Company applied to lease land to build a natural gas well. Neighbors expressed concerns over the adverse effects of the project. Board of Supervisors granted the permit, but it was denied by the trial court. Trial court erred in finding the well was disimilar to a public service facility, as well as in finding that the well conflicted with the Zoning Ordinances. Neighbors did not show evidence that the well would harm the neighborhood's health and safety.
Company applied to lease land from individuals for the purpose of building and operating a natural gas well. The township Board of Supervisors granted the conditional use permit after holding a hearing at which neighboring property owners expressed concerns over the adverse effects of the project, including traffic, noise, light pollution, potential well employees with criminal records, and property values. The permit was denied by the trial court.