Wonnacott said: “The site is rare in Cornwall in that benefits from the necessary qualities for renewable energy production.
“The total capacity proposed is over 14MW [megawatt], with the yield modelled at over 32,000 MWh [megawatt hours] per year, or approximately 12,000 houses for the typical Ofgen [energy regulator] UK home.
“It is not within a designated landscape, it has a substantial grid connection available, together with a significant wind resource and relatively few sensitive receptors in the area.
“These requirements limit the number of suitable sites in Cornwall.
“The applicant has carried out extensive public consultations, which have informed the project design, and made himself readily available to meet with members of the public and parish councillors to answer any queries that may arise.
“Feedback from the public consultations has been productive, with many participants supportive of the principle of the project.
“All material queries about the project will be addressed in the application submissions,” he said.
Although no planning application has been submitted, Cornwall Council’s website said the authority monitored, external the amount of renewable energy “that is permitted and installed in Cornwall”.
It also said it had “a duty to consider the effect of noise as part of the planning process”.
