Somercotes update: July 2024

Information for residents

As part of the final phase to remediate land at Stanley Street, Somercotes in Derbyshire, we granted a permit to Miller Homes (East Midlands) Ltd on 11 July to allow them to install 247 foundation piles within the Coal Authority’s features. The permit is valid for 12 months up to 11 July 2025.

In granting the permit, we are satisfied that there will be no risks to public safety as a result of this. 

We have imposed a requirement for Miller Homes (East Midlands) Ltd to monitor carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, oxygen and hydrogen sulphide at pile holes and rig. Work will stop if elevated levels of mine gasses are encountered

Useful contacts

For any queries about planning permission, please contact Amber Valley Borough Council on enquiry@ambervalley.gov.uk

Key contacts

Please contact us if there is anything you wish to discuss. The reference number for this project is .

Customer Services Team

If you have any questions about our work please call our customer services team on 0345 762 6848 or 01623 637 000 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or email us at customerservice@coal.gov.uk.

To report an emergency, please contact: 0800 288 4242 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) For more information about the Coal Authority, please visit www.gov.uk/coalauthority.