A group brought legal action after approval was given for exploratory drilling near Balcombe.
A residents’ group in Balcombe has lost a High Court challenge against a decision to allow fuel drilling
The Frack Free Balcombe Residents Association brought legal action after approval was given for exploratory drilling near Balcombe, in the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty . "It makes no sense of the policy, in the context of hydrocarbon exploration, to say that there should be no permission if there are alternatives for production elsewhere,” she said.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities had defended the challenge, telling the court the inspector's decision was lawful and was for the "exploration and appraisal" of resources.
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