The government has temporarily banned permits for new incinerator plants in England – which means a huge one planned for West Berkshire could be under threat. The environment department will now consider how many plants are needed across the UK. It comes after a top government lawyer warned a plan being explored to pause permits was “unlawful”. West Berkshire Council approved plans for the site last summer. The application site is on land next to Reading Quarry at Berry’s Lane, Pingewood, and is just inside West Berkshire Council’s administrative area. The incinerator – that could burn 150,000…
