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Public inquiry starts next Tuesday
News release PR 2176
Issued 18 February 2013
In anticipation of the start of the public inquiry next week,
which will consider the plans to build an energy from waste
incinerator at Saddlebow, King's Lynn, all the background documents
relevant to the inquiry are now available to view at the borough
council offices at King's Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn.
The documents will be available until the end of the day on Monday,
25 February 2013.
The inquiry will start at 10am on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 at
King's Lynn Corn Exchange. Free car parking spaces are being
reserved on the Tuesday Market Place and on the gravel car park on
Chapel Street, for people attending the inquiry.
Cllr Nick Daubney, Leader of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn
& West Norfolk, said: " This is a big issue for west Norfolk
and it is crucial that as many people as possible come along to
hear proceedings and to participate in this inquiry. All along we
have said that the only fair way to determine this matter was to
have an independent public inquiry, where all concerned parties are
able to put forward their points, which will then be considered by
an independent inspector."
Anyone who wishes to speak at the inquiry, should register with the
Programme Officer Graham Groom. Graham Groom, Persona Associates,
East Suite, Barclays House, 51 Bishopric, Horsham, West Sussex,
RH12 1QJ. Email: grahamgroom@personaassociates.co.uk.
Telephone: 01403 219899 or 01403 217799
Due to the ill health of the proposed inspector, the Planning
Inspectorate have had to secure a new Planning Inspector for this
inquiry at short notice. Liz Hill has now been appointed as the
Planning Inspector and will hear the opening submissions on 26
February. It is then believed that there will be a short
adjournment of around 7 days before the inquiry starts again at the
Professional Development Centre, Kilham's Way, King's Lynn. Details
of any adjournment are expected to be confirmed shortly.
Cllr Daubney added: "Any delay at this stage is unfortunate, as all
parties have their witnesses and legal support lined up. We can
accommodate a small amount of slippage, but would hope this is no
longer than the few days already intimated by the Planning
Inspectorate. As soon as details are confirmed we will publish them
on our website."
Last updated: 22 February 2013
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