Agenda item

Consultation Response - Proposed Development of an Alternative Scheme of 3 Wind Turbines with Height to Blade Tip of up to 100M and Associated Substation Building, New and Upgraded Access Track from Manystones Lane and B5056, Hardstanding, Temporary Compounds and Associated Works at Griffe Grange, Manystones Lane, Brassington

Minutes:

 

Members discussed the impact on the landscape of the additional turbines as proposed and the concerns over the cumulative impact which should be mentioned in the objection as an additional bullet point.

 

The recommendation as set out in the report for the National Park Authority to Object with additional bullet point was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

The National Park Authority OBJECTS to the revised proposals for three wind turbines (100m to blade tip, 59m hub height) at Griffe Grange for the following reasons: 

 
  • By virtue of their design and siting, and size and scale, the three turbines at Griffe Grange would have a significant adverse visual impact on the landscape character of the National Park, substantially detract from the enjoyment of its special qualities, and result in harm to its cultural heritage.

 
  • The harm caused by these three turbines in isolation would be further exacerbated by their cumulative effects combined with the presence of seven other operational turbines within the local area as the increasing spread and number of turbines would significantly increase their influence and result in increased harm to the character and appearance of the landscape and the setting of the National Park.

 
  • The revised proposals would therefore conflict with the statutory purposes of the National Park’s designation and conflict with national planning policies in the Framework.

 

  • The cumulative impact of an additional site so close to those already in use would be unacceptable on the surrounding landscape.

 

Accordingly, it is also recommended that this Authority should continue to support any subsequent defence of the current appeal by the District Council. 

 

 

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