A billionaire’s plans to erect two wind turbines at his mansion overlooking Port Erin have been recommended for approval - despite a raft of objections. Cheeseden Investment Ltd, owned by property magnate John Whittaker , is seeking consent to erect two wind turbines to supply electricity to his home at Ballaman. With a maximum height of 13m to the tips of the blades, they would be seen from miles.
Objectors say they will spoil views in an area of exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Raad-ny-Foillan coastal footpath and the Neolithic stone circle at Meayll Hill. New Rushen Heritage Centre art exhibition captures the Isle of Man's natural beauty Ramsey residents urged to have their say on the Sulby Riverside development Isle of Man TT 2024: Port Erin beach day on Monday Isle of Man driver involved in 'multiple collisions' - but continued on his journey The application (23/00750/B) will go before the planning committee on Monday and has been recommended for approval. A previous application to erect three 10Kw turbines at Ballaman (14/00653/B) was refused due to the potential impact on airport operations and aircraft safety, and also on its visual impact.
But this time, planning officer Hamish Laird has recommended approval, concluding: ‘It is considered that the environmental benefits of the proposed scheme outweigh the limited identified harm to the countryside.’ More than 20 objections to the application have been lodged. One neighbour said: ‘The proposed wi.
