Biomass Plant - Not Here, Thank You! 

Permission unlikely after public outcry

 

Plans for a Biomass plant in Swindon looked like being thrown out at the first hurdle after a big protest from local residents and councillors.

 

Swindon North MP Justin Tomlinson also voiced his opposition after Pure Green Energy Limited applied to build a wood burning unit and three chimneys on the former Square D factory in Cheney Manor. 

 

The company was attracted to the site by Forward Swindon, the Council arm responsible for encouraging Swindon's economic growth.

 

 

Grave concerns were voiced at a packed meeting at the Council Offices about possible health risks from air pollution and the plant's close proximity to schools and residential areas.

 

A decision will be made at a Council Planning Meeting on Tuesday 20 July.

 

Swindon Biomass Plant Protest