Archive for March, 2009

Third Public Enquiry Dismisses Planning Application over concerns about NOISE

 
Shipdham windfarm fight goes on
11 March 2009
To download the Appeal Inspectors Decision; click here Decision
 
An energy firm has vowed to continue its seven-year battle to create a windfarm in mid Norfolk, despite having its latest appeal thrown out by a government inspector.
Ecotricity wants to build two 100m turbines on land near Wood Farm, Shipdham, and [...]

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Scottish Power Extends Area

Just published as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report, is a map outlining the area proposed by Scottish Power Renewables.
Of particular note is they extension of the area of land now showing as wrapping around the north and western sides of Lenchwick
Below you can see the area now covered, also shown are [...]

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Tilting at windmills – Times Online

Tilting at windmills – Times Online
Are we throwing caution and common sense to the wind in the rush to meet renewable energy targets?
Wendy Holden, From The Sunday Times;  March 8, 2009
Moving to the country is the dream of many, and it was for us. Having lived for more than a decade in King’s Cross, central [...]

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