I am seeking a judicial review against the Welsh Assembly for this unlawful decision

Councillor Klaus Armstrong-Braun

The final decision on the proposals for the Castle Cement kiln at Padeswood now rest with the Environment Agency.

However, Flintshire Green Party has said it is considering a judicial review of the assembly's decision in the divisional court.

Assembly Members began discussing the findings of a public inquiry into the proposals on Monday.

Councillor Klaus Armstrong-Braun said all the evidence involved in the project should have been considered together at the public inquiry before a decision was made.

Mr Tami: Visual impact

He claims the piecemeal way it had been done was illegal.

He said: "We expected this decision because the big global companies are winning.

"We are extremely concerned about the health implications and the natural environment.

"I am seeking a judicial review against the Welsh Assembly for this unlawful decision."

Environmentalists have raised concerns over plans to burn a controversial fuel made from chemical waste at the site.

However, Castle Cement has insisted the new kiln would make the plant more efficient and clean up emissions.

Tony Allen says the plans would clean up emissions

The company also warned that the factory could close with the loss of 200 jobs if the facility was rejected.

Castle Cement General Manager Tony Allen said the environmental impacts of the development had been researched.

"I have heard that Klaus Armstrong-Braun wants to look at a judicial review and I think that is very disappointing," he said.

"Councillor Braun was at the inquiry up until the point that it was his turn to give evidence and then he wasn't available.

"The independent inspector has looked at the environment agency evidence and evidence from the North Wales Health Authority.

"It was a very wide ranging inquiry looking at health and environment."

Emissions

Meanwhile Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami has said that there are still issues which need to be addressed.

He said there were two major factors which still needed resolving.

"The visual impact of this development cannot be ignored, its size will dwarf everything in its shadow," he explained.

"The issue of emissions is also causing considerable concern not only in Flintshire but also in Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester and along the north Wales coast.

"The public must be heard on this matter and I will do what I can to ensure that legitimate concerns are dealt with by decision makers."

The Environment Agency are due deliver a final decision on the Castle Cement proposals later this year.