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Temporary permission for exploration and appraisal comprising the removal of drilling fluids and subsequent engineering works with an extended well test for hydrocarbons along with site security fencing and site restoration

Lower Stumble Exploration Site, off London Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath RH17 6JH

Application AppealedReference: WSCC/045/20West Sussex County Council

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Application location

Lower Stumble Exploration Site, off London Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath RH17 6JH

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Application summary

Status
Application Appealed
Application type
Not published
Received
Not published
Validated
26 Aug 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Sussex County Council

Application overview

Temporary permission for exploration and appraisal comprising the removal of drilling fluids and subsequent engineering works with an extended well test for hydrocarbons along with site security fencing and site restoration

Proposal details

Reference
WSCC/045/20
Parish
Balcombe

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Documents 35 of 35

DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Forms.pdf (1047 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Check listChecklist.pdf (589 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Covering LetterCovering Letter to WSCC 20-08-2020.pdf (108 kb)26 Aug 2020View
PlanRestoration Planting Plan.pdf (438 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Planning StatementPlanning Statement.pdf (848 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Site PlanSite Location Plan.pdf (2530 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Site PlanSite Existing Plan.pdf (1051 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Site PlanProposed Site Plan - Well Testing.pdf (366 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Site PlanProposed Site Plan - Pumping Operations.pdf (230 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentPreliminary Ecological Appraisal 2020.pdf (1975 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentNoise Manangement Plan 2020.pdf (2244 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentCO2 calculations.pdf (128 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentTraffic Report 2020.pdf (4088 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentHydrogeological Risk Assessment 2020.pdf (1944 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentSocio Economic Report 2020.pdf (435 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentHabitat Regulations Assessment 2020.pdf (1501 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentFlood Risk Assessment 2020.pdf (7879 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentBat Activity Report 2020.pdf (1418 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Supporting DocumentAir Quality Assessment 2020.pdf (1757 kb)26 Aug 2020View
Screening OpinionScreening Opinion - Lower Stumble Wood EWT (July2020).pdf (103 kb)6 Mar 2023View
Consultation ResponseHigh Weald AONB Unit.pdf (388 kb)15 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseBalcombe Parish Council.pdf (717 kb)29 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseSussex Police (Crime Prevention).pdf (164 kb)27 Aug 2020View
Consultation ResponseSouthern Water.pdf (243 kb)16 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseWSCC Highways.pdf (99 kb)21 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseNetwork Rail.pdf (38 kb)3 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseNatural England.pdf (204 kb)11 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseMid Sussex District Council.pdf (107 kb)22 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseEnvironment Agency.pdf (25 kb)17 Sept 2020View
Consultation ResponseWSCC Ecology.pdf (134 kb)21 Jan 2021View
Consultation ResponseWSCC Drainage.pdf (93 kb)26 Jan 2021View
Consultation ResponseWSCC Drainage 2.pdf (140 kb)15 Feb 2021View
Committee ReportWSCC 045 20 Committee Report.pdf (4864 kb)4 Mar 2021View
Decision NoticeDECISION NOTICE_WSCC-045-20.pdf (193 kb)10 Mar 2021View
Further InformationFurther Information from Angus Energy 14.12.2020.pdf (197 kb)23 Dec 2020View

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