Application for test drilling at Balcombe approved
An application submitted by the energy company Cuadrilla to do further exploration work for oil and gas in Balcombe has been approved, by West Sussex Council.
Cuadrilla to return to Balcombe
Energy company Cuadrilla is to return to the West Sussex village which was at the centre of high-profile anti-fracking protests last summer. West Sussex County Council granted the firm six months permission to carry out oil and gas exploration, near Balcombe.
About 900 people objected to Cuadrilla returning to flow test at the Lower Stumble exploration site, which drew thousands of protesters opposed to fracking last year.
More than 100 people attended the planning meeting in Horsham, but environmental campaigners fearful the testing could lead on to fracking were left dismayed at the decision to approve.
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