Silton Wind Park Planning Application - 2/2010/0731/PLNG
The applicant has submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate against NDDC's decision to refuse the application to erect 4 No. 120m high wind turbine generators, construction pads, substation, temporary construction compound, information board and modify vehicular access at land between West Bourton and Whistley Farm, B3081 (Gillingham to Wincanton), Silton / Gillingham.
Public Inquiry
The Secretary of State has appointed an Inspector to determine the above appeal and a Public Inquiry will be held in The Stour Hall, The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1FH. The Public Inquiry will begin at 10.00am on Tuesday 28th February and will last for 5 days.
Please note that although there is parking available at or near the venue, it is limited.
The Secretary of State directs that any person who previously submitted written representations to the Local Planning Authority concerning the proposal at application stage may attend the Inquiry and, at the Inspector's discretion, give their views. Facilities for persons with disabilities are available at the venue. If you have any specific concerns please contact the planning department on 01258 484220.
Decision
Following the Development Control Committee meeting on 1st March 2011, officers have reviewed the grounds for refusal in conjunction with its landscape consultants as well as with Counsel.
The Development Control Committee which met on 15th March 2011 resolved to refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development by reason of its location, height and overall appearance within an area of undeveloped countryside would result in an adverse effect on the surrounding landscape character and public views of the countryside that is considered to outweigh such benefits as can be attributed to the proposal contrary to RPG10 RE6, Structure Plan Environment Policy F, Local Plan policies 1.8, 1.33 and 3.12 and PPS7;
2. The proposed development by reason of its appearance, character and proximity fails to preserve or enhance the settings of nationally recognized historic buildings situated at Silton contrary to RPG10 RE6, Structure Plan Environment Policy Q, Local Plan policy 1.23 and PPG15 which is considered to outweigh such benefits as can be attributed to the proposal;
3. It is considered that the proposed layout, the overbearing and dominating height of the proposed wind turbines would fail to satisfactorily take into account, and minimise, adverse effects on the visual and residential amenities of properties including businesses within the vicinity of the application site contrary to Local Plan policy 1.8 and Implementation Policy D of the Bournemouth Dorset and Poole Structure Plan and PPS7.
Here are the
minutes (pdf, 81kb) (opens in a new window) 
from this meeting.
Meeting
A meeting of the Development Control Committee met on 1 March 2011 to consider this application at the Riversmeet Leisure Centre in Gillingham. Here are the
Minutes from the meeting (pdf, 126kb) (opens in a new window) .
Agenda
You can view
the Agenda for the meeting (pdf, 886kb) (opens in a new window) (including the Case Officer's report).
Public participation is run on rules set out in the protocol attached to this agenda. Please be aware that only individuals registered to speak will be permitted to do so.
Please note that the meeting will be held in the sports hall which has a specialist wooden sports floor and the Riversmeet Centre respectfully asks that no sharp heels are worn or any other footwear that could in any way damage the surface.
Selected documentation relating to the planning application - reference 2/2010/0731/PLNG - is accessible below.
Please note that some of the larger documents will take longer to download depending on your internet connection, and we would only recommend downloading the larger documents if you have a broadband connection.
A hard copy of the full planning application can be viewed at the following locations:
Documents for download
- Application Form [231kb]
- Planning Statement [242kb]
- Design and Access Statement [242kb]
- Non Technical Summary [188kb]
- ES Cover Page [182kb]
- ES Contents Page [10kb]
- ES Figures Contents Page [14kb]
- ES - Ch 1 - Introduction [128kb]
- ES - Ch 2 - Environmental Impact Assessment [50kb]
- ES - Ch 3 - Site Selection & Design [57kb]
- ES - Ch 3 - Site Selection & Design - Fig 3.1 Technical Constraints (A3) [11Mb]
- ES - Ch 3 - Site Selection & Design - Fig 3.2 Environmental Constraints (A3) [11Mb]
- ES - Ch 3 - Site Selection & Design - Fig 3.3 Site Specific Constraints (A3) [340kb]
- ES - Ch 3 - Site Selection & Design - Fig 3.4 Proposed Turbine Configuration (A3) [4Mb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description [48kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.1 Proposed Site Plan A0 [542kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.1 Proposed Site Plan A3 [504kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.2 Proposed Site Plan A0 [438kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.2 Proposed Site Plan A3 [406kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.3 Turbine Elevation Plan A0 [150kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.3 Turbine Elevation Plan A3 [129kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.4 Typical E82 Turbine Foundation A3 [176kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.5 Indicative Substation Plan A3 [398kb]
- ES - Ch 4 - Project Description - Fig 4.6 Typical Construction Sequence A3 [329kb]
- ES - Ch 5 - Landscape & Visual [444kb]
- ES - Ch 5 - Landscape & Visual - Fig 5.3 Visibility Factors A3 [42Mb]
- ES - Ch 5 - Landscape & Visual - Fig 5.7 Photomontages A3 [6Mb]
- ES - Ch 6 - Ecology [151kb]
- ES - Ch 7 - Ornithology [118kb]
- ES - Ch 8 - Hydrology & Hydrogeology [156kb]
- ES - Ch 9 - Cultural Heritage [313kb]
- ES - Ch 10 - Noise & Vibration [134kb]
- ES - Ch 11 - Transport & Access [75kb]
- ES - Ch 12 - Aviation [32kb]
- ES - Ch 13 - Shadow Flicker [31kb]
- ES - Ch 14 - Miscellaneous Considerations [106kb]
