MP warns against permitted development for shale gas exploration

Arundel & South Downs MP Nick Herbert has warned Ministers against changing planning rules for shale gas exploration.

News releasesGuest UserApril 2, 2019Fracking, planning

Nick warns against permitted development rights for shale gas exploration

Nick's speech in the Commons Chamber arguing for local oversight on permitted development applications by drilling firms in National Parks.

SpeechesGuest UserMarch 28, 2019Fracking, Environment, Planning

My Week 27/03/19

In his article for the West Sussex County Times, Worthing Herald & Chichester Observer, Nick discusses upcoming debates on TB and fracking and lays out the next steps in the Brexit process.

ArticlesGuest UserMarch 27, 2019Brexit, TB, Fracking

Onshore drilling debate

In his article for the West Sussex County Times, Worthing Herald & Chichester Observer, Nick discusses planning for onshore drilling and the need for proper regulation.

ArticlesGuest UserSeptember 20, 2018County Times, Fracking, Drilling, planning

My Week 10/09/18

In his article for the West Sussex County Times, Worthing Herald & Chichester Observer, Nick discusses another busy week in the life of an MP, including his campaigns on West Sussex heritage, rail service and environmental planning permissions for fracking.

ArticlesGuest UserSeptember 12, 2018Nutbourne, Planning, Pulborough, Hassocks, Rail, Trains, Transport, Rural Services, Farming, TB, Parliament, Policing, police, crime, P4MD, Fracking, Environment

Community power over planning

Together with a number of senior Conservative MPs I have tabled three amendments to the Infrastructure Bill, which has its Report Stage today (Monday 26 January).