SSDC Application ref 1/07/20106/F (withdrawn 30/11/2007)
SSDC Application ref  1/08/20502/F (Appeal lodged)

You need to voice extreme concern about the proposal; say that there is a lack of factual information being given by the proposers and ask to be kept informed. 

In addition to the letters you may have written, it is important that you write to the planning inspectorate at bristol, quoting the appeal number or use the on-line planning process.  These lettters are considered when the planning application is discussed.

You may find the links and advice here useful.

Some or all of the following questions, in your own words could form part of your letter:

Is there sufficient Biomass available locally to ensure that this is a viable project?
Will the Biomass be free from preservatives, pesticides and growth supplements that may contain highly reactive chemicals and so give rise to additional pollutants?

What assurances and safeguards will there be, that this plant will not use other more polluting fuels at a later date?

How will the Waste Water be disposed of?

What safeguards will there be to protect the near by Severn Trent Water Ltd water supply for Bishop's Castle & surrounding area?

Will all emissions from the plant be monitored?  If so, which pollutants will be measured and will this be on a continuous basis (real time monitoring)? If so, will these figures be available on-line.

What will be the impact on local health and environment?    

What will be the total increase in traffic movements, raw materials to sawmills and transfer depots, transfers between these and the proposed Plant and direct deliveries from forestry and farms. All of these movements need to be quantified.

This information comes from a leaflet published by the Bishop's Castle Group, c/o Oakeley House, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire,Sy9 5EY April2007