Since the announcement that there will be a public inquiry to determine the outcome of the Banks application for a huge surface mine at Druridge Bay in Northumberland, there has been a question mark hanging over how Banks will proceed with proposals for Dewley Hill. The date for the Druridge Bay planning inquiry is yet to be confirmed and it could be some months before a final decision is made. We will keep an eye on developments at Dewley Hill and provide updates when new information becomes available.