"The news was welcomed by the Dartmoor Preservation Association, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (Devon), the Manor House and Ashbury Hotels and the action group ODAT (Okehampton & Dartmoor AgainstTurbines), all of whom had supported West Devon Borough Council in defending its original decision to refuse the proposal.

"This is a good day for both Dartmoor and Okehampton," said Jonathan Cardale, Chief Executive of the DPA. "The inspector rejected the arguments that these huge turbines would have little or no effect on the Dartmoor National Park or its setting. He judged that the effects would be 'significant and severe' both when viewed from the high tors of Dartmoor and from the surrounding countryside with Dartmoor as the backdrop."

Ray Quirke, chairman of ODAT, said "We are over-joyed and extremely relieved at the news. These turbines would have blighted our lives. We are very grateful to all those who have supported us in this battle, especially the DPA. It is unfortunate that the landowner was so badly advised in the first place"

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You can also read this comment on Geoffrey Cox`s website, link below (headlined Geoffrey Cox welcomes Yelland wind farm rejection)