North Dover, Kent
In the hands of the Inspectorate
We have submitted a planning application to construct five turbines between Pineham and East Langdon, North Dover.
These turbines will generate enough green energy to power an estimated 9,000 homes, saving of the annual emission of nearly 30,000 tonnes of carbon.
We use the best wind turbine technology. Our machines have no gearbox and operate at different speeds according to the prevailing windspeed. These features make for quieter, more productive and more aesthetic projects.
You can write to your local District Council at this address:
North Dover District Council
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover CT16 3PG
Or alternatively use their e-mail: developmentcontrol@dover.gov.uk
Vital statistics
Site address - Off Archers Court Road, Between East Langdon
Planning Since - 30 Jun 2007
Turbines - 5
Rotor diameter - 82m
Capacity - 10MW
Green electricity per year -
31 million units
Equivalent homes - 9,000
CO2 savings - 29,752 tonnes
24 December 2008
The appeal is scheduled to start on Janaury 7th. Our site is one of the few in the North Dover district that is actually suitable for wind turbines. We’re confident that when the inspector looks at the facts the site will stand on its own merits.
05 June 2008
North Dover Council had ample time to make a decision on this application, but refused to do so. They we're well outside of the statutory timeframe for doing so. We decided it would be better to refer the matter to a higher authority as NDC clearly had problems coming to terms with it. In our opinion NDC prevaricated because they preferred this decision to be made on appeal, which is an abdication of their responsibility.
We chose not to attend NDC's recent meeting. We felt that a six or seven hour drive in order to speak for three minutes on an issue that had already been decided - was not just a waste of time, but pollution for no good reason. We are looking forward to this application receiving a fair hearing from a more competent body. That's what appeals are for.
