Southernby Hall

The appeal was dismissed on March 1st 2016

The Inspector's decision can be seen here

www.cumbriawindwatch.co.uk/images/e/ee/Southernby_-_Appeal_Decision.pdf

It seems amazing given the grounds for refusal of this application that the applicant has appealed the decision. To send a representation on this appeal go to acp.planningportal.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx

The application was refused under delegated powers on 16th September. Below is the decision notice. Congratulations, Castle Sowerby!

1) The proposed turbine, by virtue of its scale, incongruous appearance and prominent siting in attractive open countryside, would have a significant adverse and unacceptable level of harm on the character of the landscape and the visual amenity of the area contrary to Saved Policy of the Eden Local plan (1996) NE1: Development in the open countryside, Eden Core Strategy policies CS18 and CS20 and National Planning Policy 11: Conserving and enhancing the natural environment.

2) The proposal has failed to address the planning impacts identified by affected local communities and fails to have their backing contrary to the Written Statement made by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Greg Clark) on 18 June 2015 and also National Planning Practice Guidance.

For more info see reports in Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Concern at wind turbine cluster in peaceful parish

www.cwherald.com/a/archive/concern-at-wind-turbine-cluster-in-peaceful-parish

and

No community backing for turbine Penrith_Herald_22nd_Aug2015.jpg

A group has been formed to fight this application Castle Sowerby Wind Turbine Watch (turbinewatch@gmail.com)

A meeting of the Castle Sowerby Parish Council on the 13th August voted to object to the proposal and many local residents are in agreement with this decision.

This application is for a wind turbine in a beautiful unspoilt part of Cumbria, near Hesket Newmarket, close to the Lake District National Park. It will be visible from many footpaths including the Cumbria way, listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

To comment or object go to 15/0660