No issues raised by Miss Fawcett provide any basis whatsoever for the refusal of planning permission. In conclusion, the appellant invites the inspector to allow the appeal and to grant permission.
Mrs Turner and Mrs Williams statement on acid fracking incorrect. No evidence to suggest any harm to human health or the envirinment likely. Suggestion of new process incorrect as used at Crosby Warren site previously. Evidence provided to confirm.
third party objectors have provided no coherent basis on which to call into question common ground agreed previously by council on previous assessments.
Appellants evidence show substantial benefits, social and economic, employment, national and local taxation, and valuable additional business for local suppliers.
climate change claims by objectors unfounded. (Section about Mr.Mclouds submission and omissions). National energy policy states fossil fuels play a key role to play in providing our energy needs during transition to low carbon economy,
New shale moratorium shows permitting is not required in this instance. Objectors accept this is the case. Local source of oil advantageous in many ways to the local community.
QC: Based on the evidence presented, planning permissioon should therefore be granted. Meets with national policy directives. It should therefore be approved without delay.