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Wind farm protesters make feelings known to Lichfield planning chiefs
Written on 10 Aug, 2010 at 10:30 in News | viewed 368 times | 3 Comments
People living in villages around the site of a proposed wind farm have “inundated” Lichfield District Council with objections over proposals to build four wind turbines. The plans for the 420ft turbines near Haunton have been strongly criticised by loca residents... (Continue reading)
Villagers team up to fight plans for wind turbines near Lichfield
Written on 5 Jul, 2010 at 11:29 in News | viewed 365 times | 3 Comments
Villagers affected by plans to build four 420-foot wind turbines near Lichfield have teamed up to fight the scheme. German company Prowind have submitted a full planning application to Lichfield District Council for the turbines, despite opposition from local residents. A packed... (Continue reading)
Call for Lichfield planners to give “careful consideration” to wind turbines
Planners have been urged to give “careful consideration” to the impact wind turbines could have on communities in and around Lichfield. The call comes from Staffordshire County Council after confirmation that 12 applications currently going through the planning process across the... (Continue reading)
Residents turn out to discuss plans for wind turbine near Lichfield
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 11:30 in News | viewed 308 times | 3 Comments
Residents turned out in force to debate plans to build a 420-feet high wind turbine near Lichfield. A packed village hall at Harlaston saw 200 locals gather on Saturday (January 23) to discuss the proposals by German technology company Prowind. It... (Continue reading)
Meeting set to discuss plans to build wind turbines near Lichfield
Written on 22 Jan, 2010 at 17:49 in News | viewed 176 times | 0 Comments
Residents of the Mease and Tame area around Lichfield and Tamworth are expected to turn out in force to discuss plans to build four 420-foot high wind turbines. Local people are campaigning against the proposals, which are expected to be submitted... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP slams wind turbine proposal as ‘a joke’
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has described plans to build a 126-metre high wind turbine as “a joke”. Plans have been submitted to Lichfield District Council for the turbine on Watery Lane. But Severn Trent’s proposal has drawn criticism from Lichfield’s MP. Mr Fabricant... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP calls for careful consideration of wind turbine plan
Written on 26 Nov, 2009 at 11:00 in News | viewed 527 times | 2 Comments
MP Michael Fabricant has called for careful consideration of plans to build a 125 metre high wind turbine in Lichfield. The plans have been submitted by Severn Trent Water for a turbine to be sited in their Sewage Treatment Works in... (Continue reading)
Plans drawn up for 125 metre high Lichfield wind turbine
Plans have been submitted for a wind turbine on the outskirts of the city that would stand almost 50 metres taller than Lichfield Cathedral. Severn Trent Water are planning to build the turbine on an area of the Sewage Treatment Works... (Continue reading)
Residents meet to discuss plans for wind turbines near Lichfield
Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 13:00 in News | viewed 1,221 times | 25 Comments
A packed meeting has seen plans residents vow to battle plans for four new wind turbines near Lichfield. German company Prowind is hoping to build the turbines in the heart of the Mease Valley between Lichfield and Tamworth. More than a hundred... (Continue reading)
Residents ready to fight Hammerwich wind turbine
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 9:21 in News | viewed 192 times | 0 Comments
Hammerwich residents are preparing to battle proposals to build a wind turbine which would be taller than Big Ben and the Statue of Liberty. Severn Trent Water are behind the plan for a 126.5 metre high turbine at the site near... (Continue reading)
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