Javid 'misunderstood planning policies' in approving fracking site, court hears

Campaigners urge court of appeal to overturn communities secretary's decision to allow Cuadrilla to drill in Lancashire

The communities secretary, Sajid Javid, "misunderstood key local and national planning policies" when he gave the green light to fracking in Lancashire, campaigners have told the court of appeal.

Leading judges were urged on Wednesday to overturn a government decision to approve a fracking site at Preston New Road in Lancashire.