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<p>Before shale operations begin, it is important that a developer is required to
obtain all the necessary permissions, including planning and environmental permits.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK has an effective planning system to consider and scrutinise unconventional
oil and gas developments. On 16 September 2015, the Government published a joint Written
Ministerial Statement[1] to make the planning system faster and fairer for those affected
by new development, recognising that no one benefits from uncertainty caused by delay.
We will keep the regulatory regime for shale under review as the industry develops
to ensure it is proportionate and fit for purpose.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2015-09-16/HCWS202/"
target="_blank">http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2015-09-16/HCWS202/</a></p>
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