A similar application by Celtique to drill at the nearby village of Wisborough Green was turned down by the county’s planning authorities in July.
Commenting on today’s decision, Greenpeace UK climate and energy campaigner Simon Clydesdale said:
“With their second consecutive no to fracking, Sussex authorities have sent a clear signal that the county is not prepared to be the testing lab for this inexperienced and controversial industry.
“The park authorities have demonstrated integrity, rigour, and ability to sort substance from spin, setting an example for other local leaders, like those in Lancashire, facing similar decisions.
“As carbon pollution in our atmosphere hits record levels and the world faces one of its toughest challenges in slashing climate-damaging emissions, fracking is the exact opposite of what Britain needs and wants - genuinely clean, safe, renewable energy.”
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Contact: Stefano Gelmini, Greenpeace UK press office, m 07506 512442
