A new wind turbine installation at New Holbeck Farm in Halam, Nottinghamshire, has received planning approval following a Section 73 application to revise an earlier consent. The farm will replace its storm-damaged, non-operational two-blade turbine with a Vestas V47 model featuring a three-blade design and a 68.5-metre tip height.
The project forms part of Sharman Farming Ltd’s strategy to decarbonise energy usage and strengthen the long-term viability of its agricultural operations through renewable energy integration. The updated turbine model is tailored for rural use, reflecting a broader push in the UK toward decentralised clean energy solutions amid ongoing energy supply challenges.
Technical assessments, including noise and radar impact studies, confirmed the site’s suitability for the replacement infrastructure. Work on installing the new turbine is scheduled to begin this summer, and energy production is expected to commence in the autumn.
