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How open-cast coal mining affected the development of Telford New Town

By: Language: English Series: CS Monthly : Minerals bulletin ; 1(8) May 1992, 4-6(3)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Assesses the effect that open-cast coal mining had on the development of Telford New Town. Outlines the extent of mining activity, the need for a new town, subsequent decline in mining activity and the legislative changes introduced by the Housing and Planning Act 1986 which have determined the nature of activity since then.

Assesses the effect that open-cast coal mining had on the development of Telford New Town. Outlines the extent of mining activity, the need for a new town, subsequent decline in mining activity and the legislative changes introduced by the Housing and Planning Act 1986 which have determined the nature of activity since then.