Validation Checklist - List 1

3g Chalk Mining

Required for those in Hatfield on University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus.

When a development is proposed within these areas, it is necessary for a chalk mine risk assessment to be undertaken. Developers should contact Development
Management prior to submitting an application to clarify the risk. Details, including the following will be required to undertake the assessment:
• Site Address
• Land use
• Access – types of highway being provided and/or might be affected by the development, for example ‘A’ roads, major local road, minor, footpaths etc.
• Services – provided/impacted upon (electricity, gas, water etc), national supply, local service, industrial level, domestic level, minor drainage and telecoms.

This assessment, undertaken by the planning authority will determine the level of risk as a result of the proposed development.

Where the risk is established to be ‘very high’ or ‘high’ a Geophysical Technical Survey’ report will be need to be undertaken and submitted with the planning application to enable the consideration of the risk to be undertaken.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice: National Planning Policy Framework, Section 11