Andrew Turner’s office have advised today that an extension to the public consultation period has been granted in relation to the proposed wind farm on Cheverton Down.
Mr Turner raised his concerns with the Isle of Wight Council that the original deadline for comments on the scheme was 20th August, but details had not been circulated to parish councils in time.
Mr Turner wants those affected by the proposals to have the chance to request the information they need and respond to the scoping document so that any subsequent planning application deals properly with local concerns.
He said:
“I heard about the proposed plans when I was holding my Summer surgery in Shorwell and Limerstone on Tuesday August 19th. I was approached by several local residents who were extremely concerned about what a wind farm could mean for the area.
On Thursday 21st, I raised the issue with the Leader of the Island’s Council, Cllr Pugh and the Chief Executive, Steve Beynon and they negotiated a two week extension of the scoping report. This period, I hope, will give Shorwell residents and others time to ask the questions they need.”
Following the extension, responses are now due in by 5.00pm on the 3rd September.
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