July 26, 2011
Scotland

Noise complaints about one in three wind turbine sites

By david mckay, The Press and Journal, www.pressandjournal.co.uk 26 July 2011

Noise complaints have been lodged about one in three commercial wind turbine schemes in a rural part of Aberdeenshire – more than double the UK average.

New data from Aberdeenshire Council following a freedom of information request by a local action group has revealed the extent of opposition to wind turbines operating in the Formartine area, which includes Ellon, Oldmeldrum and Turriff.

Campaign group Concerned About Wind Turbines (CAWT) has blamed planning guidance, which allows for a relatively small separation distance between turbines and homes.

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URL to article:  https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2011/07/26/noise-complaints-about-one-in-three-wind-turbine-sites/