“The development is limited, and it does not determine any future development. Let’s be clear, if we are successful, we will make another application, and it will create jobs and support the UK economy; it will also create gas that will be consumed here in Yorkshire.”
The company has said the scheme would be beneficial to the local economy and that there is no ‘loophole’ in the moratorium on fracking.
Local group Frack Free Coastal Communities has vowed to fight on.
At April’s planning meeting, councillors voted to reject the application based on heritage coast and landscape harm, and concerns that the temporary nature of the plan would not mitigate the harm and would be contrary to council policies. It was also based on proximity to residential properties and vibration, noise and disturbance, and 24/7 operation of the site.
