English councils get powers for “virtual” planning meetings
Local authorities in England have been given new powers from tomorrow to hold meetings, including planning committees, by video or telephone conferencing.
No decision on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans during coronavirus outbreak
Frack Free Isle of Wight has welcomed news that the island’s council has halted all planning decisions during the covid-19 outbreak.
Wressle production will “break even at $17.62/barrel” – operator
Production from the Wressle oil site near Scunthorpe will break even at $17.62 a barrel, the operator, Egdon Resources, has said. In an update, the company’s managing director, Mark Abbott, said: “Our modelling shows that the Wressle development is economically robust at and below the current oil price […]
Planners oppose oil test plans at Balcombe: “not in public interest” and “not appropriate to area”
Proposals to test the Balcombe oil well in West Sussex would compromise the protected landscape of the High Weald, council planners said today.
Ineos gives up on Airth coalbed methane plan – fantastic news say opponents
Ineos has withdrawn the long-running planning application for coalbed methane extraction at Airth in Falkirk. Opponents of the scheme for 22 new wells and 14 new sites described the decision as “fantastic news”.
UKOG drops second access plan for Dunsfold well site
Plans for an alternative access to UKOG’s proposed oil and gas site at Dunsfold in Surrey have been withdrawn.
Decision on Balcombe well test delayed
The decision on Angus Energy’s planning application for an extended well test at Balcombe will not now be made this month.
Campaigners make “strong objection” to Altcar Moss fracking plans
A network of groups opposed to fracking near Formby has called for the scheme to be refused because of concerns about flooding, peat extraction, the green belt, noise, traffic and impacts on wildlife.
Decision date for first fracking plan since moratorium
A provisional date has been set for the decision on fracking plans in Lancashire – the first to be considered since the government announced a moratorium last year.
Third time extension sought for Broadford Bridge oil site
Operators of the Broadford Bridge oil exploration site in West Sussex are seeking a third extension of planning permission – this time to allow for drilling at other sites.
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