Newlands Farm, Cumwhinton

(Frequently referred to as the proposed ‘Cumwhinton’ wind farm)

The original application for planning permission for three 115 m high turbines was refused by Carlisle City Council and, following a Public Inquiry, the appeal by the applicant in respect of the three turbines was dismissed in March 2010. A 60 m high anemometer mast was allowed. The Inspector’s decision letter explains the reasons for his decisions.

In July 2011, two new planning applications were submitted, Carlisle City Council reference numbers: 11/0596 for a single turbine and 11/0597 for two turbines. In November 2011, the Council refused planning permission for both these proposals.

The applicant, ‘Bolsterstone Innovative Energy (Newlands) Ltd.’ submitted an appeal in relation to the single turbine (Planning Inspectorate Reference 2168121) and a Public Inquiry was held at the end of May 2012.

Please click the following link for more details:- See also the Cumwhinton opposition group website.

In July 2012, Inspector Wendy Burden dismissed Bolsterstone's appeal in relation to the single turbine. Visit the Cumwhinton group's website for the full appeal decision.

Well done all you folks! FORCE hopes you have a great celebratory barbecue!