The formal refusal of planning permission for drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire was confirmed this afternoon.
Banner at decision meeting on Burniston plans, 24 April 2026. Photo: DrillOrDrop The county council’s strategic planning committee voted almost unanimously in April against the proposal by Europa Oil & Gas. But members were limited at the meeting to a “minded to” refuse decision. This followed a request …
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