Plans to expand the oil terminal at Cloghan Point near Whitehead received 400 letters of objection.
The site was built in the late 1970s to serve Ballylumford and Kilroot Power stations
Mid and East Antrim Council's planning committee have approved the plans despite 400 letters opposing the project. He added that the proposed redevelopments would have "no significant impact on the rural character" of the existing site. Prof Geraint Ellis, who represents the No to Cloghan Point campaign group, said there was "lack of evidence of public interest benefit".He suggested the recommendation to approve was "based on presumption" as the oil terminal has only been used as a storage area rather than a place to distribute oil.
Alliance assembly member Danny Donnelly said the proposed development would have a "very significant impact" on the area with the arrival of tankers transporting fuel from the United States and Middle East.
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