Protected deposit area (CHLÚ)
An area set up to protect a mineral deposit. Buildings unrelated to mining can be placed here only based on a mining office statement.
A protected deposit area (chráněné ložiskové území, CHLÚ) protects a mineral deposit from buildings unrelated to mining that could prevent or hinder extraction (Section 16 of the Mining Act). It is set by a decision of the Ministry of the Environment (Section 17). It does not mean mining takes place here: many deposits lie untouched.
What it means for building
Buildings and installations unrelated to mining can be placed in a protected deposit area only based on a statement of the district mining office, which may propose conditions (Sections 18 and 19 of the Mining Act). This concerns new buildings and extensions, not simply living in an existing house.
Protected area, deposit and mining space
- A deposit is a natural accumulation of minerals (Section 4). Reserved deposits belong to the state (Section 5).
- A protected deposit area guards the deposit against buildings on the surface.
- A mining space gives the right to extract the deposit. Only a further permit from the mining office allows extraction itself (Section 24).
Frequently asked questions
Is mining a risk if a house is in a protected deposit area?
The area alone does not permit mining. Mining would require a mining space and a permit from the mining office.
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