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Cumbrian coal mine ruled unlawful

Last updated: September 14, 2024 7:01 am
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The High Court has made a landmark decision to quash the planning permission granted for a controversial coal mine in Cumbria, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners. The ruling comes after legal challenges from Friends of the Earth (FoE) and South Lakes Action on Climate Change (SLACC) against a decision made in December 2022 by Michael Gove, the former secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities.

Following the general election, the new government acknowledged that the planning permission had been unlawfully granted and withdrew its defense against the legal challenges. This move came after a Supreme Court ruling in June, which emphasized the importance of considering the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels in planning applications for such projects.

The High Court agreed with the campaigners that the climate-changing emissions from burning the coal extracted from the Whitehaven mine were not adequately considered during the planning process. Despite arguments from West Cumbria Mining (WCM) asserting otherwise, the court sided with FoE and SLACC. The ruling sends a clear message about the changing landscape for fossil fuel projects, highlighting the need to prioritize environmental concerns.

The judge found that WCM’s claims of achieving ‘net zero’ emissions and offsetting carbon through international credits were flawed. The company’s assertion that the coal from Whitehaven would simply replace coal from other sources globally was also challenged. The judge concurred with the claimants that there were inconsistencies and errors in the secretary of state’s reasoning on these matters.

The ruling means that communities secretary Angela Rayner, who also serves as the deputy prime minister, will need to reassess the planning application, considering the full climate impact. This could involve requesting additional evidence or reopening the planning inquiry to ensure that all environmental factors are taken into account.

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In a statement, FoE emphasized the significance of the High Court ruling in reshaping the process for approving projects with detrimental climate impacts. The decision underscores the need for thorough consideration of environmental consequences in planning decisions, setting a precedent for future fossil fuel projects.

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