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Essex,3 mins

Roydon villagers battle power plant plan

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People in villages in and around Roydon and Nazeing on the Essex/Hertfordshire border are campaigning against plans to build a gas-powered electricity plant in the area. Statera Energy have submitted plans to build what's known as a "peaking plant" in Dobb’s Weir – which will only be turned on when the National Grid requires more energy in the system. Epping Forest District Council will make a decision on the application following a consultation, which finishes at the end of August. Matt Knight met some of the campaigners, while Ian Puckey heard from the energy company. (Photo credit: Matt Knight/Âé¶¹Éç)

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