Date set for Dunsfold drilling inquiry
A public inquiry into plans for gas exploration wells near the Surrey village of Dunsfold is due to be held this summer.
Highways objection dropped on UKOG’s Isle of Wight drilling plans – new consultation begins in 2021
Highways officials have withdrawn their objection to a plan to explore for oil on the Isle of Wight.
Villagers relieved at second refusal of Dunsfold drilling plans – UKOG likely to appeal
Councillors have narrowly turned down plans to drill for oil and gas at Dunsfold in Surrey for a second time.
Borough council calls for refusal of UKOG drilling plans at Dunsfold
Waverley Borough Council has called for the refusal of planning permission for oil and gas drilling at the Loxley wellsite in Dunsfold, Surrey.
Villagers applaud surprise council rejection of UKOG’s Dunsfold drilling plans
Dunsfold residents have welcomed a county council vote to refuse plans to drill near their Surrey village.
Government refuses requests to release recommendations on delayed shale gas appeals
A government department has refused to release reports by planning inspectors on two public inquiries into shale gas schemes in England.
Angus Energy withdraws Balcombe application
Angus Energy reported this morning it has withdrawn a planning application to test its oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex.
Villager “delighted” at recommendation to refuse Balcombe well test
A Balcombe resident has welcomed the report by West Sussex planners opposing Angus Energy’s proposed three-year well test in the village.
West Lancs opposes Aurora’s fracking plans at Great Altcar
Councillors in West Lancashire have voted overwhelmingly to oppose plans to drill and frack two shale gas wells in the green belt near Formby.
Cuadrilla surrenders permit for Roseacre Wood fracking site
The Environment Agency announced this afternoon that Cuadrilla had surrendered its environmental permit for the proposed shale gas site at Roseacre Wood, near Blackpool.
