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13.3 Application: 2012/0342/FUL
Location: Lara Bridge, Lowmoor Road
South Duffield
Proposal: Erection of one wind turbine and associated
infrastructure. The proposed turbine is a Vestas
wind turbine with a hub height of 31.5m with a
horizontal axis, three bladed with a rotor
diameter of 29m and height to blade tip of 46m.
The Planning Officer presented a report which has been referred to the
Planning Committee due to the number of objections that have been received
in response to the application.
The Planning Officer explained that the application was for the erection of a
single 225kw turbine and associated infrastructure.
The Planning Officer outlined the key issues in the determination of the
application. It was explained that having had regard to all relevant policies and
other material considerations it was considered that the proposal was
considered acceptable.
Within the officers update note, it was explained that the agent had submitted
a location plan amending the site boundary following comments by objectors.
In addition, comments had also been received from the agent in response to
technical questions raised by the objectors about the turbine. The officer’s
update note also contained an amendment to condition nine in the report.
Public Speaker – Amy Souter, Agent
• The applicant owned Westdale Filters.
• Over the last seven years the business has experienced large growth
and there are six full time members of staff.
• The company is facing competition from overseas competitors who can
provide lower costs.
• The current energy use for the building is very high.
• In order to offset energy usage, the farm is looking to install a wind
turbine which would contribute to 70% of the energy costs.
• Consideration has been given to planning policy and the number of
cumulative effects.
• The proposed site has been chosen to minimise impact.
• The proposed turbine is close to the business than any homes.
• The turbine would not dominantly feature.
• Any cumulative impact would not be significant.
• Letters of support have been received from neighbours.
The Committee debated the application and a vote was taken.
RESOLVED:
Planning Committee
25 July 2012 9