Council throws out Peterhead incinerator plan

There were celebrations after the council decision

Plans for a controversial £50m waste-to-energy plant in Peterhead have been thrown out by councillors.

Buchan CHP (Combined Heat and Power) wanted to build the incinerator plant at Upperton Industrial Estate in the Aberdeenshire town.

Hundreds of people have protested against the scheme but the company said emissions from the incinerator would be safe and jobs would be created.

A full meeting of Aberdeenshire Council rejected the plans 49 votes to 13.

More than 100 objectors had gathered outside the meeting in Aberdeen, and there were celebrations after the decision.

Buchan CHP said it was "disappointed" by the move.

A spokeswoman said a decision on any future plans would be made after digesting the council's ruling.

A motion of refusal at the Buchan area committee had been narrowly defeated by six votes to five in December.