Issue - meetings

The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported additional information provided by the Applicant in relation to current energy consumption and use of fossil fuels.   The Committee was also advised on NPPF guidance in respect of renewable energy proposals in the Green Belt.

Members considered that, the proposal for a single, relatively small turbine in the proposed location would not detract from the surrounding landscape or cause harm to the Green Belt and therefore supported the very special circumstances provided by the Applicants in support of the application.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. T. Hill, a local resident, addressed the Committee and spoke in objection to the Application.  Mr. D. Holmes, Agent for the Applicant, also addressed the Committee.

RESOLVED that permission be granted, subject to the Conditions and Notes set out or referred to on pages 28 to 30 of the report.