More than 1,300 Buckfastleigh residents yesterday (thurs) voted 'no to plans to store incinerated ash at a quarry on its outskirts.

A parish poll organised at residents' request by Teignbridge Council came down heavily against the scheme by Gilpin Demolition and MVV Developments Ld.

Less than 100 people backed the plans.

The poll result is not legally binding. Devon County Council is to make a final decision in April.

A FULLER STORY WILL APPEAR IN NEXT WEEK'S EDITION.