PLANS to site a 45 metre wind turbine at Trebover Farm, Llanychaer have been approved on appeal.

Pembrokeshire County Council originally turned down the application from Abergwaun Community Turbine in January 2014.

Concerns were raised about its size and location and the visual impact the turbine would have on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Fishguard and Lower Town Conservation Area.

The appeal was led by Clive Nield, a planning inspector appointed by the Welsh Government.

He carried out a site visit on July 9 and issued his decision to grant planning permission on August 1.

In his report, Mr Nield said: “My overall conclusion on the proposal is that any small harm to landscape or visual amenity, including to the settings of the nearby National Park and Fishguard Conservation Area, would be substantially outweighed by the benefits of the scheme which are strongly supported by policy aims for sustainable development in terms of renewable energy generation and community benefits."

He added: “I have taken all other matters into account but nothing outweighs the considerations that have led me to my main conclusions.”

A local campaigner, who did not want to be named, said the decision is ludicrous.

“The beautiful countryside at Llanychaer cannot absorb such a tall structure with rotating blades, but Mr Nield must think it can. Pembrokeshire County Council refused this application and also Pembrokeshire Coast National Park recommended refusal for this so called community turbine. Horses will not be able to participate in next year’s Fishguard Show as insurance will be unavailable to cover accidents to horse riders and their horses.”