Agenda item

Erection of wind turbine with a maximum tip height of 19.9 metres with associated infrastructure comprising concrete foundation and underground cable (Location 50 metres North West of previously approved turbine (Ref 6/2013/0317/DM)

Consideration was given to the report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding an application for the erection of a wind turbine with a maximum tip height of 19.9 metres with associated infrastructure comprising concrete foundation and underground cable (location 50 metres north west of previously approved turbine (Ref 6/2013/0317/DM) (for copy see file of Minutes).

S Teasdale, Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included photographs of the site. Members had visited the site and were familiar with the location.

Councillors, in discussing the application noted that permission had already been granted for a similar turbine 50m from the proposed site, and considered that two turbines would not represent cumulative impact, given their small scale and setting against the landscape of the North Pennines. It was also pleasing to note that, as seen in the photo montages, the proposed colour scheme would improve the overall appearance and impact of the turbines.   

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.