It is no surprise that Banks Renewables has chosen the New Cumnock area of East Ayrshire to site the tallest wind turbines in the world. They will expect any bid for planning permission to be successful in an area which still suffers the scars from open cast mining and has now been further degraded by multiple wind farm developments. Combine that with elected members who are known for ignoring the expert advice given by their Planning Officers, in the belief that the creation of jobs is paramount and any developer is surely on to a winner..
Perhaps it is time elected members checked how many full-time permanent local jobs are actually created by wind farms; very few in truth.
Although this application will be decided by Scottish Ministers, East Ayrshire Council will be consulted and an objection from them is essential if there is any chance of stopping this monstrous scheme which will affect the lives of more people and wildlife. All in the pursuit of energy which is far from clean or green.
Aileen Jackson
Uplawmoor
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