Mineral Extraction Planning Permissions in Great Britain, 1997-2007

Digital spatial information on the extent of planning permissions for mineral extraction across Great Britain. The dataset was compiled by the British Geological Survey using data from Mineral Planning Authorities and represents a historic snapshot collected between 1997 and 2007. It includes both extant and non-extant permissions, covering active, inactive, and restored mineral workings.

Use Cases

• Analyze the historic distribution of mineral extraction sites based on the spatial extent of planning permissions.
• Study regional land-use patterns for mineral resources based on the dataset's geographic coverage.
• Support strategic planning for resource management using the historic snapshot of permitted mineral reserves.
• Investigate the lifecycle of mineral workings based on the inclusion of active, inactive, and restored sites.

Strengths

• Spatial data compiled by the authoritative British Geological Survey.
• Covers a defined 10-year time range from 1997 to 2007.
• Includes both extant and non-extant permissions, providing a broad view of planning history.

Limitations

• The dataset is described as a historic snapshot and is not fully complete or current.
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Data freshness should be verified; the last metadata update was 2026-04-09.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Compiled using data supplied primarily by Mineral Planning Authorities, 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