Burniston

Decision on village gas drilling plans postponed

The government is asking that no decision is made while the housing secretary looks at the proposal.

Councillors will be asked to make a decision on the North Yorkshire scheme at a meeting on Friday.

North Yorkshire Council says the site near Scarborough would have "no adverse environmental impact".

The Environment Agency's consultation over plans for a site near Scarborough runs until 19 September.

The proposals, if passed, could see gas extracted from a site on the North Yorkshire coast.

North York Moors planners say the impact of a 30m structure would be "limited" despite protests.

$Protesters stand in front of a row of houses and hedges holding signs that read 'No fracking' and 'No Europa'.$

More than 200 residents and supporters marched through Burniston, near Scarborough, to oppose plans.

Europa Oil & Gas wants to drill for gas at Burniston, near the North York Moors National Park.

Europa Oil & Gas hopes to drill for gas at Burniston near Scarborough.

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