PLANNING & DESIGN

We aim to minimise impact on the environment – on shore wind farms typically use only 2%-3% of the land (for roads & turbines etc) on a site, allowing all other land to be restored to its natural state.
Turbine layouts are designed to minimise visual impact, taking into account visually important areas and scenic routes as indicated in local Development Plans.
Environmental Impact Appraisals (EIA’s) are completed for proposed wind farms, this includes:

Consultation with locals, planners & statutory bodies and an information day.
Flora & Fauna survey conducted by a qualified ecologist
Archaeology survey conducted by a qualified archaeologist
Noise monitoring to ensure the turbines cannot be heard from any occupied dwellings.
Assessment of impact of the proposal on the environment
Detailing of mitigating measures to further reduce the environmental impact.