Latimer Hinks Solicitors advises on creating a Wind Farm
A farmer who created a mini-windfarm with help and expertise from solicitors Neil Stevenson of Latimer Hinks Solicitors is so pleased with the result he is considering adding more wind turbines on his land. John Littlefair, of Home Hill, Hart Village, near Hartlepool, had the 100m tall turbine and a base station erected on arable land at his farm three years ago. It is one of three turbines in the immediate area, with two on neighbouring farms. Each of the structures, which are owned and run by energy company Eon, is taller than Nelsons Column and between them they produce enough electricity to power 7500 homes through the national grid. Mr Littlefair admitted he was apprehensive about the project at first, but he is now convinced it was the right decision. He said: Initially, I wasnt very keen on the idea, but I was offered a very nice package and decided to go for it both from an environmental and financial perspective. The main thing is whether you like them or not and it is very much a commercial decision. There is a lot of upheaval at first but there are monetary gains to be made. At the end of the day youve got to be prepared for that upheaval and criticism from others. Mr Littlefair said he had been approached to add more wind turbines on his land and discussions were ongoing. He added: As a landowner Ive got no problem with it at all it fits in quite nicely with our cropping and the farming enterprise, and the yield per acre is very nice. In 25 years time, when ...
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