So, the protesters outside and in yesterday’s county council planning committee weren’t there in vain. Our county councillors rejected the two Rhuthun wind farms by 18-4 (with two abstentions). A victory for those opposed to living with wind farms, but a hollow one? The applicants are bound to take their appeal to a government-appointed inspector who, in the light of officers’ recommendations and TAN8 guidance, will no doubt over turn the councillors’ decision.
It’s ironic that the EU should chose the same day to announce that the UK wasn’t doing its bit for renewable energy targets. The EU yesterday pointed towards the legally binding obligation for each EU member state to generate more electricity from wind, wave and solar energy (but not nuclear).
Meanwhile, in terms of the local refusal, the grounds given by councillors included the risk of flooding owing to the deforestation of Coedwig Clocaenog Forest, the impact of turbines on nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty, noise levels and the potential impact on tourism and the local economy.
It’s ironic that the EU should chose the same day to announce that the UK wasn’t doing its bit for renewable energy targets. The EU yesterday pointed towards the legally binding obligation for each EU member state to generate more electricity from wind, wave and solar energy (but not nuclear).
Meanwhile, in terms of the local refusal, the grounds given by councillors included the risk of flooding owing to the deforestation of Coedwig Clocaenog Forest, the impact of turbines on nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty, noise levels and the potential impact on tourism and the local economy.
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