Rathlin Energy (UK) plc said it would reduce the number of wells in a revised planning application for expanded oil production at West Newton A in East Yorkshire.
APPEAL
In September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s planning committee refused the company’s initial application due to the scale of the proposed development.
In a statement on 26 November, Rathlin said it continued to receive legal advice on appealing against the decision.
FOOTPRINT
The company added it had now received the decision document explaining the reasons for the council’s refusal and was working on a revised approach for the proposed development.
“Taking on board the concerns regarding the scale of the development, and other points raised by the local community, we now intend to submit a new application, with the intent of addressing the scale of the development by reducing the site footprint and reducing the number of wells to be drilled.
“As the proposed planning application is of smaller scope than previously assessed, the environmental assessments required to accompany the planning application should only need minor amendments which will allow us to submit the revised application by the end of 2021.”
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
in July, Rathlin submitted an application to vary the Environment Agency (EA) permits for the West Newton A site.
The EA is conducting a public consultation on the application which, along with the company’s application to the council, must be granted prior to expansion at West Newton.