Object to IGas site in Davyhulme before 10th April- template letter

TAKE ACTION! IGas are applying to explore and produce coal bed methane (for 25 years!) in Davyhulme, please urgently send an objection to development.control@trafford.gov.uk template below.

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction

I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:

  • There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
  • It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
  • Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
  • Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
  • Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
  • Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
  • Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.

In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

 

Yours sincerely

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    • Wendy kite on March 28, 2014 at 21:59
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    Please stop risking our local environment and welfare of our families through fracking . Not enough is known about the consequences for these decisions to be made.

    • Pete Kilvert on March 28, 2014 at 22:06
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    This is far too dangerous to take place in a populated area.

    • Marie Piekarski on March 28, 2014 at 22:09
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    139 Seedley Park Road
    Salford
    M6 5WU

    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction

    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    ##There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    ##It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    ##Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    ##Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    ##Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    ##Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    ##Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.

    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely

    Marie Piekarski

    • Carol Jennings on March 28, 2014 at 22:16
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely

    Mrs Carol Jennings

    • Robert Dennett on March 28, 2014 at 22:22
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction

    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:

    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate, wildlife, livestock soil and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.

    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely

    R.Dennett

    • Kathy Clarke on March 28, 2014 at 22:23
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    I object to fracking everywhere. I have read what jas happened at drilling sites in the US and Australia. The safety of fracking so close to homes is in question and as a resident of Salford I don’t want fracking here or anywhere in the UK. The use of carcinogenic chemicals so close to people’s homes and schools. Potentially poisoning the air the land and the water is beyond irresponsible. Money wasted “test drilling” and “policing” the drill sites would’ve been better spent on solar panels, wind turbines or even research into other more sustainable sources of energy

    • Caroline white on March 28, 2014 at 22:32
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    Please see above and listen to the peoples concerns.

    • Caroline white on March 28, 2014 at 22:33
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    please see above regarding our concerns.

    • Martin Waddington on March 28, 2014 at 22:34
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    Please remember that the Methane is not going anywhere and 5 or ten years from now it will be worth more. We must pause and take breath and take the time to understand the process fully .
    The whole world has gone shale gas mad so the price off gas will crash .
    If gas prices crash drilling companies will crash and leave you and us the taxpayers with any problems.
    And this is after we the taxpayers have subsidized their drilling.
    Fracking is a lose lose situation to be avoided at all costs
    Thank you for reading this.

    • geoff baxter on March 28, 2014 at 22:37
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely Geoff Baxter

  1. After reading extensively for nearly a year now, I believe that the evidence shows that the risks to our environment are so severe, that we need to stop hydraulic re-fracturing immediately. We need to abandon coal gasification projects. We need to find alternative sources of energy, and pursue a more rigorous exploration of energy reduction and energy efficiency.

    • Ann Watson on March 29, 2014 at 06:42
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    Stop fracking now!
    Those of us who know about fracking don’t want it.
    The rest of the population should be educated about this and then given the choice!
    This is not something that should be decided by government. The people should decide. This is OUR country!

    • Peter Bagnall on March 29, 2014 at 10:45
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    Since the original Planning Decision in 2010 the surrounding area is going through dramatic changes including BREP and the A57 Link Road. The Air Quality for. CBM Extraction the site has greatly increased and is now breaking the EEC Legal Limits for Oxides of Nitrogen. There are also many other harmful components in the Ambient Air including 12 heavy metals and 1.3 Butadiene(Carcinogenic) which is recorded at 38times over the permitted limit in an AQMA area. CBM Extraction is an Air Polluting Process and as the legal limit for Air Quality is being breached in the area on a daily basis, where is the law which states you can add more.

    • Pamela Haslam on March 29, 2014 at 11:58
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    Enough!! The consequences are not worth it.

    • Pamela Haslam on March 29, 2014 at 11:59
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    Enough! The consequences are not worth it.

