3 December 2004

BANHAM RESPONSE TO NORFOLK CC PLANNING DECISION

Commenting on today's decision by Norfolk County Council's Planning Committee to refuse planning permission for Banham Poultry's proposed renewable energy plant at Bunns Bank, Director Robin Goram said:

'It is evident that this decision has been taken on political rather than technical grounds, since it flies in the face of both the advice of the Environment Agency, which has already granted an IPPC permit to the facility, and also the technical report commissioned by the County Council itself, which concluded that the proposal should be encouraged.'

'It is very disappointing that the Council has turned its back on our innovative plans to boost renewable energy, reduce waste and cut carbon emissions. Fortunately there is a statutory right to appeal against this decision, and given the weight of technical evidence in favour of the application we will seriously consider that option.'

– last updated 6.12.04