Fracking plans for Derbyshire move step closer

Chemical firm Ineos has been told it does need to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed fracking site in Marsh Lane.
A large group of protesters marched on SaturdayA large group of protesters marched on Saturday
A large group of protesters marched on Saturday

The location on privately-owned land off Bramley Moor Lane in the north east Derbyshire village will now be subject to a full application for a vertical coring well to evaluate the geology.

Ineos say Derbyshire County Council confirmed the ruling today.

Derbyshire County Council has been asked to comment.

The march on Saturday.The march on Saturday.
The march on Saturday.
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Tom Pickering, operations director at Shale, said: “We are very pleased that the latest step in the process has now been completed. While we are not required to complete a formal EIA, all relative environmental concerns will be addressed as part of the application and we are looking forward to continuing to work with the council and community to discuss these as the project moves forward.”

The plans have been strongly opposed by hundreds of residents who have held public meetings, launched a committee and staged a protest march on Saturday.

Ineos say the decision by Derbyshire County Council is consistent with the rules and regulations for temporary developments of this nature.

The firm added that it will submit a detailed planning application for the coring well and will undertake further community consultation ahead of its submission.

The planning application will include an Environmental Report addressing the aspects of water environment, ecology, noise, landscape and visual effects, and cultural heritage.

More to follow.