Joy as biomass burner in Christchurch is told to cease operations (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Joy as biomass burner in Christchurch is told to cease operations
5:00pm Sunday 1st July 2012 in News By Katie Clark
Interserve House at Airfield Way, Somerford, in Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH residents are celebrating after a contentious application which has “ruined people’s lives” was thrown out last week.
A retrospective application by Interserve in Airfield Way, Somerford, to retain a biomass burner was turned down by planning committee councillors over concerns about the level of noise it created.
Neighbouring residents of Croft Road and Greenacres have been campaigning for nearly five years against the burner, claiming their homes are covered in dust and sticky particles.
They said there was a constant loud whine from the burner and expressed concerns their health was suffering as a result of its operation.
Speaking in support of residents, Grange Cllr Denise Jones said that she had been involved in the case for more than four years and during that time the company had “ruined people’s lives”.
Fellow ward Cllr Paul Hilliard pointed out that the trees closest to the burner had died, and this was a serious cause for concern.
The application was recommended for approval by officers who thought there was no material harm to nearby properties.
Officers concluded measures to control the noise met the requirements of environmental health officers, with levels of dust and fumes able to be controlled by further legislation.
However, councillors disagreed and the application was refused on the chairman’s casting vote.
David Jones, county councillor for Burton Grange said after the meeting: “The company has repeatedly been told that it needs a licence for its burner and it also needs planning permission.
“It was given six months to respond to concerns but it repeatedly flouted the conditions of the permission. I hope now that it respects the Committee’s decision and ceases to operate.”
No-one at Interserve was available for comment.
Comments(11)
Victor_Meldrew_ Jnr
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6:05pm Sun 1 Jul 12
winton50
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6:45pm Sun 1 Jul 12
Victor_Meldrew_ Jnr wrote:Why should the conservative group follow suit?
Well done to County Councillor David Jones and Borough Councillors Denise Jones and Paul Hilliard. Thank you for the support you have given to residents. If only the rest of CBC Conservative Group followed suit.
they always vote for business against the little man.
High Treason
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7:11pm Sun 1 Jul 12
power_ranger wrote:"the trees closest to the burner had died, and this was a serious cause for concern."
“ruined people’s lives”?!
Loosing your sight might "ruin your life".
Having a partner murdered might "ruin your life".
being put in prison for a crime you didnt commit might "ruin your life"...
but a burner?
are these people for real?
Yes a burner! believe it or not it can cause severe environmental damage and health issues if it is not used correctly.
penhale
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7:46pm Sun 1 Jul 12
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Just shows how much these council officers know, quite often they put business operators local residents, I seriously believe this department of the council is a complete waste of time and money.
power_ranger
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11:48pm Sun 1 Jul 12
High Treason wrote:get real!
power_ranger wrote: “ruined people’s lives”?! Loosing your sight might "ruin your life". Having a partner murdered might "ruin your life". being put in prison for a crime you didnt commit might "ruin your life"... but a burner? are these people for real?"the trees closest to the burner had died, and this was a serious cause for concern." Yes a burner! believe it or not it can cause severe environmental damage and health issues if it is not used correctly.
bgf2
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8:32am Mon 2 Jul 12
Turtlebay
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11:53am Mon 2 Jul 12
spooki
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1:41pm Mon 2 Jul 12
“It was given six months to respond to concerns but it repeatedly flouted the conditions of the permission." So why was it allowed for so long? They soon jumped on my friends home extension for being a foot too high and that didn't pump out goodness knows what.
Loyal2AFCB
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7:55pm Tue 3 Jul 12
arsenal82
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5:31pm Wed 4 Jul 12
power_ranger says...
6:02pm Sun 1 Jul 12
Loosing your sight might "ruin your life".
Having a partner murdered might "ruin your life".
being put in prison for a crime you didnt commit might "ruin your life"...
but a burner?
are these people for real?