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April 3, 2021

Decision taken on ‘giant windfarm’ plan after surprise local plan ‘contraventions’ revealed to meeting – Largs and Millport News

A PLAN to erect a string of 150m high wind turbines between Largs and Skelmorlie has been rejected by council planners – after a meeting heard it breached TEN policies in the local development plan. Rigghill Windfarm Ltd were looking to build 10 wind turbines with a maximum blade tip Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Watch our video: A Reporter’s Guide to Planning – Planning Democracy

The Planning Democracy Workshop attended by SAS members last week, can now be viewed on their website. It included two presentations from Senior Reporter, Dan Jackman +Q&As: Appeals and Local and National Development Plans. Dan explained both processes and the Reporter’s role.  https://www.planningdemocracy.org.uk/2021/a-reporters-guide-to-planning/

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Fears for British air defences as offshore wind farms could impact on radar – Mirror

Experts fear offshore wind farms being built around Britain’s coast could jeopardise UK air defences. Turning turbine blades may interfere with radar designed to pick up foreign fighter jets or long-range bombers approaching UK air space or the area of national interest. Studies suggest offshore wind farms could interfere with Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Giant onshore wind turbines coming to Scotland as part of new environmental efforts – Press and Journal

A new generation of giant onshore wind turbines, almost as tall as the Eiffel Tower, is heading for Scotland as efforts to achieve green energy targets are stepped up, according to a firm of property experts. Galbraith is in negotiations with a number of developers about installing machines that would Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago
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