What is a tin mining search?
This is search to see whether a property is in an area which may be adversely affected by past tin or copper mining activity.
Who owns the tin mines in Cornwall?
Cornish Metalsacquired Western United Mines Limited and Cornish Minerals Limited (Bermuda), the companies that owned the mining permission, planning permission and mineral rights throughout Cornwall, out of administration in 2016. The South Crofty mine permission area includes 26 former mines.
What is a mining report?
What does a mining report cover? The report looks at whether there are any shafts within 20 metres of the property you are buying and if gas emissions are likely to cause a problem. It will also reveal if any coal mining hazards have been identified or future activity is expected in the area.
What is a coal report Scotland?
A coal mining report gives information on: mine entries within 20 metres of a property’s boundaries. gas emissions from coal mines. other coal mining hazards reported in the area. plans for future coal mining in the area.
How long do mining searches take?
During busy periods it may take up to 72 hours. If you draw the report boundary yourself, then, in most cases, reports are issued almost instantly.
Is a coal search required?
Mortgage lenders will insist on such a search when a mortgage is being obtained, and the Law Society advises it even when no mortgage is required. In fact, there is no such thing as a comprehensive mining search, as there is no single register of where mining has taken place.
When did the last tin mine close in Cornwall?
6 March 1998
On 6 March 1998, the South Crofty tin mine near Redruth closed its gates for the final time, bringing to an end an industry that had been a major force since the early 19th Century – and dated back some 4,000 years. Cornwall was the world leader in tin mining in the 1870s, with around 2,000 mines dotting the county.
Why did the Cornish tin mines close?
In 1985, some Cornish tin mines had to close because the price paid for the tin they produced had fallen. South Crofty managed to stay open, with local people investing their own money in the mine.
How long do mining searches last?
Mining information available to us may change, so if there is any doubt about the information in a previous report, we recommend that you purchase a new one. Without prejudice to the above statement, any mining report must not be relied on for longer than 90 days.
Is my house covered by the coal Act?
If your home has suffered from coal mining subsidence damage, you have rights under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 as amended by the Coal Industry Act 1994.
Will I get a mortgage if my house is close to a shaft?
Mortgages for a house near a mineshaft are likely to prove challenging to arrange. However, that is not to say it is impossible to get a mineshaft mortgage – you may simply need to provide rather more in the way of reassurance to the lender than normal.
Is there gold in Cornwall?
Gold can fairly easily be found in rivers in Cornwall, Devon, Wales and Scotland. It’s an easy hobby to get into with minimal cost. You just need a gold pan and some wellies and you could be discovering your own precious finds.
A Mining Search is a concise report that assesses the likelihood of a property being affected by mining subsidence. Where a property is in the south-west, including Cornwall and Devon, a tin mining search would be the recommended option from the Law Society and the Council of Mortgage Lenders for the conveyancing solicitors.
What is a conveyancing mining search?
What is a Conveyancing mining search? When you are buying a house, your conveyancing solicitor may say it is necessary to carry out a mining search. The purpose of this search is to find out if there is any likelihood of mining activity having been carried on beneath the property you are looking at or in the nearby area.
How much does a mining and environmental search cost?
The cost will depend upon the type of search and the supplier; coal mining searches currently start from £30. In some cases, a combined mining and environmental search can be ordered, which will be cheaper than having separate searches. Your solicitor will also be able to advise on the results of the search.
Can I buy a property where tin has been mined?
When buying a property in areas where tin is known to have been mined, a search can be made with one of these companies to ascertain whether any mining activity would affect the property. A potential problem for homebuyers in areas of the south-west of England is something known as mundic.