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Kali Lindsay

'Huge win' - Government rejects plans for controversial incinerator in Consett

Plans for a controversial waste incinerator in County Durham have been rejected by the Government.

Project Genesis Ltd lodged plans for a renewable energy centre on land at Hownsgill Industrial Estate, near Delves Lane, in Consett.

Durham County Council had rejected the proposals for the former steelworks site, but an appeal from developer resulted in a public inquiry last year.

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