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High court rules against 'buffer zones' for windfarms.380782013-04-16T21:44:11Z2013-04-16T21:44:11ZThe high court case followed accusations by wind farm developer RWE Npower Renewables that two proposed wind farms had been rejected by the council as a result of the "emerging policy" of new "buffer zones", despite the proposals being in line with the established local policy that was "permissive" of wind farms.Countryside at war as planning system collapses.376472013-03-08T14:48:25Z2013-03-08T14:48:25ZSir Simon said failure to have a plan in place will not mean more houses are built but "more conflict" as local communities use the law courts to fight the vague new legislation.
"It will just mean that everyone will be fighting, fighting, fighting and that is not the best way of running rural Britain," he added.Can wind farm developers halt the 'march of the buffer zones'?.372122013-01-30T18:49:50Z2013-01-30T18:49:50ZRenewable energy developers are hoping the government will prevent a growing number of county councils from imposing wind farm buffer zones, which could severely restrict developments across the country.
Buffer zones are designed to prevent turbines from being installed too close to people's homes.Wind turbine exclusion explained .352882012-06-21T12:00:20Z2012-06-21T12:00:20Z"The 2km separation distance comes from the Scottish Planning Policy. The 2km distance is the separation distance between areas of search and the edge of cities, towns and villages; it is to guide developments to the most appropriate sites and to reduce visual impact. It can also be used in dealing with visual impact from individual turbines.Weir protesters celebrate as 'windfarm' plans are thrown out.343972012-02-22T12:50:11Z2012-02-22T12:50:11Z"Let this be a lesson to people who want to come into our Valley. We are not here to be picked off by wind farms and finance."
Bacup councillor Andy MacNae claimed the applicant had done the "minimum possible" at every stage, including in its public consultation and a "derisory" offer of £3,000 per year compensation.
Anger after four out of five major wind farms approved by ministers .339652011-12-31T19:59:48Z2011-12-31T19:59:48ZCampaigners say they have little faith in the Scottish Government listening to local opinion after figures showed only five major wind farm applications have been turned down in the last four years.Turbine plans for Great Yarmouth countryside rejected.301402010-11-29T19:03:12Z2010-11-29T19:03:12ZControversial plans for four giant wind turbines in the midst of two scenic Norfolk coastal communities have been rejected by a government planning inspector. ...In a six page report the planning inspector says the turbines would "unacceptably change" and result in "material harm" to the landscape.
Wind farm opponents win greater powers over "skewed" planning system.298802010-11-11T13:52:25Z2010-11-11T13:52:25ZHe said the planning system had become "skewed", favouring the development of giant wind turbines over protecting environmentally rich regions such as the Westcountry.
Wind farm plans have repeatedly come up against angry opposition in Devon and Cornwall.
John Healey unveils proposal to do away with planning permission for wind turbines.241292009-11-18T00:37:33Z2009-11-18T00:37:33ZWind turbines standing as high as 15 metres (50ft) will be allowed on farmland and industrial estates without planning permission, under proposals to boost renewable energy.
The turbines will be approved across large areas of the countryside, provided they meet noise and impact restrictions.
John Healey, the housing minister, also announced plans to fast-track applications for solar panels on stadiums, schools, railway stations and offices, as part of proposals to achieve national commitments on climate change.
Wind farm buffer zones plan backed.240432009-11-12T15:30:01Z2009-11-12T15:30:01ZSupporters and opponents of plans to build wind farms in Cheshire will have been keen spectators of a heated debate in the House of Commons.
Peter Luff MP introduced a ten-minute rule bill on the proximity of wind turbines to homes which has gained backing from Weaver Vale MP Mike Hall and Eddisbury MP Stephen O'Brien.
The bill, which is not expected to become law but may be considered by future government, is designed to create a 2km ‘buffer-zone' around any 125m commercial wind turbines.
Byram residents urge Selby MP to oppose wind farm plans.239952009-11-06T15:51:36Z2009-11-06T15:51:36ZMore than 100 Byram residents living less than one mile from land earmarked for nine turbines have now written to the Labour politician voicing their concerns over noise, vibrations and flickering shadows.
They want him to support the Onshore Wind Turbines Bill put forward by Peter Luff to Parliament on Tuesday, requesting a 2km separation distance, as is the case in Scotland and France.
Planned Fintry windfarm in doubt over new guidelines.238762009-10-30T23:27:59Z2009-10-30T23:27:59ZWindfarm operators say new guidelines could jeopardise extension plans for their project near Fintry - and massive cash boosts for local villages along with it.
Falck Renewables is looking to extend the Earlsburn windfarm and an application for a further nine turbines is currently with Stirling Council.
The new proposal would broaden the community benefits package ...But the company says moves by Stirling Council to update its windfarm policy could prove too restrictive.
Government reply offers nothing in windfarm dispute .239172009-10-29T15:22:35Z2009-10-29T15:22:35ZBack in July, DDC wrote to the Government asking for guidance on how it should deal with a proliferation of ‘speculative' proposals for wind farms in the local area. ...Replying to the council, the Rt Hon Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, said: "You make the point that clearer leadership is required on the issue of sustainable energy and what installations are actually needed ...I agree we need to show clear leadership in this area, and while I agree there is more to do, I think we are going in the right direction."
Wind monitoring mast application in Stinchcombe is refused.236362009-10-14T07:53:21Z2009-10-14T07:53:21ZPlanning bosses have refused permission for a wind monitoring mast to be built in Stinchcombe.
Members of Stroud District Council's development control committee gave a majority vote against the application by green energy company Ecotricity on Tuesday.
The company wanted to build the 70-metre mast at Standle Farm on land between the M5 and the A38.
Burnley wind turbine gets go-ahead despite objections.235072009-10-08T12:07:56Z2009-10-08T12:07:56ZPlans to erect an 18m. wind turbine on the outskirts of Burnley town centre have been given the green light.
Neighbouring residents had objected to the turbine, which will be built on land by The Kestrels, in Manchester Road, due to the impact on the landscape and noise that will be made.
However, Burnley Council's Development Control Committee passed the proposals despite reservations from some members.
Councils' 'no' to wind farm.233602009-09-28T21:19:21Z2009-09-28T21:19:21ZTwo Derbyshire councils are formally objecting against plans for a wind farm on the edge of the Peak District.
Derbyshire Wind Energy, a subsidiary of West Coast Energy, wants to build three 126-metre turbines on Matlock Moor, overlooking the Derwent Valley close to Chatsworth House and the national park boundary.
Opponents fear it will harm the landscape and deter tourists from the area.
Confusion as meeting to decide wind farm's future cancelled.233542009-09-28T09:58:48Z2009-09-28T09:58:48ZAn inspector was due to hear an appeal against the rejection by North Lincolnshire Council for a seven turbine plan for Flixborough Grange on Tuesday.
But the planning inspectorate has said the matter now needs to go to a full public inquiry because of complicated issues and the number of people who were likely to come along. No date has been set.
Black Craig wind farm appeal dismissed; Plan for 16 turbines is turned down.232752009-09-23T16:59:49Z2009-09-23T16:59:49ZScottish ministers have rejected an appeal for planning permission for a 16-turbine wind farm on a hill directly opposite Rothesay Bay.
Over five months after the end of a public inquiry - which took place in April at Colintraive Hall - ministers agreed with the findings of reporter Karen Heywood that the project would have a "significant detrimental landscape and visual impact" on the area.
