Nocton Fen (Wind Farm Application again)

Russell Hayes · **Posted:** Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:14 pm

I am not sure what is going on but there has been bird surveying on the fen for many months and today I noticed this strange vehicle.

Has anyone got any idea what it is for?

My guess is that it is taking measurements from the solar panel with a view to the farm applying for permission to put up a solar farm.
A wind farm was refused permission a while back.

I am not sure I would welcome a fen covered in solar panels.

John Watt · **Posted:** Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:29 pm

Hi Russell,

Bird surveying has been going on for two years. Surveyor has not divulged who he is working for but started before change of farm ownership. There is a new wind turbine proposal for Nocton Fen which has received publicity on Look North. I am told things are getting messy but hope to learn more tomorrow when I'm doing the WeBs survey. It is all pretty secretive at the moment. I dont know what the vehicle is but may find out tomorrow. I think your hunch is correct.

Regards,

John

James Smith · **Posted:** Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:59 pm

I have absolutely no idea what is going on but I suspect that the Solar panel can be considered a red herring. I am guessing it will be solely to power the equipment on the trailer instead of using a diesel generator or be attached to the mains. Many road signs and street furniture are powered by solar these days.

Equipment on the trailer doesn't look big enough for a Met Mast but could be similar.

James

Russell Hayes · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:42 pm

I have been sent a link to http://nocton.blogspot.com
Scroll to 5th November

Quote:

Parish Council Report – 5th November 2013

Proposed Wind Farm at Nocton Fen
A packed village hall heard a presentation from Ms Rahel Jones of Vattenfall Wind Power. This was the very first meeting held on the proposal and, as such, there was only limited information available as the company had not yet met with the District Council nor begun the very long process of carrying out the necessary detailed research and consultation required before any application could be made.

Beeswax Farming provided a statement to say that its stand on the project was neutral but should the development go ahead, then any profits made by the company from the Wind Farm would be given back to the local communities as the land had been purchased solely for traditional farming purposes.

Public Meetings are being held in Nocton Village Hall on 14th November and 22nd November between 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm where there will be an opportunity to see the initial site map, meet the Vattenfall team and put your questions. Further public consultation sessions will also be arranged in due course.

John Watt · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:32 pm

I can confirm that the equipment on the trailer is a solar powered wind speed monitor.

Regards,

John

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