Erection of polytunnel and micro wind turbine

Why was this approved?

• Countryside location and GP3 exception failure overridden by scale/siting
• Minimal visual/landscape impact due to proximity to existing development
• Domestic agricultural/horticultural need for polytunnel
• Renewable energy benefits for small-scale turbine
• No amenity, noise, highways or ecology objections
• Temporary nature enforced by removal conditions

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Decision & Reasoning

Policies Assessed (9)

Conditions (6)

1. 1

   Time limit

   The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

2. 2

   Polytunnel removal if use ceases

   In the event that the approved use of the polytunnel for growing food and crops ceases for a period exceeding 12 months, the polytunnel and any supporting structures and groundworks shall be completely removed from the site and from field 314232 and the ground restored to its former condition as an open grass field for agricultural purposes within 3 months of the date of the cessation period ending and the site thereafter retained as open field. Reason: The poly tunnel has been exceptionally approved solely to meet a specific need and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.

3. 3

   Specific turbine model

   Approval is granted only to the installation of Archimedes Turbine model AWM-1500D as detailed on drawing 102 Rev C and in the Archimedes Wind Turbine Specification Brochure. Reason: the application has been assessed on the basis of this model only, and in the interest of noise and visual amenity.

4. 4

   Turbine removal if non-operational

   Should the wind turbine ceases to produce electricity for a period of 12 months, the wind turbine and its ancillary equipment, infrastructure and groundworks shall be completely removed from the site and from field 314232 and the ground restored to its former condition as an open grass field for agricultural purposes. Its removal shall be within 3 months of the date of the cessation period ending and the site thereafter retained as open field. Reason: The turbine has been exceptionally approved solely to meet a specific need and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.

5. 5

   Approval limited to polytunnel and turbine only

   This approval relates only to the installation of a poly tunnel and wind turbine as set out in the application details and application description. No approval is granted to any other works in respect of any containers, stables or garaging works outside of the red line. Reason: there are details shown on drawing 004 for containers, stables and garaging works which are not part of this application and subject to separate applications for their own consideration and do not form part of this application.

6. 6

   Private domestic use only

   The poly tunnel and wind turbine hereby approval shall be for private use of the main dwelling known as 'Lambfell Beg' only as located within the blue line as shown on drawing 004. Reason: The proposals have been considered on a private use only relating to the neighbouring domestic property and not for any commercial use.

Public Comments (3)

Consultation Responses

Highway Services has no interest in the application; DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team is content with the micro wind turbine location; German Commissioners have no objection but request conditions for proper maintenance of the polytunnel and removal of containers from drawings.