Recycling firm told to wait for planning

AN environmental solutions company which proposes to develop a recycling facility in Waterford is being told it will have to wait for planning after the council said it is seeking further information on the project from the developers.

Advanced Environmental Solutions (AES) says the system it will use is tried and trusted worldwide with no threat of odours or environmental impacts from the site or activities proposed at Portlaw. But protestors have so far lodged objections with Waterford County Council. They have also held a protest outside the site at Portlaw.

Now Waterford County Council says a decision on planning for the organic waste composting operation will be delayed for months because they have sought further clarification on the planning application.