WESTBURY residents will have to wait longer than previously thought to discover whether Blue Circle cement will be able to go ahead with their controversial tyre-burning plans.

The application made by the company is, at present, being considered by the Environment Agency.

The Agency confirmed this week their decision will not be announced in mid-October, as was originally intended. An extension has been granted so they can consider the application further.

Action group The Air That We Breathe and Wiltshire Health Authority have both welcomed the news.