Trump demands inquiry over wind farm plans

Published on Friday 9 December 2011 00:28

DONALD Trump is demanding a public inquiry into plans for an “eyesore” offshore wind farm he claims threatens his £750 million golf resort plan in Aberdeenshire.

Lawyers acting on behalf of the American tycoon have written to Fergus Ewing, Scottish energy minister, calling for a public hearing into the controversial plans for the 11 turbine European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) which would be built less than two miles from his championship links at the Menie estate.

Ann Faulds, a partner at Aberdeen solicitors Dundas and Wilson, states in her letter to Mr Ewing: “A public inquiry into the proposed development is necessary to explore all material considerations and to ensure a proper evidential base to inform the Scottish ministers’ determination of the application.

“The potential economic impact of the proposed development on my client’s development, and by extension the regional and Scottish economy, has not been addressed.”

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Willie Boy

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 07:19 AM

Let's Dump Trump. He's not the only developer in the world. But boy does he think he's important. Over paid, over egoed, and over here I am afraid. Let's get someone else.

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Tom M.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 05:25 AM

Bulldozing ecologically sensitive sand dunes doesn't bother him but don't you dare ruin his view. I am sure there were plenty of people who enjoyed the view of those dunes. Don't say we didn't try to warn you about Trump.

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norfolkboy14

Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

Are you disillusioned by rising electricity prices, over dependence on the "green" dream [especially uneconomical and inefficient wind farms] and the destruction of our countryside then please register your objection on http:epetitions.direct.gov.ukpetitions22958

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nabodican

Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 04:57 PM

#4 young reekie, The answer to Q2 is yes, these useless turbines will be at least 500 feet high and can easily be seen from 20 miles away, at 2 miles they are right in your face.

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young reekie

Friday, December 9, 2011 at 03:44 PM

#2 You certainly wont get your wish on that one. As for the other posters you are adding nothing new to this development. Q1 Would it make any difference to the wind farm if it was moved ? Q2 Is it really such an eyesore as it is 2 miles away?

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vistaero

Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

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THX1138

Friday, December 9, 2011 at 09:15 AM

Difficult one, I've no time for either Trump or the Government's dogmatically stupid wind energy policy. I hope both sides lose out.

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Kim McLaggan

Friday, December 9, 2011 at 01:51 AM

Gee not in his so called backyard,yet he is the one who was getting rid of all his neighbors,typical of the man,his way or no way

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