Leicestershire wind scheme given thumbs up

A 27MW wind farm proposal in Leicestershire has gained planning consent after a public inquiry was held earlier this year. The project will consist of 11 turbines.

The proposal for the wind farm was submitted to Harborough district council in April 2008 but the council failed to determine the application instigating a public inquiry.

Will Wason, project manager for the Swinford development, said: "The prospect of building a top class wind farm in the Swinford area is incredibly exciting and Nuon Renewables is keen to get started.

"We hope to start building in 2011 and have the project completed by 2012. We also look forward to working with local people and establishing the community benefit fund which will provide substantial financial support for sustainable local initiatives throughout the 25-year life of the wind farm."