The Grove Farm Wind Turbine Project

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1 The Grove Farm Wind Turbine Project The Project The University of Nottingham proposes to develop 3 wind turbines of between 2 and 3 MW generating capacity on land that it owns,known as Grove Farm, adjacent to the River Trent and Clifton Bridge. The proposed turbines are approximately 80m high to the hub and 126m high overall to the tip of a rotor at the highest point. The preferred turbines have not yet been selected as the Environmental Impact Assessment assists in determining their final size and generating capacity. Should the University receive planning consent for the scheme, we expect the wind turbines to be capable of generating sufficient electricity annually to meet a third of the electrical demand of University Park and reduce our carbon footprint by approximately 7000 tonnes per annum as part of a larger carbon reduction programme imposed on us by Government. It is proposed p that the electricity generated will be fed directly into our existing network as current Government policy prevents the University from reducing its carbon footprint by importing or purchasing electricity however generated from the grid. Public Consultation The University presented the initial ideas for the scheme to local representatives through Area Committees, Councillors, planning offices and to the public last Autumn and has recently organised a visit to the Lindhurst Farm wind farm near Rainworth. This visit was attended by approximately 50 members of the public mainly from the Clifton and Beeston areas. Following this consultation and the continuation of the detailed studies the scheme has developed further. The material displayed here shows the scheme in its current state. We would like to receive your thoughts on the current scheme, either using the feedback forms provided or directly via at communications@nottingham.ac.uk We are also holding two public meetings where our proposals can be further debated Clifton Cornerstone 20 th April 6.30pm 7.45pm Beeston Library 21 st April 11.15am 12.45pm Additional information is also available on our website which can be found at This website will be updated as regularly as possible, as the scheme develops. Your comments will be considered in respect to finalising our scheme where possible. The Next Stage The University currently intends to submit the scheme for planning consent to Nottingham City Council and Broxtowe Borough Council in May or June this year. Once submitted you will be able to make representations to either authority as part of the formal planning process and you will be able to view the application online at and

2 The Grove Farm Wind Turbine Project Current Pre-Planning Activities The University and its consultants have also been working to respond to the formal planning scoping exercise for the production of the Environmental Impact Assessment. This is an important document that will form part of the full planning submission. As part of this exercise the following themes or areas of concern are being investigated in detail to see if the proposed development has a positive, a significant or a negative impact. The fact that there will be some impact is accepted by the University and this process determines that impact overall. The following list provides an understanding of the nature of the investigations underway. The Environmental Impact Assessment will comprehensively address these areas of interest. Archaeology Access Aviation Ecology birds, bats, amphibians etc Flood Risk Icing and Ice Throw Noise Shadow Flicker Sport Provision The Mobile Telephone Network Utilities Water, Gas and Electricity Visual Impact Image showing the wire frame build up produced for the Beeston Rylands canal side photomontage Statutory bodies consulted as part of this process include. English Heritage Environment Agency Natural England Sport England On Site Activities A 70m high met-mast was erected on the site, close to the proposed location of the centre turbine, WT2 in March this year. This mast is recording wind data to facilitate the noise monitoring being undertaken in the surrounding areas as agreed with the local environmental health officers. It will be on site for 12 months. The wind data will also help potential turbine suppliers understand the site in greater detail so that the most efficient turbines in terms of energy generation can be provided as well as to help select a turbine with the appropriate noise profile for the location basically for adjacent residences the quietest. Archaeological investigations have been carried out on site to determine the extent of historic material in the location of the proposed turbines and the probable access roads and ecologists have been on site each month recording transient bird activity as well as wintering or nesting bird activity.

3 The Grove Farm Wind Turbine Project Site Location The proposed turbines are located within land owned by the University of Nottingham. The site is known as Grove Farm and is a mix of sports pitches and farmland. The existing uses will continue after the development of the wind farm. The general position of the turbines and the site area are illustrated on the image below. Distances to residences Turbine WT1 is approximately 660m from the nearest dwellings in the Beeston Rylands area and approximately 450m from the nearest dwellings in Clifton. Turbine WT2 is approximately 470m from the nearest dwellings in Clifton. These distances are illustrated on the image below. Boots Site Beeston Rylands A453 Clifton The Proposed Layout OS based image The Proposed Layout Google Earth based image From our initial proposals Turbine WT1 has moved away from the Beeston Rylands area by From our initial proposals Turbine WT1 has moved away from the Beeston Rylands area by approximately 275m and from the Clifton area by approximately 30m. Turbine WT2 has also moved away from the Beeston Rylands area by approximately 120m and from the Clifton area by approximately 150m.

4 This view has been produced for the Environmental Impact Assessment and has been agreed with representatives of the Planning Authorities

5 This view have been produced for the Environmental Impact Assessment and has been agreed with representatives of the Planning Authorities

6 This view has been produced for the Environmental Impact Assessment and has been agreed with representatives of the Planning Authorities

7 This view has been produced for the Environmental Impact Assessment and has been agreed with representatives of the Planning Authorities

8 These views are for illustrative purposes only and do not conform to the formal guidance for the production of images for an Environmental Impact Assessment, however we feel they help place the project in context with its surroundings and help to give you a better understanding of the proposals. From A52 Nottingham Knight From Brookthorpe Way From Westerfield Way From Westerfield Way From Fabis Road From Fabis Drive - waterview From Leyton Crescent From Humber Road From Thane Road From Barton in Fabis