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In May 2006, Chelveston Renewable Energy Ltd (CRE) held a public exhibition in the Chelveston Village Hall. The proposals included 17 (later reduced to 14) 125m high 3MW wind turbines and a Bio-mass energy recovery plant.
CRE requested the planning authorities advise them of what matters should be dealt with in an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The Council has contributed to the scoping response prepared by ENC.
In June 2006, the Council carried out an opinion survey - click to see the results of the Parish opinion survey (75% response)
In September 2006, CRE applied to ENC for change of use of the former transmitter buildings for electricity generation plant with a new build electricity switchroom to connect to the 33KV power lines. This application was refused by ENC in June 2007 and was appealed in December 2007, but withdrawn in June 2008.
The original 12 month temporary planning consent for the anemometer mast expired on 31st March 2007, but in February 2007, CRE applied for an extension for a further 12 months, as they had been unable to obtain wind data due to equipment failure during December/January. In July 2007 this application was granted by ENC, but reduced to 10 months. The anemometer has now been removed.
During October—December 2007, both Northants and Beds County Councils held Minerals & Waste planning consultations (MWDF) to identify future sites for the next 15-20 years. CRE has put forward its site to both counties for waste processing.
In January 2008, CRE applied to NCC for a Bio-mass plant processing 48,000 tonnes of feedstock (agricultural sludge, food waste and municipal waste) annually. This application was approved in principle by NCC (subject to a ruling by the Govt office of the East Midlands (GOEM)) in September 2008. In November 2008 GOEM advised the Secretary of State had decided a full EIA was required. In December 2008, CRE and NCC successfully appealed to GOEM and the November decision was reversed. The application was granted in December 2008.
In April 2008, CRE applied to ENC for change of use of redundant MOD buildings for electricity generation and switching room; construction and use of ancillary plant and equipment. This was similar to the September 2006 application, but with the switching room relocated. This application was refused by ENC in June 2008 and was appealed in November 2008. The appeal was successful in June 2009.
In July 2009, CRE conducted a baseline noise survey at various locations around the former airfield site, as required by the planning conditions. The Parish Council assisted with providing residential locations within the parish.
In September 2009, two overhead powerline applications were submitted to DCLG for upgrading the existing 11KV power line to 33KV between Irthlingborough sub-station and the CRE site. In view of the fact that the completed works would not look very different to what has existed for many years, the Council has not objected to these applications.
In March 2010, CRE submitted an application for 9 125m 2.5MW turbines, 5 to be decided by ENC (EN/10/00415/FUL) and 4 by Beds BC (10/00484/MAF).
Updated: 16/05/10.
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