    • Dan Fernandez on March 29, 2014 at 12:40
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    NOT CLEAN, NOT GREEN, NOT ON!!! SHAMEFUL SHOWER

    • Richard Ford on March 29, 2014 at 14:36
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely

    Richard Ford

    • Roger Stanbrook on March 29, 2014 at 14:57
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    I object to fracking because of the environmental pollution that it causes. We would be far better off developing solar panel technology.

    • Mildred Willner on March 29, 2014 at 16:41
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    It was very easy to send the email using the link – just cut and pasted the letter onto the email and signed my name. Please everyone else do the same, the more people object the better.

    • justin lewis preece on March 29, 2014 at 17:08
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    Devastating for the planet , highly dangerous to public health and of no economic value to the general public. public , infact it will destroy numerous business across the board .

    • Simon Pook on March 29, 2014 at 21:23
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    just sent my objection.

    • Sue Lloyd on March 29, 2014 at 22:39
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    Do you have to give your address to make it count?

    • M Swann on March 29, 2014 at 23:06
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    Fully object .

    • Jennifer Goode on March 30, 2014 at 00:00
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction

    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.

    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely

    Jennifer goode

    • alan davies on March 30, 2014 at 09:34
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    Sir,I object to the drilling taking place in/near any residential or greenbelt area,this type of exploitation of our earth is neither necessary nor desirable.

    • Marie Manickum on March 30, 2014 at 10:03
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    Dear Sir/Madam 81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extractionI object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused. Yours sincerely

    P.m.manickum

    • Maria Allen on March 30, 2014 at 11:46
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    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely

    • Teri on March 31, 2014 at 04:11
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    I thought I would investigate fracking after a radio 4 discussion a few months ago. The discussion kept referring to how well this was working in the US and how it could solve all our energy problems. The figures quoted were impressive but I have been to the US several times and they have land. We are a small, over populated island. If things go wrong, and I am learning just how wrong they are going in the US, we have nowhere to go. This is suicide for our beautiful country. Some people (the ones making money) can afford to leave. They will ruin what little we have left and be gone.
    The French have banned it and so must we. They also have more land a far less population. But the French aren’t greedy and obviously care about their countryside.

    • Geri B on March 31, 2014 at 08:00
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    At present we are on a course which leads towards a world dominated by energy extraction, one where most of the energy produced is used to run the extraction processes while people live and die in its toxic shadow. The present system’s addiction to massive amounts of energy is driving this headlong rush towards oblivion and unless something is done to stop it we will all be dragged down into hell with it.

    • Dianne Martin on March 31, 2014 at 08:50
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely
    Dianne Martin

    • wona on March 31, 2014 at 09:27
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    I wish to reiterate all that has been said by the objectors to fracking here and anywhere in this country.. the people are the country and we do not want this practice to go ahead…isnt that clear yet?

    • denise lomax on March 31, 2014 at 16:48
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    I wish to reiterate all that has been said by the objectors to fracking here and anywhere in this country.. the people are the country and we do not want this practice to go ahead…isnt that clear yet?

    • Robert morrall on March 31, 2014 at 17:49
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    Don’t keep messing with nature, it will bite you on the arse.

    • rebecca astin on March 31, 2014 at 20:46
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    I categorically object to the application from IGas for the exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane near Davyhulme, Trafford on the grounds: There is substantial and increasing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.

    yours sincerely

    Rebecca Astin

    • Maggie Gallimore on March 31, 2014 at 23:48
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    I object to the application from iGas for exploratory drilling, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities, and if these warnings are ignored, history will reveal the extent of negligence on the part of this government and the companies involved.

    • marie hitchen on April 1, 2014 at 10:16
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    I strongly object to fracking any where and there is possibility’s of fracking in Brownhills where I live and pelsall near by destroying country sides and risking wild life as well as contaminating our water table.
    Insurers wont insure our homes from damage caused by fracking and I want to know if you persist in drilling and fracking what are you going to do about this ? Our homes are the biggest investment in our lives and isn’t just bricks and mortar they are our homes ! I object to tax payers money being paid to protect your investments when it should be you that pays it and I strongly object to the police using brutality as happened on a regular basis by greater Manchester police at Barton moss, I fail to understand why you would risk your children’s future and their children’s after them for 40 pieces of silver when there are cleaner ways of making a profit.
    What happens when there is a drought and fracking needs trillion gallons of water will your operations cease?
    so many questions and too few answers .

