conditions policy P2, Coal Authority Standing Advice
Part of Site Intelligence
Use these tools early in your project to understand what environmental, heritage, and ecological constraints affect your site. The results will determine which technical reports you need and shape your application strategy.
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