Government Inspector allows wind farm to go ahead

I previously called for the government to take positive action to push wind farms through the planning process. Well it seems that one brave government inspector has done just that.

Following a planning enquiry objections have been overruled and the wind farm which will supply enough electricity for 7,000 homes will be completed within the next 11 months.

There are only 8 wind turbines to be built but of course all the usual objections were bought up of them being an eyesore etc etc. Well the planning inspector saw through it all and after weighing up the pro's and cons decided that the pro's tipped the balance and gave his approval.

So kudos to the unnamed planning inspector. At least somebody in government is helping to reach the 2010 renewables target.

By my rough calculations 7,000 homes is only 11.2 MW but then again every little helps.