Plans for a new renewable energy project in the Peak District National Park have been approved.

The move will see the development of a 3Kw three-metre height micro wind turbine erected on a plot of land at Brink Farm Cottage in Pott Shrigley near Macclesfield on the western edge of the park.

This is part of an initiative by the land owner and applicant, John Murphy, to generate upwards of 1.8 kWh per day - enough energy to power his property and reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Alex Franklin, associate director at Hedley Planning who submitted the application on Mr Murphy's behalf, said: "We're delighted to secure planning permission for this project and very much look forward to seeing development plans come to fruition.

"Harnessing the wind can be one of the most efficient ways to supply clean energy for local landowners and homeowners as we continue to face an energy crisis in this country.

"We are seeing more applications coming forward as landowners see the advantages and want to plug in to greener energy solutions."

The Engelec turbine is one of the UK's most popular small-scale wind turbines and will provide Brink Farm Cottage with up to 3kW a day of power for domestic and leisure use.

In reaching their decision, the Peak District National Park Authority planners noted the limited effect the wind turbine will have on the appearance of the local landscape and the fact the site is suitable for the installation of a turbine.

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Noise and ecological impact assessments were also considered as part of work carried out by national planning specialists Hedley Planning, which confirmed that the site was suitable for a renewable energy project of this type. 

Foundations will commence in Autumn 2025 with the first generation expected later in the year.

Full details of the application can be found on the Peak District National Park planning portal under the reference NP/CEC/0425/0427.