Decision details

Re: Appeal against Secretary of State decision in UKOG Exploration Consent Statutory Review Application

Decision Maker: Executive - Leader's decisions

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Matters set out in the report are exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph(s) 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).

This decision is consistent with the general approach adopted by the council in accordance with its declaration of a climate emergency and the specific approach regarding the Dunsfold/UKOG matter. OPTION 3 is a reasonable and balanced response following due consideration of the risks.

The matter is supported by the majority of Executive members and following further consultation with relevant internal and external legal advisors. I am therefore content to make this decision and have sufficient information to do so.

This decision record is made and published in accordance with Access to Information Procedure Rule 20.3.

 

Decision:

To pursue the option referred to as OPTION 3 in the exempt report, subject to appeal proceedings being issued.

Publication date: 09/08/2023

Date of decision: 09/08/2023

Decided at meeting: 09/08/2023 - Executive - Leader's decisions

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