The Government has announced plans to speed up shale gas planning applications.
Ministers say they want to ensure shale applications can’t be frustrated by what they describe as "slow and confused decision making" amongst councils.
The environmental group, Friends of the Earth says the Government's plans to speed up shale gas planning applications threatens to damage local democracy.
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