Sillfield Wind Cluster
September 2008, we submitted a planning application for the proposed Sillfield Wind Cluster in Preston Patrick, near Kendal in Cumbria. If consented, the project will be for 3 turbines, with an installed capacity of between 6 and 7.5 megawatts.
The Sillfield Wind Cluster would produce enough electricity to meet the needs of up to 4,000 homes, which is equivalent to 9.5% of the homes in South Lakeland. If the scheme is consented, we are committed to establishing a community benefit fund which would provide income for the local residents to spend on local projects and initiatives.
Comments on the proposal can be made online (at www.southlakeland.gov.uk), by email (to Development.Control@southlakeland.gov.uk) or by post (to Mr B Jackson, Planning and Development, South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4UF) should be made to Barry Jackson at South Lakeland District Council quoting planning application number SL/2008/0900.
Public Exhibitions
We held a public exhibition at Preston Patrick Memorial Hall on Wednesday 11 June 2008. Copies of the exhibition panels and the photomontages which were on display can be viewed via the links below.
Environmental Statement
The Non-Technical Summery of the environmental statement and the Design & Access Statement (which explains the process involved in designing the scheme and how/why the design has evolved) are available to download below.
The full environmental statement and its technical appendices has been submitted to South Lakeland District Council, who will distribute it to key consultees. It can be viewed on the Council's website in addition, a paper copy is available for public inspection at the Council's offices during the statutory consultation period.
Copies of the environmental statement on CD can be purchased for £10 from Whirlwind, the price reflects the time and production cost. A few paper copies may also be available from Whirlwind at a cost of £250 each. Cheques should be made payable to Whirlwind Renewables Limited and sent to Whirlwind at the address below (cash should not be sent by mail).
Whirlwind Renewables Limited
The Media Centre
7 Northumberland Street
Huddersfield
HD1 1RL
Newsletters
As well as holding a public exhibition, we have written to local residents to keep them informed of the progress of the project. Copies of the newsletters we have sent are available to download below.
View our Sillfield Wind Cluster exhibition by clicking here.
Press Releases
04/06/08 - Public to be consulted on proposed Sillfield Wind Cluster