21 October 2005

PLANNING PERMISSION SECURED FOR RENEWABLE POWER PLANT

Banham Poultry has welcomed the decision by Norfolk County Council's Planning Committee to approve the company's proposals for a 5.5MW renewable power plant on the outskirts of Attleborough, and for an in-vessel composting facility at nearby Carleton Rode.

Commenting after the meeting, Banham Poultry Director Robin Goram said:

'This decision marks an important step forward in safeguarding the future of Banham Poultry and the many hundreds of local jobs we support. By transforming our by-products into renewable energy and high quality fertiliser, we have identified innovative and sustainable new solutions to an increasing waste problem.'

'We are particularly pleased that the County Council have now accepted the technical merit and justification of the power plant project, which is addressing the urgent need to increase supplies of renewable electricity, reduce waste to landfill, and reduce carbon emissions.'

'Clearly we must now take time to evaluate the detailed planning conditions applied to the construction and operation of each plant. We will of course continue to keep local people informed of the progress and development of both projects.'

– last updated 17.11.05