Constantine Wind Energy Limited has resubmitted plans for a wind turbine in Pembrokeshire, proposing a 64-meter structure after withdrawing an earlier application for a 102-meter turbine. The revised proposal follows objections from the Met Office and local councils, including concerns about visual impact and potential interference with the Crug-y-Grollwyn weather radar. The new turbine, to be located at Sarnau Farm near Trelech, will replace an existing 45-meter turbine approved in 2014.

In a supporting statement, Axis PED Limited, the agent for the project, highlighted the turbine's role in advancing the UK's Net Zero commitments. The revised design aims to balance renewable energy goals with community and environmental considerations. The smaller turbine is expected to generate enough electricity to power 305 average households, more than doubling the output of the current unit.

The Met Office had previously raised concerns about radar interference, stating that larger turbines could disrupt weather data collection. The new proposal addresses these issues by staying below the 310-meter Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) threshold, which meets operational requirements. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) did not object to the earlier plan, suggesting the revised application is unlikely to face aviation-related hurdles.

Local community council Clydau, which strongly opposed the initial proposal, has been consulted on the revised plans. While concerns about landscape and noise impacts remain, the developers argue that the benefits of increased renewable energy production outweigh these drawbacks. The application will now undergo statutory consultations before a final decision by Pembrokeshire County Council.