Rhode Residents "Absolutely Delighted" After Oxigen Facility Plans Are Refused

An Bord Pleanála has overturned Offaly County Council's decision to approve the plans.

An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the development of a new waste management facility in Offaly.

Planning officials have overturned Offaly County Council's decision to approve plans for the Oxigen facility in Rhode.

It was expected to process up to 90,000 tonnes of waste every year.

ABP raised concerns with the impact the proposed development would have on local infrastructure.

Fianna Fáil Councillor and Chairperson of the committee established to oppose the project, Claire Murray, says there was very little public consultation with locals:

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