Update June 2021 – Planning permission for shale gas exploration lapsed in June 2021 after no activity. Read more…
Update June 2018 – Planning permission has been granted by the planning inspector. Read more…
Fracking company Ineos Upstream have submitted a planning application for a shale gas exploration site on fields to the north of Common Road, near Harthill, Rotherham.
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An example objection letter with key points can be downloaded >>here<<
Planning Applications
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| Licensee | Planning ID | Notes | Submitted | Decision | Status | Consultation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ineos | Scoping Request | Request for screening opinion on INEOS Upstream Limited's application for a temporary planning permission to drill a vertical core well to explore for shale gas on land adjacent to Common Road, located approximately 0.7 km to the east of the settlement of Harthill | 17/03/2017 | 29/04/2017 | Pre-planning | Closed |
| Ineos | RB2017/0805 | Construction of a well site including the creation of a new access track, mobilisation of drilling, ancillary equipment and contractor welfare facilities to drill and pressure transient test a vertical hydrocarbon exploratory core well and mobilisation of workover rig, listening well operations, and retention of the site and wellhead assembly gear for a temporary period of 5 years on land adjacent to Common Road, Harthill, Rotherham | 30/05/2017 | 07/06/2018 | Granted | Closed |
Environmental Permits
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