Bootiful turbines given the go-ahead

An application for five turbines at the Bernard Matthews factory on a former airfield at Holton, near Halesworth have been backed by Waveney District Council's development control committee.

The five turbines will be 100m high from ground to the tip of the mast, and the power-generating project will also include a permanent meteorological mast, a substation and access tracks. It is estimated that the five turbines will generate enough electricity to power 5,140 homes every year.

Renewable energy consultant John Fairlie, who spoke on behalf of the applicant at the meeting at Lowestoft Town Hall, said that building onshore turbines was essential in order to meet the government's green energy targets.

He said: “All of the issues raised by statutory consultees have been addressed and there are no objections from them.”

As part of the approval, several conditions were applied that include ensuring that the turbines are removed after their 25-year life span, measures to limit flicker in local homes are taken and the submission of a plan detailing how the construction will be managed.