Springfield biomass permit revoked

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Springfield Zoning Board of Appeals ruled in favor Wednesday night of an appeal petitioned by the people living by the proposed Palmer Renewable Energy plant. 

The move takes back a building permit issued for the project by the Springfield Building Commissioner in November, 2011.

The Zoning Board of Appeals decided the proposed biomass plant would be an incinerator and therefore needs a special permit.

The move leaves Palmer Renewable Energy without any permits for the project.  The company said they plan to fight the decision and take their case to Superior Court.