Broadview

The proposed Spring Farm Ridge renewable energy project is located on agricultural land between the villages of Greatworth, Helmdon and Sulgrave, in Northamptonshire.

Planning permission was refused by South Northamptonshire Council in June 2011, despite the application being accompanied by a comprehensive and robust Environmental Statement.  Broadview remains confident that the submitted information demonstrates that this is a good project in a good location and Broadview has therefore appealed to The Planning Inspectorate to overturn the Council’s decision.  The appeal will be the subject of a full Public Inquiry which will commence on 15th May and sit for two weeks.  The appointed Government Inspector will hear evidence from all parties and will issue a decision in July 2012.

If the proposed wind farm were to be constructed, it would generate enough electricity to meet the annual needs of 5,580 households in the region. It would also lead to the displacement of electricity and associated carbon emissions generated by fossil fuelled power stations.  In addition, should the wind farm become operational, a community fund would be set up that would support local community groups and projects with up to £750,000 over the wind farm’s 25 year lifetime.

To view the Further Environmental Information submitted as part of the planning appeal, please click here.

Project Manager: Olly Buck

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