Incinerator objectors ask Europe to block planning board moves

THE European Commission has been asked to prevent Bord Pleanála allowing a company more time to make its case for the development of two major incinerators in Cork harbour.

CHASE (Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment) has lodged a complaint with the commission after the planning appeals board granted a further extension to Indaver to present its case for the development of toxic and municipal incinerators in Ringaskiddy.

CHASE spokeswoman Linda Fitzpatrick said they had submitted “that the perpetual granting of extensions in place of a decision constitutes unfair procedures”.