Introduction to proposal Glebe Farm, Community Power Cornwall and Pentreath Ltd. are working together in a joint venture to provide a legacy of social, environmental and economic benefits for the local area and Pentreath clients across Cornwall. The partnership involves the collaboration of a local landowner, a local business and community enterprise working together for mutual benefit, making sure that local people benefit from the rewards of developments in their area. This exhibition is being facilitated by Community Energy Plus to provide local residents with an opportunity to understand more about the proposed wind turbine at Glebe Farm, it‘s social, environmental and economic benefits and provide feedback on the proposals.
Project partners Pentreath Ltd. Pentreath is an award winning mental health organisation working throughout the whole of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. We inspire and support our clients through a journey of both personal and vocational (work) development with the aim of securing future employment, education or training. As well as delivering tailor - made Information, Advice and Guidance sessions to our clients we also work to raise awareness and challenge any misunderstandings that society has about mental health. Community Power Cornwall Community Power Cornwall was the first community energy co - operative established in Cornwall and ran the first public share offer in Cornwall enabling local investment in its community wind scheme at Gorran. It is an Industrial & Provident Society (IP 030512) owned by its members and developed to act as an at - risk developer working closely with local communities to design, develop and deliver low carbon initiatives, minimising inherent development risks. As well as the development of specific projects, Community Power Cornwall is also about skills transfer and capacity building. Glebe Farm The Jeffery family have been dairy farming in the parish since 1972 and have been active in many community groups including Saint Enoder Parish church, Summercourt Academy and the 1st St Enoder Scouts. They also mentor new entrants in to agriculture and have provided placements for people with mental health problems. With a desire to become more environmentally sustainable the farm completed organic conversion in 2007. The renewable energy joint venture is part of the Jeffery family‘s plans to make their farm more environmentally sustainable while increasing the future financial viability of their business for future generations of the family to carry on farming.
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Specifications of proposed wind turbine Northern Power Systems 100KW Tip height: 34.2metres Hub height: 22.5 metres Northern Power Systems have over 30 years of experience developing and manufacturing advanced, innovative wind turbines. The company‘s next generation wind turbine technology is based on a vastly simplified architecture that utilizes a unique combination of permanent magnet generators and direct - drive design. The turbine is available as a class 3 turbine for low - medium wind speed sites, and class 2 for high wind speed sites. High and Low wind speed blade size options (24m blade diameter) Gearless direct drive technology maximises energy capture State of the art power converter provides clean power to the local grid Advanced blades use a unique aerodynamic design Excellent aesthetics 5 year parts & labour warranty Proven track record with over 20 years worth operation. Site wind speeds using NOABL at 25m = 6.3m/s Expected annual output at 6.3m/s: 275,000KWh This would be enough to power over 59 homes (based on average annual consumption of house in UK as 4,629 kWh, referenced in Cornwall Planning Guidance).
Specifications of proposed wind turbine
Wind Turbine Schematic
Technical assessments Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Cornwall Council has confirmed that there is no requirement for a full EIA. ‗Having regard to the characteristics, scale and potential impacts of the development, the proposal would not have an adverse visual impact upon protected landscapes. The turbine would be located outside of any defined protected landscape character. This decision is made having regard to the criteria set out within Schedule 2, appropriate consideration to Schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, and the Governments Guidance contained within Circular 02/99 – Environmental Impact Assessment.‘ Heritage Impact Assessment Extract from conclusion of assessment produced by Albion Historic Environment: ‗Given the evidence collected in this HIA, the negative impacts of the proposed development do not outweigh the benefits. Results and discussion of data within this HIA show that the majority of potential impacts can be viewed as neutral to positive.‘
Technical assessments Noise Assessment Conclusion of assessment produced by Eddie Jewell: The assessment has been carried out according to ETSU - R - 97. Predictions of the turbine nose have been carried out according to the agreed calculation method, ISO9613 - 2, based on a NPS100 - 24 wind turbine. ETSU - R - 97 states that ―if the noise is limited to an LA90,10min of 35dB(A) up to wind speeds of 10m/s at 10m height, then this condition alone would offer sufficient protection of amenity‖. Predicted noise levels from the wind turbine do not exceed this level at any receptor. Therefore noise from the proposed wind turbine complies with all relevant guidance on noise and there is no material reason to refuse this application of the ground of noise.
Technical assessments Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Extract from conclusion of assessment produced by AJN Landscape Consultants The application site and its immediate surroundings are not in an AGLV or the Cornwall AONB. The application site contains no noteworthy landscape features or characteristics, except for the boundary hedges. The site has a moderate sensitivity and has the capacity to accept change and development. The landscape effects during operation would be of no significance. The size of turbine proposed and the subsequent effects would comply with the guidance given in ―An Assessment of the Landscape Sensitivity to On - Shore Wind Energy & Large - Scale Photovoltaic Development in Cornwall – Final Report‖. Because the turbine proposed is small in size and is located away from them there would be no significant visual effects on Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, or a significant number of dwellings. Visual effects during operation would be moderate and of moderate significance for a few receptors within about 760m of the turbine but slight and of slight significance up to about 1.9km. The proposed development has been assessed in relation to the landscape and visual aims of the identified relevant landscape policies and other publications as set out in the NPPF, Cornwall Structure Plan and emerging Cornwall Local Plan and complies with them. Overall, it is concluded that the development would not prevent the aims and policies being achieved and would not cause significant landscape and visual effects.
Community benefits of proposed development This proposed development would provide community benefit through two specific areas: A local share offer and investment opportunity through Community Power Cornwall. To maximise local benefit and ownership of the proposed local renewable energy installations CPC will issue a local public share offer following the completion of the planning process. This will give local residents the exclusive first opportunity to invest and own the proposed installations providing them with a direct economic benefit whilst supporting the future long term sustainability of Cornwall. If insufficient funds are raised through the public share offer in the local area the opportunity will be opened up to residents of Cornwall, maintaining this economic benefit of the development within the County. Direct support for Pentreath ltd. This support will be provided through a 3% revenue share in the development and a fixed electricity price at parity with grid export (currently 4.5p/Kwh). This price will be fixed for 20 years.
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