The proposal consists of up to three wind turbines and associated infrastructure, located on agricultural land located either side of the A19 Trunk Road, between the villages of Hawthorn, Cold Hesledon and Murton in County Durham.
Each turbine is proposed to have a maximum generating capacity of 2.5 Mega Watts, with a hub height of up to 60 metres and a rotor diameter of up to 90 metres, giving a maximum height to the blade tip of 105 metres.
An initial application was submitted in April 2008, but withdrawn in September 2008. SLP Energy is currently in discussion with various statutory consultees on the modified plans for the Hawthorn Wind Farm.
A Public Exhibition was held on 11th July 2007 at the Glebe Centre, Murton. Further public consultation will be undertaken prior to submission of an amended application.
A meteorological mast was in place on site from November 2006 to September 2008, to gather data on the wind speeds and direction. The data collected showed very good wind speeds at the site.
If you require further information about the project please contact:
Paul Smith, Development Manager
SLP Energy
Commercial Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 2TE
Tel: 01502 547 322
Email: info@slp-energy.com
