Big news for Barry! 🎉 After years of heated debates and planning disputes, the controversial incinerator on Hood Road is set to be demolished. 🚧 Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a notice to tear down the Barry Biomass 2 facility – a move many residents and environmental activists are celebrating.
The backstory? The plant was the heart of a long-running battle between the Vale of Glamorgan Council and its developers, Barry Biomass No.2. Concerns were raised over discrepancies in its construction and potential environmental impacts. Despite appeals and planning chaos, the plant’s fate now seems sealed.
Why the sudden change? The company behind the incinerator went into liquidation earlier this year, handing the site back to ABP. After a thorough review, ABP concluded the site wasn’t viable in its current state. Demolition could begin as early as 2025, wrapping up by spring 2026. 🌱
Vale of Glamorgan Council leader, Cllr Lis Burnett, expressed relief that the site will soon be cleared, marking a positive turn for the community. This decision also follows Aviva Investors’ financial setbacks with incinerator projects, including those in Hull and Boston, Lincolnshire.
A new chapter is on the horizon for Barry, and it’s one full of promise. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops! 📢