Powys councillors will be advised to approve plans for a single wind turbine at a farm near Llanidloes despite objections from residents over noise and size concerns.

In March an application was lodged with Powys County Council for a replacement wind turbine at Glynhafren, Old Hall which is south east of Llyn Clywedog and in the community council area of Llangurig.

The replacement wind turbine has a maximum height of 46 metres, around 12 metres higher than the wind turbine that was granted permission there back in 2014.

The application has been called in by local county councillors for the area although they are un-named in the report.

The scheme also been on the agenda for a Planning committee meeting on 8 July, but had to be postponed due to a lack of councillors sitting in the meeting to decide the application.

Planning documents said that the “proposed replacement turbine will directly replace the existing unit and will occupy the same position.”

“The site is classified as grade four agricultural land, which is considered poor quality with limitations that restrict its productive use,” documents said.

“Most electricity generated will be used on the holding, with any surplus exported to the national grid, contributing to local renewable energy supply and helping the nation to meet its net-zero goals and objectives.”

There have been 18 objections lodged against the scheme on issues that include it height, impact on ecology, visual impact and noise nuisance.

Planning officer Aled Williams said: “The application proposes an enhanced scheme compared to the existing arrangement, comprising a larger and more efficient turbine capable of generating increased energy output.

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“Overall, having regard to all representations received, it is considered that no issues have been raised that would outweigh the policy support for the proposed development or justify the refusal of planning permission.”