Remove power from Local Authorities to grant planning permission for new coal mines

Creating new coal mines is a national and global issue, not purely a local one. It is contrary to the UK’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and the coal from it will contribute to global emissions that accelerate climate change. Currently local authorities can approve such mines without consideration of national goals or international impacts or responsibilities. This is wrong and such power should be removed and rest with the national government.