scc application22 May 2019 11:00
I have submitted the following in relation to the planning request by UKOG, suggest it's important that they receive as many supporting statements as possible
The further development of the vast Weald oil deposit is of national importance and should be expedited in the national interest.
Having the benefit of domestic on-shore oil provides a buffer against the unreliability of imported fuel and reduces considerably the carbon footprint of the transportation costs.
UKOG have, at all times, proceeded responsibly in the development of Horse Hill and this application is for the natural progression of the oil extraction.
Objections have been generated by a small, extremely vocal group of protesters whose activities and illegal obstruction of the project are well documented. Their views fade into insignificance in comparison to the vast benefit of producing domestic fuel supplies
I have seen videos of the tanker movements to and from the site and they fit seamlessly into the traffic flow with virtually no impact whatsoever. The extraction site is well screened and this application will have no further impact on the visual amenities. I request that this application be approved.