Historic Mineral Planning Permissions for Great Britain, 1997-2007

British Geological Survey (BGS) compiled this dataset of digital spatial information on mineral extraction planning permissions across Great Britain. It represents a historic snapshot of all known extant and non-extant permissions, with data collected at different times between 1997 and 2007. The dataset is intended for regional and national-scale understanding and is not a definitive or current record.

Use Cases

• Analyze the historic spatial distribution of mineral extraction sites based on planning permission extents.
• Study regional land-use patterns for mineral resources based on the dataset's national-scale coverage.
• Assess the status of mineral reserves (active, inactive, restored) based on the stored planning status attribute.
• Support policy or environmental impact studies using the historic snapshot of commercial extraction decisions.

Strengths

• Compiled by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
• Covers a defined 10-year time range from 1997 to 2007.
• Includes both extant and non-extant permissions, irrespective of current status.

Limitations

• The dataset is described as a historic snapshot and is not fully complete or current.
• Data were collected at different times over a decade, leading to potential inconsistencies.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Compiled using data supplied primarily by Mineral Planning Authorities and supplemented by other sources.

Time Range

1997-2007

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 08:34:40.587477; freshness should be verified

Geography

Great Britain