A public inquiry to rule whether a £100 million renewable energy plant can be built in Swanscombe was adjourned today after developers revealed a possible land sale.

The application by Teal Energy to build the plant in Manor Way was called in by the government despite its approval from Kent County Council.

Today, the 10-day hearing opened at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel in Maidstone but was adjourned after an hour following an appeal from Paramount resort developers.

QC Morag Ellis revealed "active" negotiations between London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) and private landowners in Manor Way remained ongoing.

She told inquiry chairman Melvin Middleton that the parties were positive in striking a deal over the sale of the land, which would then result in Teal Energy withdrawing the plans.

Talks are due to continue at the hotel this afternoon but any agreement.

The adjournment to allow discussions to take place was agreed by LRCH, Teal Energy and Kent County Council.

Mr Middleton confirmed a two-week break but added a site visit will be brought forward in the event a deal cannot be struck.

Last week, Paramount resort developers warned construction of the energy plant could harm the planned £3.2 billion theme park, hotel and roads.

But the claims were disputed by Teal Energy as "bluster", adding their proposals were compliant with all regeneration plans.

If approved, the plant will produce renewable energy from non-recyclable commercial waste, enough to generate electricity to power 45,000 homes and London Paramount.

The application was called in by then Communities Secretary Eric Pickles but could be decided by his predecessor Greg Clark.

Other opponents to the scheme include Gravesham and Dartford councils as well as Dartford MP Gareth Johnson.