Firm finally submits plans for wind park
PLANS to build a six-turbine, multimillion-pound wind park in Sellindge have finally been lodged with the district council.
Energy firm Ecotricity has submitted its application to Shepway District Council following its open day in the village hall last month.
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Public Exhibition about proposed Ecotricity wind turbines at Harringe Brooks, Sellindge. Residents examine proposals. Sellindge Village Hall, Ashford Road, (A20), Sellindge. Picture: Andy Jones
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Public Exhibition about proposed Ecotricity wind turbines at Harringe Brooks, Sellindge. Residents examine proposals. Sellindge Village Hall, Ashford Road, (A20), Sellindge. Picture: Andy Jones
It wants to build six turbines, each 125m tall, after spending 12 months studying the site's suitability.
Residents have vowed to launch protests and a petition against the proposal, arguing that the turbines will dent property prices and create a "blot" on the landscape, but Ecotricity remains confident it will be awarded permission.
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Spokesman Stuart Brennan said: "After more than two years of detailed site assessment and environmental studies, allied to ongoing dialogue with local residents, we are happy that we have a very strong proposal for a wind park that will successfully harness the local wind resource."
A decision is expected in the new few months.
Comments
by aokirk
Friday, May 18 2012, 9:51AM
“This is truly brilliant for Kent, far better than putting in a nuclear waste dump. If you're worried about house prices with a wind farm nearby just you wait until they put a high level waste nuclear storage site in! Get the turbines up!
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