THE lack of a formal strategy for wind turbines could lead to large development placed “arbitrarily” across the Island.
That was the view of Anglesey MP Albert Owen, who urged residents to participate in Anglesey and Gwynedd Councils’ joint consultation, which is being held as part of the draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on offshore wind energy.
“As with any development, a balanced planning strategy needs to be adopted that takes into consideration the views of the public and any environmental implications, whilst also remaining attractive to investors.
“At present we have no such strategy and it can mean that the planning laws are ad-hoc with wind turbines tens of metres tall potentially sited arbitrarily across the Island,” he said.
The consultation is due to end on Tuesday, January 17.
Mr Owen said that he had raised his concerns with Anglesey Council, and explained that Conwy Council already had such a strategy.
He said that he supported ultilising alternative energy, and stressed the abundance of natural resources on the Island which could be harnessed to create clean energy.
People are concerned about this, and that is why we need a cohesive planning strategy.
A public meeting to discuss plans for a 28 metre turbine in Lligwy Bay will be held at Moelfre Church Hall on from 6pm on Friday, January 6.
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