Standing ovation as health fears halt waste plant bid
Published: 2010-03-19 09:34:21
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for a major waste-to-energy power station gave councillors a standing ovation when they refused permission to build the plant last night.
(Sourced from Derby Telegraph.)
City council officers had recommended that Cyclamax's scheme at the new Derby Commercial Park, off Raynesway, be given the go-ahead.
But, following objections from Alvaston and Spondon ward councillors and local residents, members of Derby City Council's planning control committee turned down the plans, stating that they were concerned about the impact on people's health.
It comes after the planning control committee refused permission for a similar plant in Sinfin in December.
After last night's meeting, Simon Bacon, spokesman for campaign group Sinfin and Spondon Against Incinerators, said residents were delighted by the outcome.
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