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Written question asked by Michelle Donelan (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Fracking: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government has taken to ensure that local communities are consulted when planning applications for shale gas extraction sites are made.

Answer

Any local resident can make representations during a formal period of consultation before any planning application for shale exploration is determined.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34087
Session
2015-16
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Planning permission Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk