Brit NIMBYs Calm Wind Farm Plans

(Northampton, England) At a Cold War missile site location about half-way between Birmingham and London, plans were proposed to build a wind farm but public opposition last week was overwhelming.

... villagers expressed their concerns over the plans, which they say would blight the landscape, cause noise nuisance and be detrimental to the missile site, World War Two airfield and war memorial.

Although the proposals were recommended for approval by planning officers, members voted overwhelmingly to reject the application on the grounds it was against planning policies, causing scenes of jubilation in the public gallery and outside the packed chamber.

The wind energy company responsible for the project, Nuon, indicated that an appeal of the rejection is being considered. The company was warned to expect the same level of opposition.

Typical, isn't it? People seem to fully support wind power until some big turbines are planned for their backyards.