Sixty homes have been evacuated in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, as ground movement from disused coal mines causes houses to crack and tilt, with fears of further spread to adjacent streets.
Dozens of families in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire , have been forced to evacuate their homes due to fears that nearby disused coal mines are collapsing, causing significant ground movement and structural damage .
Initially, about 30 properties in Benbuck View were evacuated earlier this month. This week, an additional 30 homes in the neighboring Dunmoss View were also ordered to leave, raising concerns that the problem could spread further, with residents on Nechtan Drive already packing their bags.
Marc Payoyo, a resident of Dunmoss View, described hearing a commotion and finding his door stuck; upon forcing it open, he observed large cracks in his backyard and throughout his home, including ceilings, walls, and window and door frames. He noted that the house appears to be tipping and that cracks are appearing along the entire street.
Payoyo and his wife had heard creaking sounds around midnight but dismissed them as ordinary, thinking they were from neighbors due to bin day. The Payoyos, who moved in only months ago, were surprised by the sudden damage. In Dunmoss View, families are removing belongings from homes they cannot return to without permission.
Aaron Anderson, living on nearby Nechtan Drive with his wife and three daughters, expressed terror that his home could be next, stating he has already packed bags and is scared about where they will go. He described the situation as horrific, referencing the earlier evacuation of Benbuck View where toddlers were woken at night for evacuation.
Historical planning documents reveal that Benbuck View was built in an area likely influenced by coal workings from two seams at shallow depths, last worked in 1875. Separate documents indicated an old mineshaft outside a home in Dunmoss View. Clackmannanshire Council chief executive Nikki Bridle emphasized that the priority is the safety of everyone involved, with officers providing guidance to residents during this worrying time. Surveyors are active in the fenced-off streets, and a large drill was heard operating.
Carl Banton of the Mining Remediation Authority stated that work is continuing at pace to establish the cause, with multiple specialist teams on site. The community faces uncertainty as authorities investigate the stability of the ground above legacy mining infrastructure, highlighting ongoing risks from historical industrial activity in former mining areas
Coal Mines Evacuation Ground Movement Structural Damage Clackmannanshire Mining Legacy Housing Safety Cracks Tipping Houses Nechtan Drive Benbuck View Dunmoss View Mining Remediation Authority Surveyors Historical Mining
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