Wind farm firm plans to appeal against Westnewton turbines refusal
Times & Star|July 22, 2010
Allerdale council turned down the controversial plans on the grounds that the 350ft turbines at Warwick Hall Farm would have a harmful effect on the landscape and a significant impact on local electronic reception. More than 1,850 letters of objection were sent to the council, while Aspatria Town Council and Allonby and Westnewton parish councils also objected.
Allerdale council turned down the controversial plans on the grounds that the 350ft turbines at Warwick Hall Farm would have a harmful effect on the landscape and a significant impact on local electronic reception. More than 1,850 letters of objection were sent to the council, while Aspatria Town Council and Allonby and Westnewton parish councils also objected.
A wind farm company plans to appeal to the Government after it was refused permission for three turbines on land between Aspatria and Westnewton.
Broadview Energy submitted the planning application in 2008 after withdrawing an earlier application for five turbines.
Allerdale council turned down the controversial plans on the grounds that the 350ft turbines at Warwick Hall Farm would have a harmful effect on the landscape and a significant impact on local electronic reception.
More than 1,850 letters of objection were sent to the council, while Aspatria Town Council and Allonby and Westnewton parish councils also objected.
About 316 letters of support were also received.
However, Broadview bosses insist their application was …
... more [truncated due to possible copyright]A wind farm company plans to appeal to the Government after it was refused permission for three turbines on land between Aspatria and Westnewton.
Broadview Energy submitted the planning application in 2008 after withdrawing an earlier application for five turbines.
Allerdale council turned down the controversial plans on the grounds that the 350ft turbines at Warwick Hall Farm would have a harmful effect on the landscape and a significant impact on local electronic reception.
More than 1,850 letters of objection were sent to the council, while Aspatria Town Council and Allonby and Westnewton parish councils also objected.
About 316 letters of support were also received.
However, Broadview bosses insist their application was backed up with an environmental statement that showed no evidence that the proposed wind farm would have an environmental impact.
Broadview is confident that the plans the submitted complied with national and local planning policies and believe they have strong grounds for appeal.
Managing director Jeffrey Corrigan said: "Our revised planning application took account of the council's concerns and fully complied with the appropriate planning policies and guidance.
"The site is a good location for a wind farm of this scale that will provide clean renewable electricity for the next 25 years and make an important contribution towards the national objective of de-carbonising the power sector."
If approved, the scheme would provide renewable electricity to meet the average annual demands of up to 3,400 homes.
Mr Corrigan added that the firm would also contribute more than £300,000 to a community fund, to support local community groups and projects.