Third Energy’s Kirby Misperton site in North Yorkshire, 5 February 2018. Photo: Eddie Thornton

This page has links (in red) to DrillOrDrop reports on the Examination in Public of the North Yorkshire Draft Minerals and Wast Joint Plan.

The plan will set policy to inform decisions on planning applications by North Yorkshire County Council, the North York Moors National Park Authority and the City of York.

The inspector at the hearing, Elizabeth Ord, is required to rule on whether the draft plan is sound.

Preview of the inquiry: 4 January 2018

North Yorkshire prepares for crucial battle that could shape fracking policy across England

Live updates from oil and gas day: 13 March 2018

Live updates from additional oil and gas day: 13 April 2018

Shale gas companies threaten legal challenge over minimum gap between homes and fracking sites