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Friends of the Earth has written to West Sussex County Council following concerns that fracking firm Cuadrilla may be drilling near Balcombe in breach of its existing planning permission, the environment charity said today (Thursday 5 September 2013).
An environmental group has written to Salford City Council over concerns the exploratory drilling of a site may be in breach of planning permission.
Energy company IGas has permission to start drilling to see what type of gas or oil can be found at Barton Moss.
Friends of the Earth said no environmental impact assessment (EIA) had taken place and permission did not allow for shale gas exploration.