planning committee – DRILL OR DROP?

5th delay for decision on Dunsfold drilling

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 21, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The decision on plans to drill two oil and gas wells near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey has slipped into 2020.

Legal challenge to fight Horse Hill oil production

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 26, 2019 • ( 11 Comments )

Campaigners are seeking to go to court over this month’s planning consent for oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey.

Horse Hill oil production approved: Campaigners seek legal advice on challenge; “landmark decision”, says company

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 11, 2019 • ( 25 Comments )

Plans for 20 years of oil production at the Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport got the go-ahead from Surrey County Council’s planning committee this lunchtime.

Breaking: 20 years of oil production at Horse Hill approved – live news updates

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 11, 2019 • ( 17 Comments )

This post has live news updates on the decision over plans for 20 years of oil production and four additional wells at the Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport.

Planners back 15 months of drilling and 20 years of oil production in Surrey green belt

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 9, 2019 • ( 25 Comments )

Proposals to drill four more production wells at the Horse Hill oil site, near Gatwick Airport, have been supported by Surrey County Council planners.