Absence of objection is no reason for action. Objections, rather, are reasons for inaction. Hence it makes more sense to say, "As there were no objections, they went ahead with the plan."
This is not so much a "bad English" problem as it is a "tin ear" problem--not really understanding what you are saying. The now proverbial "between the cracks" is a common example, as is "steep learning curve."
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