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Mid Ulster Council turn down wind farm plan in Sperrins close to ancient stone circles
Credit: Tyrone Times | 6 May 2015 | www.tyronetimes.co.uk ~~
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An application to have seven wind turbines located in the Sperrins has been refused by Mid Ulster District Council.
The decision came at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Planning Committee when councillors unanimously agreed that the development of the wind farm at Drumadarragh should not proceed.
Previously refused planning permission by the Planning Appeals Commission in July 2011, the Commission’s decision was overruled in the courts, meaning the appeal was required to re-heard by the Council which became responsible for planning decisions since 1 April this year.
The Council was not persuaded that the economic benefits which the applicant believed would result from the turbines outweighed the negative visual impact on the area, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in a landscape which includes the Beaghmore stone circles.
Nor did the Council believe that the wind farm would contribute to meeting targets for renewable energy when there are currently enough farms permitted to exceed the 40% target by 2020.
Speaking after the meeting, Councillor Martin Kearney, Chair of the Planning Committee said: “Wind farms continue to cause strong reactions from local communities in rural areas and the Council will consider each application as it is submitted.
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