Wednesday 20th October 2010
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins celebrated with delighted residents, businesses and campaigners yesterday evening as Derbyshire County Council rejected plans for a waste incinerator plant on Dunston Road, Chesterfield.
Toby Perkins, Labour Member of Parliament for Chesterfield, hailed the 'Chesterfield Against Incineration' campaign group as the DCC Planning Committee voted overwhelmingly to dismiss the multi-million pound development.
The campaign group headed by local residents Julie Harrington and Karon Glynn were supported by Mr.Perkins and local councillors at County Hall, Matlock, where the Planning Committee gave it's decision.
With the meeting room packed to the rafters, Mr. Perkins condemned the Case Officer's decision to recommend approval for the development on environmental and economic grounds.
Despite Cyclamax having the option of appealing the decision, this has been seen as a major victory for those concerned about the impact the incinerator may have on health, local businesses and the environment.
Speaking after hearing the decision Mr. Perkins said: "I am delighted that all the hard work of Julie, Karon, Richard and all those who feared for the health and prosperity of their local community has finally paid off. In the end the evidence in support of rejecting the application was overwhelming.
"Cyclamax may well decide to appeal this decision, but this is a fantastic example of local champions fighting for what they believe in and succeeding. This decision is good for local residents, good for the economy, and good for Chesterfield."
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