Permit fees
2023 permit fees
| Permitting charges based upon: | Min. Charge: | Max. Charge: | Charges per unit: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 – Area of application. Any number of boreholes, shafts/adits are included within the fee. | £123 | £3,075 (for over and above 2.5 hectares) | £123 per 0.1 hectare (1000m2) |
| 3.2 – Number of boreholes – for initial investigation purposes only | £123 | £3,075 | £61.50 per borehole |
| 3.3 – The number of mine entries to be investigated and/or treated, when not included in the area charge | £123 | £3,075 | £123 per shaft or adit investigation and/or treatment |
2024 permit fees
| Permitting charges based upon: | Min. Charge: | Max. Charge: | Charges per unit: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 – Area of application. Any number of boreholes, shafts/adits are included within the fee. | £135 | £3,375 (for over and above 2.5 hectares) | £135 per 0.1 hectare (1000m2) |
| 3.2 – Number of boreholes – for initial investigation purposes only | £135 | £3,375 | £67.50 per borehole |
| 3.3 – The number of mine entries to be investigated and/or treated, when not included in the area charge | £135 | £3,375 | £135 per shaft or adit investigation and/or treatment |