Replacement wind turbine at Wind Turbine East Of Mill Hill Farm, Headon

What was proposed

The application proposed removing the existing turbine and installing a larger replacement at the same base location.

“The proposal is seeking planning permission for the replacement of the existing wind turbine at Mill Hill Farm in Headon. The current turbine has a hub height of 24.6m and a blade tip height of 34.2m. The proposed replacement turbine would have a hub height of 31.5m and a blade tip height of 46m, causing an overall increase in height by c. 7m. .”

Officer report

The site

The site is agricultural land east of Mill Hill Farm on the outskirts of Headon, near several heritage assets including a Grade I listed church.

“The site relates to an area of agricultural land situated to the east of Mill Hill Farm, on the outskirts of the village of Headon. The site is located within the setting of several designated heritage assets, the most notable being the Grade I Listed St Peter's Church.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

A 24.6-metre wind turbine was granted permission in 2012.

“The full planning history can be found on public access.”

“27/12/00002 – Granted on 15.06.2012 – Proposed Siting Of 1 X 24.6m High (Hub) Wind Turbine…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Planning officers recommended granting permission subject to conditions.

“RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Planning Committee GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions set out at the end of this report.”

Officer report

Main planning considerations

The larger replacement was considered consistent with renewable energy objectives and unlikely to cause significant harm to landscape, ecology, heritage assets or other matters.

“The development is considered to align with the wider objectives of renewable energy generation to achieve net zero in the district by replacing the wind turbine with a more efficient model. The degree of change is modest and would not cause significant detrimental impacts on the landscape, ecology, designated heritage assets, or other material considerations assessed in this report.”

“Having regard to the relevant provisions of the Bassetlaw Local Plan, the National Planning Policy Framework, the proposed scheme for the installation of a replacement, larger wind turbine is considered to be in accordance with the relevant policies and all other material planning considerations.”

Officer report

Public representations

The application was publicised by site notice and no third-party representations were received.

“The application was publicised by site notice on 06.11.2025, no third-party representations were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application.

The committee vote

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

“Recommendation of the Planning Development Manager and Acting Head of Planning and Place: Grant Planning Permission Subject to Conditions.”

“Committee Decision Resolved: Grant Planning Permission Subject to Conditions.”

Minutes