Published Date:
28 August 2008
PLANS for a 127 metre high wind turbine on the outskirts of Garstang could ultimately be decided by the government.
Wyre Council looks likely to reject the controversial proposal by cheese firm Dewlay for a single turbine tower next to its base off the A6 between Garstang and Churchtown at next Wednesday's meeting of its planning committe.
Planning officers are urging rejection of the plans, drawn up by Wind Direct of Lancaster, for the award-winning cheesemakers.
More than 300 people have written to Wyre Council opposing the planning application. Parish councils, including Kirkland, have also objected.
But Dewlay and Wind Direct are determined to press on with their efforts to see the project become reality, even if Wyre does reject the plans.
Rosanna Scurr, senior development officer at Wind Direct said: "We understand the concerns that members of the public and councillors alike may have regarding the visual impact of a wind turbine in this location, however we do not feel that the turbine would have an unacceptable impact.
"Although a new feature in the area, we hope that the project will be viewed in the context of its contribution to the mitigation of the effects of climate change and towards the sustainable development of a local business."
She added: "I can confirm that we will appeal if the decision is taken to refuse planning permission."
Wyre has previously rejected plans for two wind turbines at nearby Eagland Hill, though in that case council officers had urged approval.
Several members of the public from the greater Garstang area are likely to attend and speak at the borough planning meeting, which starts at 2pm, on Wednesday, September 3 at the Wyre civic centre, Poulton-le-Fylde.
* See this website on the late afternoon of September 3 for a report of the committee's decision.
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Last Updated:
28 August 2008 12:06 PM
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