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Breaking: UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans refused for second time – live news updates

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 27, 2020 • ( 37 Comments )

This post has live news updates on the vote over whether gas exploration should be allowed near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey.

Borough council calls for refusal of UKOG drilling plans at Dunsfold

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 25, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Waverley Borough Council has called for the refusal of planning permission for oil and gas drilling at the Loxley wellsite in Dunsfold, Surrey.

Breaking: Broadford Bridge oil site gets two more years – live news updates

By Ruth Hayhurst on July 7, 2020 • ( 8 Comments )

Broadford Bridge exploration site. Photo: Broadford Bridge Action Group Councillors in West Sussex have voted by 10-1 to allow another two years at the oil exploration site at Broadford Bridge.

Villagers applaud surprise council rejection of UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 29, 2020 • ( 35 Comments )

Dunsfold residents have welcomed a county council vote to refuse plans to drill near their Surrey village.

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 […]

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.