Views of Simonside Hills ‘would be ruined by wind farm’

Oct 14 2009 by Tony Henderson, The Journal

Planners say: “Simonside is an iconic feature in the landscape of Northumberland, which can be viewed from many parts of the county. Simonside has strong historic connections and it is even thought it may have been regarded by early man as a sacred mountain.”

The report adds: “The proposed development would result in the introduction of non-natural features which would be highly visible from within 5km of the proposed wind farm, which includes views from the Simonside Hills, the Beacon and Garleigh Moor.”

Forums

THE first Northumberland National Park Forum which seeks feedback from local people will take place tomorrow.

The theme for the inaugural event is The Future of the Uplands. There will be 60 places available at the Cheviot Centre, Wooler, from 6pm-8pm.

The national park authority has invited Peter Jackson, a board member of One North East to chair the meeting.

People who want to confirm a place, or who have a question that they would like to raise, should e-mail npforum@nnpa.org.uk or telephone (01434) 611516.