Windfarm delay prompts appeal

Hexham Courant (UK)
"The developers of a windfarm near Kirkwhelpington have run out of patience with planners. ....The application for eight wind turbines and associated infrastructure attracted a large number of objections, notably from the Ministry of Defence, Newcastle Airport and the National Air Traffic Control Service.

All claimed the turbines could affect their radar facilities, with the MoD particularly concerned about the impact on RAF Spadeadam. There were also objections from three parish councils – Kirkwhelpington, Bavington and Birtley – which had multiple concerns about the scheme.Further objections came from the British Horse Society, which was concerned about the impact on a nearby bridleway.As well as the formal consultations, there were also 37 letters of objection from the general public.

The catalogue of criticism covered the effect on the landscape, the cumulative impact following the granting of other windfarm applications nearby, the effect on tourism, impact on the environment in terms of noise and health, shadow flicker, impact on wildlife, aviation issues, traffic and road safety, grid connection and the effect on TV and telecommunications."