Ciner Glass submits planning application for UK glassmaking facility

Published 8th October, 2021 by George Lewis

An artist's impression of what the glass plant in Wales will look like if the planning application is successful.

Turkish glassmaker Ciner Glass has submitted its planning application for a container glass plant in the UK.

Following a pre-application consultation during the summer, a full planning application was registered with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC) in Wales by Ciner Glass UK.

It had previously said that the proposed development will include two furnaces and warehousing facilities at the Rassau Industrial Estate, in Ebbw Vale, Wales.

The manufacturing facility will utilise recycled glass within the nearby Rassau Industrial Estate.

BGCBC will now have eight weeks to consider the application, with a decision expected by January 2022.

An artist's impression of the glass plant can be seen above.

George Lewis

Glass International Assistant Editor

George is the Assistant Editor of Glass International magazine. He has been involved with trade journalism since 2018, working on an array of titles. Prior to joining Quartz Business Media, George worked in the public sector in local government.