Your Energy to appeal Yelvertoft planning refusal

The wind developer behind the Yelvertoft wind farm in Northamptonshire has criticised the decision to refuse it and has said it will appeal.

Your Energy's managing director Richard Mardon said its application for eight turbines met all of the necessary criteria set by Daventry Council's planning officers, but was turned down by councillors who cited concerns about its impact on nearby Stanford Hall and its parks and gardens.

He said: "Daventry District Council has not shown leadership on this important issue and has turned its back on providing a third of the district with renewable electricity.

"The only reason they could give was the impact on Stanford Hall. The impacts of climate change will have a far greater effect on our cultural heritage and will be long-lasting, unlike a wind farm which is for 25 years.

"The positive aspect was that the council officers confirmed there were no issues regarding noise, health risks or other effects on residents."

Yelvertoft Wind Farm