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Question 3: Where, if anywhere, do you think could be an appropriate location for
wind turbine(s) to be sited in the District?

It is difficult to identify areas within Rother that would be suitable for large wind turbines given the many constraints, both human and biodiversity (especially birds and bats). Natural England advice is to avoid areas within 50m of field boundaries and woodlands that may be used by bats. Given the extent of woodland and the generally small field sizes within the district it would mean that only small scale turbine developments would be possible. We strongly support RDC carrying out a mapping exercise for the district in order to ascertain appropriate areas.

To conclude, we support small developments of wind turbines where appropriate, but outside AONB and other listed areas and with no loss of Grade 1 or 2 land.

There is no mention of offshore wind turbines, which may provide the most appropriate solution.