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Councillors take a stand against more windfarms
A turbine revolt in Annandale and Eskdale was whipped up by councillors this week.
They gave a resounding message to windfarm developers ... no more!
On the table was an application by Edinburgh-based Wind Energy (Newfield) Ltd for a meteorological mast to the south east of Newfield Moor near Sibbaldbie - the precursor to a windfarm. It eventually went through.
However, members warned that should the company come back with plans for a windfarm on the site it would be vehemently opposed by Dumfries and Galloway Council and the community.
Area planning manager David Suttie said: "Annandale and Eskdale is at capacity and this would be a windfarm too far. Its proximity to Lockerbie and the M74 makes it an unacceptable location for a windfarm. Council officers and councillors would not support this."
March 30, 2007
by Sharon Liptrott
in icDumfries
A turbine revolt in Annandale and Eskdale was whipped up by councillors this week.
They gave a resounding message to windfarm developers ... no more!
On the table was an application by Edinburgh-based Wind Energy (Newfield) Ltd for a meteorological mast to the south east of Newfield Moor near Sibbaldbie - the precursor to a windfarm. It eventually went through.
However, members warned that should the company come back with plans for a windfarm on the site it would be vehemently opposed by Dumfries and Galloway Council and the community.
Area planning manager David Suttie said: "Annandale and Eskdale is at capacity and this... [continue via Web link]
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