Cotswolds are to have giant windmill generator

Wednesday 18 September 1996 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Cotswolds are to have giant windmill generator taller than Nelson's Column after the Department of the Environment gave Western Windpower Ltd the go-ahead to erect a 208ft windmill on Lynch Knoll, almost 750 feet up on the skyline at Nympsfield, Gloucestershire.

District councillors in Stroud had rejected the plan after receiving 375 letters of objection - including from the National Trust and Cotswold Protection Group - and 167 in support. Locals feared the giant turbine would blight an area of outstanding natural beauty and noise from the single rotor would be a constant intrusion, but the company won its appeal against the decision.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Cotswolds are to have giant windmill generator

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering