A campaigner has claimed those living in the shadow of nine proposed 125m turbines in West Pinchbeck will “face complete ruin” if a wind farm is given the go ahead.
Tony Fear, of Stop West Pinchbeck Wind Farm, spoke out after a meeting with South Holland and the Deepings MP, John Hayes, who sparked controversy last week, saying we can “no longer have wind turbines imposed on communities”.
Mr Fear, who is involved in the group hoping to stop the plans for a wind farm at The Delph, has expressed his support for Mr Hayes saying: “The problems with noise from the Deeping St Nicholas wind farm and one at Bicker leads us to believe we will have the same problem at West Pinchbeck.
“If this does happen those affected will face complete ruin.”
Mr Hayes’ comments prompted a statement from Prime Minister David Cameron, who said the Government’s policy on wind farms had not changed.
But Mr Hayes said he had ordered a new analysis of the case for onshore wind power which would form the basis of future policy. Mr Hayes added: “I can’t single-handedly build a new Jerusalem but I can protect our green and pleasant land.”
Coun Eddy Poll, executive member for Lincolnshire County Council environment services, said: “It’s heartening to have a senior minister so in tune with what people think.”
He said a public consultation will be carried out later this with a view to making its position an official council policy.