Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, which includes the village of Corringham, has been pleased that the application for the construction of a wind farm at Brown’s Holt Farm, between Corringham and Yawthorpe, has been withdrawn by the applicant.

The proposals were for eight three-bladed, horizontal axis wind turbines, each up to 140m in height to tip, with associated infrastructure. However, the MP of over thirty years experience, who has consistently supported local residents in their objections to the scheme. Writing to West Lindsey District Council, who are the planning authority, Dr. Sarah Randell of RES, the developer, stated:

“We would like to withdraw the application for Brown’s Holt Wind Farm.”

Sir Edward Leigh said:

“This is yet another victory against these unwanted schemes in our beautiful part of Lincolnshire. Eight wind turbines would have blighted our big skies for decades to come. I am pleased that Dr. Randell has confirmed to the planning authority that they are withdrawing the scheme. I and my Conservative colleagues on West Lindsey District Council have a 100% record in seeing off these monsters!”