Europa Oil & Gas appeals Scarborough drilling rig refusal
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 10:32 · Archive
Europa Oil & Gas has appealed North Yorkshire Council's rejection of plans for a 125ft drilling rig near Scarborough.
Europa Oil & Gas has launched an appeal against North Yorkshire Council's refusal of its plans for a temporary gas wellsite near Scarborough village. The application, rejected by councillors in April despite 1,600 objections, will now be decided by the Planning Inspectorate. Campaigners say they will fight the appeal, citing concerns about environmental impact and climate pledges.

How it is being reported
- 125ft gas rig plan near Yorkshire seaside town is back - despite 1,600 objectionsEuropa Oil & Gas has launched an appeal against North Yorkshire Council's refusal of its plans for a temporary gas wellsiteHuddersfield Examiner · 4 Nov, 04:00
- Campaigners vow to fight appeal by Europa Oil & Gas over drilling in North Yorkshire villageCampaigners say they will fight an appeal by developers over the refusal of planning permission to drill for gas in a North Yorkshire village.Yorkshire Post · 3 Nov, 16:53
- Burniston: Europa Oil & Gas launches appeal against Scarborough drilling rig refusalThe oil and gas company behind plans for a controversial gas drilling rig near Scarborough has launched its appeal against the council’s refusal of its plans.Yorkshire Post · 3 Nov, 16:37
In this story: Europa Oil & Gas · North Yorkshire Council · Scarborough · Burniston · Planning Inspectorate · Friends of the Earth · Tony Bosworth · William Holland
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