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North to pioneer genetics research

CAMPAIGNERS have urged councillors to support their fight against plans for a wind farm which are set to go before a neighbouring authority.

People protesting against an application to erect four wind turbines on farmland near Trimdon Grange asked Sedgefield Borough Council to object to the scheme.

But the borough council's development control committee, which met on Friday, decided to back the proposal in principle but it will urge the ruling authority, Durham City Council, to consider all local fears and comments.

Objector David Smith said: "This application will affect the quality of our lives. It is just too close to our homes."

Seventy one people signed a petition in support of the scheme. They believe it will be an attractive feature on the landscape.

The 12.39 hectare site, at Southern Law Farm, falls within the jurisdiction boundaries of Durham City Council but because it borders Sedgefield, the borough council was consulted.

The committee will recommend that colleagues in Durham look in detail at all concerns, carefully assess noise levels, ground stability and the site's archaeological value before making a decision.

Published 15/11/04