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Off-grid community vows to change planning law

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Government rules state only turbines below 11.1 m ( 36.4ft ) can be built without planning permission.

Othona Community said it did not have mains power at its camp in Bradwell -on-Sea, Essex, and had to use an oil generator.

Maldon District Council rejected its first proposal in 2022 , raising concerns about the turbine's visual impact.