What are the plans for a new major onshore windfarm in Norfolk?

“It’s yet more energy infrastructure coming to the area,” the Conservative said, referring to other controversial plans for large solar farms, pylons and battery storage in Norfolk.

“We need energy generation but I think people locally feel they’re taking more than their fair share,” he added.

He also expressed concerns about the visual impact on the mostly flat fenland, potential danger for rare birds and also for the nearby RAF Marham, whose pilots often conduct low-level flight training.

Lewinski conceded that such projects are “very controversial”.

He said that when developing you need to “take people along and have them participate” and suggested creating “community benefit funds” to support areas where turbines would be built.

What does the government say?

Because of the scale of Eaubrink, it could be classed as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project – which means the government would have the final say on planning – rather than local councils.

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero said it did not comment on individual schemes but “all projects are subject to a rigorous planning process and the views of the local community must be considered”.