Warning of noise by wind turbines

A proposed windfarm near Market Drayton might cause a noise nuisance or spoil the views for neighbours, council chiefs have warned.

Planners from Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council say they do not object to plans for the wind turbines at Norton in Hales, but insist noise levels must be regulated.

The council was consulted on the proposals by energy giant Nuon Renewables because part of the site, off Poplar Lane, Bearstone, lies in the borough area.

The proposals are for seven wind turbines, each measuring 105m in height.

A report from the Newcastle authority to North Shropshire District Council, which will make the final decision, says that while the council does not object, conditions must be put in place to control potential problems.

It adds: "Approximately 30 individual properties or small groups of identified properties would sustain what are termed significant visual effects.

"A proportion of people living in small settlements like Bearstone, Knighton, Dorrington and Norton in Hales would also sustain significant changes in their views.

"There is potential for noise nuisance and detriment to the amenity of the area to be experienced by occupiers of dwellings from the proposed noise sources."

North Shropshire District Council will make its decision on September 2.