A computer-generated image of how the Ardley incinerator could look
In 2007 Oxfordshire County Council announced that it was looking at using incineration plants to reduce the Oxfordshire waste going to landfill. The companies involved in the proposed sites at Ardley, near Bicester and Sutton Courtenay have faced stiff opposition to their plans. But on Monday 9 August the scrutiny committee at the council voted in favour of one of the schemes. It is the latest development in a story that BBC Oxford has followed since 2007...
County waste incinerator planned - Thursday, 20 December 2007
Oxfordshire County Council said it wanted to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. After a tendering process incineration proved to be the best waste disposal option.
Waste incinerator sites earmarked - Thursday, 14 February 2008
The site for the proposed waste incinerators to be built in Oxfordshire was narrowed down to two locations, one at Ardley near Bicester, the other at Sutton Courtenay near Abingdon.
Waste incinerator companies named - Friday, 15 February 2008
Ariel view of how the site would look
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The two companies shortlisted to build a waste incinerator were announced. Viridor Waste Management proposed to build a site at Ardley, while the Waste Recycling Group chose Abingdon's Sutton Courtenay as its location.
Waste incinerator plan unveiled - Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Plans are unveiled to the public, attracting local opposition.
Doctor raises incinerator fears - Wednesday, 10 September 2008
A retired GP claimed that the proposed incinerators could increase heart attacks and cancer rates and lower children's IQ levels. "A Belgian university study showed that there was 12 years lopped off people's lives," he said. A spokesman for Viridor said: "Dr Dick Van Steenis... has been a prominent opponent to EfW for years, but has remained isolated in the face of the tide of scientific opinion."
Illuminating incinerator protest - Monday, 13 October 2008
Protestors against plans for the incinerator used lasers to project their message into the night sky. An image reading "no incinerator" was beamed onto a cooling tower at Didcot power station.
Incinerator protest 'will go on' - Thursday, 23 October 2008
Campaigners gathered outside a public meeting held by developers proposing a site in Sutton Courtney.
Planners reject incinerator bid - Monday, 28 October 2008
Vale of White Horse District Council voted overwhelmingly against the proposed site at Sutton Courtenay.
Deadline for incinerator comments - Friday, 15 May 2009
The deadline for comments regarding the Ardley incinerator arrived.
Council decides incinerator site - Monday, 7 September 2009
Officials decided that an incinerator could be built in Ardley, although an environmental permit and planning permission were still needed before it could be built.
Parish councils oppose waste site - Tuesday, 8 September 2009
At least 19 parish councils called for the government to step in to stop the incinerator being built in Ardley.
Council rejects incinerator plan - Monday, 19 October 2009
Ariel view of the proposed site alongside the M40
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Plans were rejected by county councillors. Robert Ryan, project manager, said: "Viridor is disappointed with the committee's decision to refuse our application, despite recommendation for approval by the council's planning officers and a clear need to divert waste from landfill." Councillors voting against the plans said the benefits of a waste disposal site did not outweigh the cost to the environment.
Company to fight Oxfordshire incinerator refusal - Monday, 4 January 2010
Viridor said it would appeal against a decision to refuse planning permission, urging the Planning Inspectorate to intervene. Robert Ryan, project manager at Viridor, said: "It's just that the committee got out of the wrong side of bed that day."
Oxfordshire incinerator appeal date announced - Wednesday, 24 March 2010
The Planning Inspectorate inquiry into the decision was scheduled to start on 6 July and last 10 days.
New application for waste incinerator - Thursday, 8 April 2010
A new planning application was submitted to build the Ardley waste incinerator, six months after the previous bid was rejected.
New application for waste incinerator in Oxfordshire
Ardley incinerator deal set to be signed - Thursday, 15 July 2010
Oxfordshire County Council were on the verge of signing the multi-million pound contract for the incinerator despite not having planning permission.
Ardley incinerator deal set to be signed
Waste incinerator bid for Sutton Courtenay withdrawn - Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010
Plans for the incinerator at Sutton Courtenay in Oxfordshire would not go ahead, according to The Waste Recycling Group.
Waste incinerator bid for Sutton Courtenay withdrawn
Councillors call on council to review contract - Monday, 2 August 2010
A cross-party group of 12 councillors wanted the decision to sign the contract for the Ardley incinerator to be reviewed.
Call for Ardley incinerator deal to be reviewed
Incinerator rethink bid rejected - Monday, 9 August 2010
The attempt to force Oxfordshire County Council to rethink plans to sign up to the incinerator ends in failure.
Ardley incinerator rethink bid rejected
Oxfordshire waste incinerator planning decision due - Monday, 25 October 2010
Residents are expected to lobby a meeting that will decide if a waste-burning incinerator should be built in the county.
Oxfordshire waste incinerator planning decision due
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