Lancashire wind farm gets planning approval

A 12-turbine wind farm proposal on Oswaldthistle Moor near Accrington has been given the go ahead by Hyndburn councillors.

Despite attempts by Hyndburn Council leader Peter Britcliffe to have the proposal refused, councillors voted to approve it by 13 to eight.

It is estimated that the Hyndburn Wind Farm will generate up to 72.2 million kWh of electricity per year which would be sufficient to supply the power needs of over half the households in Hyndburn.

At the meeting planning officers said they had received 397 letters of support and 136 letters of objection.