9th June 2006, 03:20 PM
As a further aside, I've also been dealing with a couple of windfarm apps., as a curator. One of which has a scheduled site smack in the middle of the app. boundary. However, as the scheduled site is largely ignored, unvisited (low amenity value), and consists of a small area of set side in arable with no visible above ground remains, the issue of setting was fairly glossed over by all parties concerned. Another issue is impact on Registered Parks and Gardens - especially where turbines may interfere with lines of sight in heavily designed landscapes. Another grey area due to their lack of statutory status, although they should be 'a material consideration' in the planning process.... Hmmm. However, I do think you are being overly cynical Trowelhead in presneting the proposals as a fait accomplit.