Comment
Draft Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan
Representation ID: 30861
Received: 19/09/2018
Respondent: Misson Parish Council
The planning application to undertake exploratory drilling for shale gas at Springs Road was significant for being the first of this type that the MPA had to consider and notable for the length of time it took to determine. Whilst the MPA is required, through NPPF to support such applications there can be no doubting the widespread opposition to such proposals wherever they arise. In this instance the MPA consulted extensively with the local community who in turn felt that the process was fair and open. What will happen if permitted development rights are granted for this in future?
The planning application to undertake exploratory drilling for shale gas at Springs Road was significant for being the first of this type that the MPA had to consider and notable for the length of time it took to determine. Whilst the MPA is required, through NPPF to support such applications there can be no doubting the widespread opposition to such proposals wherever they arise. In this instance the MPA consulted extensively with the local community who in turn felt that the process was fair and open. What will happen if permitted development rights are granted for this in future?