Langham Wind Farm

RWE npower renewables has made the decision not to proceed further with the proposed Langham wind farm between Anderby, Anderby Creek and Chapel St Leonards.

The proposed Langham wind farm, within East Lindsey Council area, was the subject of a public inquiry which concluded in July 2011, held before a Government appointed Planning Inspector.

The development would have had the capacity to produce approximately between 12 and 15MW of renewable electricity, enough to meet the annual average needs of between approximately 7,800 and 8,800 homes each year, avoiding the emission of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

RWE npower renewables’ Regional Manager for Eastern England, Matt Pinfield said, "We are disappointed that the Planning Inspector did not agree with us that this was a well designed wind farm in a good location”

"Langham wind farm could generate enough clean energy for thousands of homes each year in a way that avoids emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and contribute towards the security of the UK energy supply."

“During the development stages RWE npower renewables looks to using local contractors where possible and once operational, the local community gains significantly from the development with the establishment of a community fund of a minimum £1,000 per megawatt (MW) per year for the operational life of the wind farm. Local people would have been able to take part in the decision making process on how the money would have been spent.”

“We feel that the refusal is a missed opportunity but would like to thank everyone who has supported the wind farm."