Judge overturns planning permission for Norfolk Vanguard offshore windfarm
A High Court judge has overruled planning permission for a 158 turbine offshore windfarm to be built off the east coast of England.
The legal challenge was brought by local resident Raymond Pearce, who lives near Reepham in Norfolk.
He raised concerns about the effect the development would have on the landscape and view, with trenches for the cables from the windfarm to onshore substations to pass within 80m of his house.
A Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy spokesperson said it was disappointed by the outcome . We will be considering the judgment carefully before deciding next steps, they added.
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Judge blocks Vattenfall’s 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard project
Construction consent for Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind project has been quashed by the UK high court after a legal challenge
by James Agyepong-Parsons
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