Milford Haven Town Council objects to Infinergy's Wear Point wind farm (From Western Telegraph)

Milford Haven Town Council objects to Infinergy's Wear Point wind farm

7:20pm Saturday 21st November 2009

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Opposition to the proposed wind farm on the Haven waterway is growing, after Milford Haven Town Council confirmed it would be objecting to the development.

The debate was sparked last month following a letter from Pembroke Design company director Gareth Scourfield to Pembrokeshire County Council, objecting to the planning application by renewable energy developer Infinergy, for a wind farm situated on the brownfield site between Milford Haven and Llanstadwell.

At last Monday’s public works and planning committee meeting, Milford Haven councillors discussed their concerns over the planning application, and its potential impact on the surrounding community.

“I personally find them visibly appalling and I question their efficiency,” said Milford Haven mayor, Councillor Tony Eden.

His sentiments were echoed by Councillor Mark Hawkins, who said: “I disagree with this development; why put these windmills at the forefront of our harbour?”

Councillor Julie Taylor added the turbines were “visually intrusive” and described the proposals as appalling.

In his letter, Mr Scourfield said the turbines would have a major visual impact and a negative effect on neighbouring communities, but stressed his company was not against wind farms.

Mr Scourfield said: “It is far too big for the Haven, too intrusive for the homes which overlook this part of the waterway, and will spoil the enjoyment of those sailing in the area.”

“The four turbines proposed are truly massive.”

Councillor Alan Byrne said: “I’m not against wind farms and I don’t find them visually ugly.

“However, having them going up everywhere is a mistake.”

Councillors backed proposals to submit an objection to the development.

They also argued that if the development was to go ahead, a section 106 agreement should be attached to ensure financial benefit for those in the surrounding area.

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