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eldc votes unanimously to reject windfarm plans
eldc will now go to appeal in the summer along side bwag, natural england and the ministry of defence
enertrag goes for appeal against east lindsey district council
Enertrag UK has lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate on the grounds of "Non Determination" against ELDC. This is despite full knowledge of independent studies being undertaken (commissioned by ELDC) into the statements made by Enertrag UK as part of the application.
the ministry of defence has objected and together with natural england and eldc, bwag will go to appeal in summer 2010
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what's been going on?
The independent studies commissioned by ELDC have examined the impact of this proposal on landscape, historic environment, wildlife, highways etc. in order to determine the full effects of the development. This follows ELDC's initial responses to Enertrag UK outlining the lack of acceptable details in the planning submission. Enertrag UK have been informed at all times that independent reports would be carried out in order to complete a full Environmental Impact Assessment and look closely at the confusing details supplied by the developer.
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Conclusions drawn?
"it's my windfarm and i'll cry if i want to!"
These reports were returned to ELDC early in the new year and do not make pleasant reading fro Enertrag UK. Detailed studies have looked closely at the assessments made by Enertrag UK and have exposed a "bare minimum" approach to the EIA. In addition another report looking at the effects on the Wolds AONB has recommended refusal of the plans and no adequate explanation could be given in relation to the photo comparisons taken from Minting and Wispington using the BWAG blimp. The general tone of the reports are against the plans.
Enertrag UK is upset because Bernard Matthews (Bootiful) wants to build 2 wind turbines next to Enertrag's own North Pickenham site. David Linley of Enertrag UK is not very happy at this prospect and is objecting.
Well all we can say David is Pot, Kettle and Black
spring to mind!
>> see his letter <<
desperation!
Now Enertag UK has lodged an appeal ahead of a planning meeting despite full knowledge of the commissioning of these independent reports, it is clearly to circumvent the local planning process. ELDC however decided to vote on the plans in the normal way and voted unanimously against the proposal with some choice words for Enertrag's top man David linley.
So we continue to fight a company that is becoming increasingly desperate to avoid a legitimate planning decision and deny local democracy.
enertrag's david linley has been described by planning committee members as "arrogant" and "making offensive comments towards local people" at the full planning meeting. nice one david!
FIGHTING TO PROTECT
THE WOLDS
Baumber windfarm action group
& THE VALE OF LINCOLN
