In the application, Rockwool said it would introduce mitigation measures, including building a dormouse crossing to address concerns. Nine councillors voted in favour of the plans with four against.

Rockwool says the expansion will create an extra 65 full-time jobs and is necessary to cope with growing demand for its non-combustible insulation products across the UK and Europe.

Rockwool is the UK's leading manufacturer of mineral wool insulation for fire, thermal and acoustic protection. Its stone wool insulation is made from volcanic rock, does not burn, rot, absorb ...

About 65 jobs are set to be created at a factory which makes fireproof materials used in cladding after permission to expand in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy was granted. A production ...