Supreme Court to hear case on environmental impact assessments and downstream greenhouse gas emissions next week – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 14th, 2023 in appeals, environmental health, environmental protection, local government, news, planning, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court will next week (21-22 June) hear a case brought against Surrey County Council over whether the local authority acted unlawfully by not requiring an impact assessment of a proposed oil well’s impact on downstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions before granting planning permission.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th June 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk