Communities Secretary Greg Clark has dismissed an appeal over a single wind-turbine project earmarked for a location in green belt near Lumby in north Yorkshire originally refused by Selby District Council, concluding that the benefits of the scheme did not outweigh its short comings in terms of harm to the openness of the green belt and impact on heritage assets.
His decision was in line with the recommendation of the planning inspector who held the recovered appeal inquiry. Clark’s decision letter also highlighted that community concerns over planning impacts had not been addressed.
Read the decision letter and inspector’s report
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