NEWS

12 January 2010

WIND FARM CONSENT BRINGS NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO NORTH TAWTON AREA

After planning consent for the Den Brook wind farm was announced in December, RES, the developer of the 9-turbine wind farm, has moved a step closer towards a deal which will allow local people to invest in the wind farm in return for a share in the profits.

RES is working with Energy4All, a not-for-profit organisation, with the aim of facilitating the ownership of shares in the wind farm for local residents. Energy4All has already established seven successful wind farm co-operatives across the country, a model which provides an ideal way to satisfy the needs of those communities who want more direct involvement in the generation of renewable energy in their region.

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11 December 2009
RES WELCOMES APPROVAL OF DEN BROOK

RES has welcomed the Planning Inspectorate's decision today to approve the nine turbine wind farm at Den Brook in Devon following a second public inquiry into the scheme earlier this year.

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27 October 2009
DEN BROOK WIND FARM INQUIRY CONCLUDES
The Public Inquiry has now concluded. The Planning Inspector is now writing up his report and considering his decision, which should be announced before the New Year. Please keep an eye on this page, which will be updated as soon as the decision is announced.
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20 October 2009
DEN BROOK WIND FARM INQUIRY RECONVENES
Final session will show that project will not cause a noise nuisance
The Den Brook wind farm public inquiry will reconvene today in Okehampton, Devon, to hear further representations focussing on the issue of noise, following the adjournment of the inquiry in July.
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NEWS FLASH - Thursday 23 July

A public inquiry for the Den Brook Wind Farm has commenced today in Okehampton. Members of the public, for or against the project, are invited to speak at the inquiry. Individuals should register to speak beforehand, you can do this by:

Coming along to the inquiry in person and leaving your details with the Inspector's admin team; or
Contacting RES and we will forward your details to the inquiry team.

The Inspector will hear representations from individual members of the public on the evening of Tuesday 28 (around 7.30pm) and during the day of Friday 31st (subject to confirmation).

If you would like to attend in support of the project and would like further information, please contact Amy Bambridge - or 01923 299 328

Details: 23 July - 1 August (10am - 5pm daily), Okehampton Community College, Mill Road, Okehampton EX20 1PW

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23 July 2009
DEN BROOK WIND FARM PUBLIC INQUIRY COMMENCES
Planning Inspector to hear case for 9 turbines in West Devon
On the day that the public inquiry for the Den Brook Wind Farm starts in Okehampton, RES has given details of how the project will bring positive benefits to the local people of West Devon as well as to the wider environment.
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24 March 2009
RELEASE OF NEW INFORMATION CONFIRMS DEN BROOK WIND FARM
WILL NOT CAUSE A NOISE NUISANCE
RES has today released new data relating to the noise impact of the Den Brook Wind Farm proposed for North Tawton in Devon.
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March 2009:
Supplementary Environmental Information submitted to Planning Inspectorate
RES has voluntarily carried out further noise monitoring and is making this information available, together with wind speed data recorded at the site since August 2004.
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July 2008
Media Statement
Noise Issue to be Resolved Fully at Den Brook Public Inquiry.
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July 2008
Media Statement
Den Brook wind farm will not cause noise nuisance for local residents.
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February 2007
RES WELCOMES APPROVAL OF DEN BROOK WIND FARM
The project will generate electricity equivalent to the annual needs of over 10,000 homes – or half of West Devon - and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas. It will also bring local benefits including a £27,000 a year community fund
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November 2006
DEN BROOK WIND FARM WILL BRING ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO LOCAL PEOPLE
On the day that the public inquiry for Den Brook wind farm starts in Okehampton in Devon, RES has given details of how the project will bring positive benefits to the local people of Devon as well as to the wider environment.
Click here to read our press release (PDF)
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May 2006
RES WELCOMES TOWN COUNCIL’S VOTE NOT TO OPPOSE DEN BROOK WIND FARM
RES has welcomed the decision last week by North Tawton Town Council not to oppose the Den Brook wind farm when it goes to Appeal later this year.
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May 2006
RES TO APPEAL DEN BROOK WIND FARM DECISION
RES has announced today that it will appeal against the refusal by West Devon Borough Council in January this year of the Den Brook wind farm planning application. The proposed nine-turbine project will generate electricity equivalent to the annual needs of around half of West Devon and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas.
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January 2006
DEN BROOK DECISION: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE POSITIVE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
The nine-turbine project would have generated electricity equivalent to the annual
needs of around half of West Devon and reduced emissions of carbon dioxide, the
main greenhouse gas.
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August 2005
ASA RULES IN FAVOUR OF RES ON DEN BROOK WIND FARM BENEFITS
RES has today welcomed an adjudication by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)2 that public information circulated to local residents about the scheme was accurate.
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September 2005
Harnessing the power of the wind at Den Brook
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June 2005
DEN BROOK WIND FARM DEVELOPER RECOGNISED BY THE QUEEN
RES has won acclaim for its responsible approach to wind farm development and its commitment to the environment. The company has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category - the most prestigious business award in the UK.
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