    • Susan Ashworth on April 1, 2014 at 15:28
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    Dear Sir/Madam

    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.

    Yours sincerely
    Susan Ashworth

    • Sue Margetts on April 1, 2014 at 18:21
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    Please dont do it

    • Jan Thompson on April 2, 2014 at 08:57
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    Fracking should be banned full stop.
    Too many risks and dangers for water table rivers and aquifers to be poisoned.

    Water is basic to life. What happens when the water is poisoned because of short term ‘energy solution’ and big profits for the few?

    We are custodians of the earth for future generations. Start being a custodian NOW

    Yours sincerely

    Jan Thompson

    • Chris Whalen on April 3, 2014 at 16:22
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    81446/RENEWAL/2013 Application to extend the time limit of planning permission 74681/FULL/2010 coal bed methane exploration, production testing and extraction
    I object to the application from IGas for exploration, production testing and extraction of coal bed methane (CBM) near Davyhulme, Trafford, on the grounds of:
    There is substantial and growing evidence that coal bed methane production poses serious risks to groundwater, air, climate and the health of local communities.
    It is impossible to fully understand the risks without a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
    Chemicals used in CBM drilling muds are hazardous and there are risks of spills and leakages. Large quantities of water contaminated with chemicals and naturally occurring radioative material must be treated and disposed of. Extracting water from coal seams can also lead to depletion of groundwater.
    Densely populated Urmston and Davyhulme is already is in an Air Quality Management Area and already suffers from high air pollution which will be made worse.
    Unconventional gas extraction is incompatible with Greater Manchester’s carbon reduction target of 48% by 2020 and this application which seeks to produce fossil fuels into the 2030s and 2040s will add to climate change not mitigate it.
    Economic benefits of unconventional gas extraction are likely to be outweighed by the many negative impacts on regeneration and existing jobs.
    Unconventional gas is also highly unlikely to reduce energy bills as conceded by Energy Secretary Ed Davey.
    In accordance with the precautionary principle, the unacceptable adverse impacts on the environment and local people, the long-term nature of the application which includes extraction and production and lack of an EIA, this application must be refused.
    I would also like to point out that insurance companies will not cover oroperties in fracking areas. no insurance means no mortgage. No mortgages means no house sales. Will also mean that banks and building societies will foreclose on existing mortgages. That is an awful lot of people given that 73% of the UK is set to be fracked. This is insane. Humanity versus insanity.

    Yours sincerely

    Chris Whalen

    • Gee Macca on April 3, 2014 at 17:55
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    We are merely the current caretakers on this planet, so let’s start taking care instead of wrecking it.

    Politicians: The legacy you leave your children. More money? Or a world worth living in? The money gets spent. Don’t destroy the world to get it. We have only one world!

    • Chris S on April 5, 2014 at 23:38
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    Please fully research the full consequences of this before you even consider doing it. Use Pensylvania for reference. Accidents are inevitable and just one accident from one of these sites would be an ecological disaster. THINK!

    • Jean Snelgrove on April 6, 2014 at 17:08
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    This is not a suitable site for any energy extraction. but in particular of Extreme Energy Extraction. It is far too close to human activtty of all kinds.News from the USA, and from Australia, is telling us of many dangers to health and environment from these processes. IGas will use these methods if allowed.
    There is a very real danger of pollution to water and air. There is, as has been seen at Barton Moss, a quite unsustainable ammount of very heavy traffic, which also pollutes.
    I believe that the modern methods of Extreme Energy Extraction should be banned all over the world, and here at Davyhume it should be unthinkable.
    There has recently been a devastating report, from the United Nations, on Climate Change. It is imperitive to cut the use of fossil fuels.
    What we need to do, everywhere, is invest in the development and improvement of renewable energy sources,.

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