Comment

Draft Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan

Representation ID: 31176

Received: 28/09/2018

Respondent: Dr Richard Crossley

Representation Summary:

Hydraulic fracturing should not be considered due to the environmental concerns regarding contamination of ground water, destabilisation of ground, release of radioactive radon gas and seismic activity. This process is banned in scotland and is likley to be banned in the UK if oppossition government come to power. Any licences granted will see significant opposition by campaigners and local politicians alike.

Full text:

Hydraulic fracturing should not be considered due to the environmental concerns regarding contamination of ground water, destabilisation of ground, release of radioactive radon gas and seismic activity. This process is banned in scotland and is likley to be banned in the UK if oppossition government come to power. Any licences granted will see significant opposition by campaigners and local politicians alike.