Wind farm plans given approval
A sixth wind farm in the East Riding has been given the go-ahead on appeal.
West Coast Energy's plans for a six turbine development at Sober Hill Far, in North Newbald, have been given approval by the Department of Communities and Local Government after the planning inspector recommended approval.
Once more, the planning inspector cited national policy on renewable energy as the main reason for recommending approval.
The decision follows a public inquiry which took place in December last year at County Hall, Beverley.
East Riding councillors had previously rejected the plans on the grounds it would harm the area of outstanding natural beauty.
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by Natalie, Hull
Wednesday, March 17 2010, 6:37AM
“I actually think wind farms are very pretty whether they're on land or at sea. They look much better than a factory or power plant or a high block of council flats at any cost. If people want these "monstrosities" knocking down they can start with Bransholme.”
by Mystic Mike, Bransholme
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 10:48PM
“Reduce the population and we wouldn't have to build these ugly mostrosities, nor build as many power stations.
Anyway it will soon be 2012 - end of the Mayan Calendar - game over, and on to the next phase in Human evolution - the Age of Aquarius - where equality, love and peace rules, not greed, money, self, bullying, and other negative traits. And in 2012 all this "technology" will be useless.”
by stewart, west,hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:32PM
“good as all the people that are against these windfarms would be the 1st to moan when the lights go out ?????
you cant build enough !!! ;))”
by Nigel, West Hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:20PM
“Excellent news! i wholeheartedly applaud this decision, well done, keep `em coming! Roos next please...”
by john, hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 4:59PM
“Richard,Richard
No,I'm not against nuclear-quite opposite.Its clean,safe(With a civilised country like UK) and very efficient”
by Phil, Hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 4:56PM
“Rick57,Get your facts right nobcheese
Each one needs at least 600 tonnes of concrete (the worst carbon footprint creater ever) so 6 months? Muppet”
by SPIKED, East Riding
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 4:37PM
“By the end of May we may have a government with some commonsense. They will see the stupidity of these ridiculous subsidised eyesores. Hopefully they will pull the plug on this development.”
by Ranter, Hull.
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 3:22PM
“Sorry to dig up Phil Larkin again, but he wrote a poem about wind.
Something called "wedding wind", but it was too arty farty for me.”
by Rob S, Boothferry
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 3:21PM
“Fantastic news!
It's about time both wind and wave power were extensively-used, as a truly viable alternative to coal or nuclear (shudder).
As for the complaints from locals...let's see how they'd manage without electricity (or maybe they'd like to put aside an area for nuclear waste disposal, as opposed to a set of wind turbines?!)”
by Richard, Richard
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 3:06PM
“john, you don't want wind turbines or nuclear. are you happy with polluting coal then?”