The planning committee at Wychavon District Council last week decided to tear up their officer’s recommendation and refuse permission for the Apex wind turbine. This despite the fact that, according to Worcester County Council, their district is the most polluting of all in the county and 50% worse than the second highest district of Bromsgrove, emitting over 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 in 2005.
Given the single medium sized turbine applied for is right next to the industrial, commercial and leisure developments alongside the M5 at Warndon it would appear that local councillors do not want wind turbines anywhere in their region.
Effectively this decision signals Wychavon is closed for business when it comes to wind energy.