A public inquiry has started on West Cumbria Mining’s plans for a £160 million metallurgical coal mine under the seabed near Whitehaven off the coast of Cumbria. TIMELINE The inquiry follows a decision by the Secretary of State for Local Government, Housing and Communities Robert Jenrick to call in the application for Woodhouse Colliery despite […]
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WCM loses council support for coal mine
West Cumbria Mining Ltd has lost support from the local authority for the company’s plans to build a metallurgical coal mine under the seabed off the coast of Whitehaven in Cumbria. The Planning Inspectorate is due to hold a public inquiry on the company’s application after the Secretary of State decided to call in the […]
Public inquiry date set for WCM coal mine plan
The public inquiry over West Cumbria Mining Ltd’s plans for a metallurgical coal mine off the coast of Cumbria will be held on 7 September 2021. The Planning Inspectorate will conduct the inquiry, expected to last just over two weeks, on the future of the proposed Woodhouse Colliery. The move follows Cumbria County Council’s decision […]
WCM prepares for public inquiry over mine plans
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) said it was disappointed that the Government had decided to call in and hold a public inquiry on its plans for a metallurgical coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. The miner added it would assess the requirements of the public inquiry process and present a compelling case to the […]
WCM to face public inquiry on coal mine plans
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) will face a public inquiry following the Government’s decision, after two previous refusals, to call in the company’s plans for a coking coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. CONTROVERSY The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick MP gave his reasons as increased controversy over […]
WCM starts legal process over coal mine decision
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) has started the process for a judicial review over the local council’s decision to reconsider plans for a metallurgical coal mine under the Irish Sea. Cumbria County Council has three times approved the application for Woodhouse Colliery off the coast of Whitehaven. Secretary of State Robert Jenrick has twice refused […]