In November 2023, the planning inspectorate of Lincolnshire granted a 15-year license to Egdon Resources to begin long-term oil drilling production at Lincolnshire Wolds and Biscathorpe.
In June 2024, local campaign group SOS Biscathorpe filed a complaint in the High Court against Egdon Resources, alleging that the company had failed to conduct a proper Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to consider downstream greenhouse gas emissions. Notably, the Finch v Surrey County Council case, which involved a similar claim regarding insufficient Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), required consideration of downstream emissions. The Finch case was decided during the ongoing appeals process, which motivated Egdon Resources and the planning inspectorate to consent to the grounds of challenge filed by the complainants.
The Oil permitting application is currently undergoing redetermination.
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Biscathorpe v. Egdon Resources
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2024
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Pending
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United Kingdom → England and Wales → High Court of Justice
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Suits against corporations, individuals (Global) → Corporations (Global) → Environmental assessment and permitting (Global)
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Whether the Lincolnshire Oil Permits required Downstream Emissions as part of their Environmental Impact Assessments.
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Fossil fuel
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Finance