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Resource Documents: Wales (12 items)
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Control of Noise from Wind Turbines
Author: Petitions Committee – National Assembly for Wales
In July 2011, the Petitions Committee of the National Assembly for Wales was presented with a petition stating: We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to pass a statute controlling the noise nuisance from wind turbines during anti-social hours. We ask for the implementation of respite periods during which time turbines would be switched off. Noise respite periods are common in public health legislation. They are called for by the World Health Organisation in . . .
More »Wind Turbines (Minimum Distances from Residential Premises) Bill
Author: House of Lords
A Bill To Make provision for a minimum distance between wind turbines and residential premises according to the size of the wind turbine; and for connected purposes. Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:— 1. Planning permission (1) No relevant authority may grant planning permission for the construction of . . .
More »Economics, Emissions, Environment, Health, Noise, Property values, Wales, Wildlife •
Formal objection to Tirgwynt wind farm application
Author: Conservation of Upland Powys
Conservation of Upland Powys was formed by people living within the county, our members range from families that have farmed the same land for generations to those who have more recently chosen the tranquillity, beauty and quality of mid-Wales life for their home. Our diverse membership, from all ages and all walks of life, shares the commitment to preserve the unspoilt uplands of Powys from inappropriate development for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone. We have inherited the timeless beauty . . .
More »Appeal Decision – Gorsedd Bran, Nantglyn, Wales
Author: Wild, Stuart
by Stuart B Wild, MRTPI MCIM, an Inspector appointed by the Welsh Ministers, 18/11/09 The development proposed is the construction of 13 wind turbine generators (up to 125m in overall height) c/w electrical control room & compound area, new & improved access tracks, underground cabling, 80m anemometry mast, ancillary works and equipment; temporary construction works; new vehicular access from the minor county road; removal of conifer forest. Decision: I dismiss the appeal. Main issues: I consider that the main issues . . .
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