First UK fracking site in five years approved in North Yorkshire
Councillors have approved an application by UK firm Third Energy to frack near the village of Kirby Misperton.
It will be the first UK fracking site since a ban was lifted in 2012.
Fracking verdict a 'much-needed victory for pragmatism'
The Acting Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce has said the fracking verdict in North Yorkshire is a "much-needed victory for in the face of the serious energy security problems Britain faces".
He said: "Businesses will want to see speedy development of this and other shale gas sites, together with maximum environmental and community consideration, not endless appeals."
"Fracking has the potential to play a part in solving the UK's energy crunch, and create new energy-related jobs in many areas," he added.
Meanwhile, North Yorkshire councillor Peter Sowray has said he was "comfortable with the outcome" as "it's just one well":
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