Representatives from the Say No to Waste Incinerator at Killoch group have got their wish, as people will be able to comment on new images released for the plans.
New images were released last week showing what the planned incinerator would look like in the area.
The group were concerned that public were not able to comment on these images, with the original public consultation closing last July.
After voicing their concerns about the “unfair” nature of the release of the new images, plans are now in place for the public to have their say on the newest information.
A representative from the group told the Chronicle: “It wouldn’t make much sense to release these images and not let the public have their say on them.
“The images that were released last year and were part of the original consultation do not show half as much as these new images do.
“The old images only showed an outline of what the incinerator would look like. But these new ones show how much of an eyesore the thing would be.
“It’s only fair that people get to express their feeling about this, since we’re the ones that this will be affecting.”
It is believed people will be able to comment on the new images on the East Ayrshire Council online planning portal until May 15.
David Mitchell Chief Governance Officer, East Ayrshire Council said: “We received additional Information in respect of the planning application for an Energy Recovery Park at Killoch on 4 April 2022.
“Arrangements are in place for this additional information to be publicised and a notice will be placed in the Cumnock Chronicle and Edinburgh Gazette on 15 Apri which will allow anyone wishing to make comments on the additional information to do so within a 30 day period from the date of the notice (i.e. by the 15 May 2022).”
Gavin Ramsey, spokesperson for Barr Environmental, added: “The additional information has been provided following a request from the planning authority, East Ayrshire Council. This is a normal and expected part of the planning process.
“The council started a public consultation on April 8th, so that local people can consider this additional information and make their views known.
“The principle of developing an energy-from-waste facility at our Killoch site has already been established through our existing planning consent. This application builds on that principle by proposing an even more efficient way for East Ayrshire to meet its significant waste management capacity gap.
“At the same time, our new facility will be critical in meeting the Scottish Government’s statutory landfill diversion targets for 2025 – as well as establishing a new source of secure, domestic energy generation.”
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