Beware bent courts! Richard Hackett Pugh, who runs a holiday cottage business, objected to a farmers wind turbine which would be nearby. The judge backed the planners, saying that the benefits of the turbine outweighed the turbines impact on the sensitive landscape, businesses, wildlife and people. Richard Hackett Purgh was ordered to pay more than £8,000 in legal costs! When a Judge can do this to the environment, wildlife and people you know the wrong people are governing the UK. High Court rejects challenge over Cornwall wind turbine approval 6 January 2015 by Court reporter A High Court judge has rejected an attempt to overturn an inspectors approval for a 75-metre wind turbine in the Cornish countryside despite claims that the scheme would damage the setting of ancient monuments and listed buildings. Farmer Nick Maiklem triumphed in June when a planning inspector opened the way for him to build the turbine near Lanreath. That was despite Cornwall Councils view that it would harm the historic landscape, which includes Iron Age fort, Bury Down Camp, and the Giants Hedge, both scheduled ancient monuments. Maiklem said the turbine would offset electricity costs on his 354-acre farm, allow him to diversify and would secure the future of his rural business. But his neighbour, Richard Hackett Pugh, who runs a holiday cottage business from nearby Trecan Farm, objected and took his case to Londons High Court. His legal team argued that the inspector had, among other things, misinterpreted planning policies and ignored the impact on listed buildings at Trevawden and Pelyne Farm. However, in dismissing Pughs challenge, Mr Justice Gilbart said the inspector had carefully balanced the benefits of the turbine against its impact on the sensitive landscape. The inspector had acknowledged that the turbine would be prominent on high ground and, at the tips of its blades, would stand taller than Bury Down Camp. However, he described the impact on the setting of the heritage assets as less than substantial. The judge said the inspector had examined the issues with care and had been entitled to place considerable weight on the benefits of the turbine. Pugh was ordered to pay more than £8,000 in legal costs.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:25:36 +0000
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