Category: Regulation

Reporting of the regulation of the shale oil and gas and hydraulic fracturing industry, including planning permissions and permits

Decision deferred on Dunsfold oil and gas site

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 19, 2020 • ( 6 Comments )

The planning decision due this week on proposals to drill for oil and gas near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey has been deferred.

UKOG plans published for oil site on the Isle of Wight

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 14, 2020 • ( 8 Comments )

A planning application by UK Oil & Gas for an exploration site on the Isle of Wight was published online this afternoon.

Planners back Dunsfold drilling site despite 80% public opposition

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 13, 2020 • ( 11 Comments )

Officials have supported plans by UK Oil & Gas for a new drilling site near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey despite opposition from local people and councils. A report published this evening has recommended the application be approved by the county council’s planning committee next week. It […]

Angus Energy withdraws Balcombe application

By Ruth Hayhurst on May 1, 2020 • ( 7 Comments )

Angus Energy reported this morning it has withdrawn a planning application to test its oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex.

Broadford Bridge planning decision delayed again

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 28, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

A bid by UK Oil & Gas plc to extend the life of its site at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex will now not be decided until at least July.

English councils get powers for “virtual” planning meetings

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 3, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Local authorities in England have been given new powers from tomorrow to hold meetings, including planning committees, by video or telephone conferencing.