Wind farm inquiry set to open (From Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News)

Wind farm inquiry set to open

4:57pm Monday 6th August 2007

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A PUBLIC inquiry into the proposed wind farm on land in Edithmead gets underway tomorrow (Tuesday).

The investigation, which is scheduled to last eight days, is taking place at the Princess in Burnham until Friday, August 17.

Ecotricity, the company behind the plans, originally had their application for five wind turbines - each one almost 80m high - at a farm off Stoddens Lane, rejected in August last year.

The proposal also included an electricity sub-station, formation of access tracks, hard standing areas, and plans for improvements to vehicle access off Stoddens Lane.

It was originally stated that the wind farm would generate the equivalent annual electricity demand of over 10,000 households.

However, after receiving 210 letters objecting to the scheme, and only 16 in support, Sedgemoor District Council decided to throw the plans out.

Stay tuned to the Weekly News website for regular updates from the inquiry, and see Wednesday's Weekly News for more on the story.

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