BRITAIN?S oldest national conservation body, the Open Spaces Society has joined the band of objectors to the application for nine wind-turbines at Den Brook, near North Tawton. The society?s general secretary, Kate Ashbrook, said: ?The wind turbines, which at 120 metres are the tallest yet proposed in Devon and nearly three times the height of Exeter Cathedral, will be a severe eyesore in this tranquil, unspoilt countryside. ?They will be visible from the northern slopes of the Dartmoor National Park and will spoil people?s enjoyment of that area. ?Their huge height, and their blades which will glint in the sun, will be a blot on this lovely rolling landscape. ?Furthermore, if West Devon Borough Council were to allow this development, it could be shooting itself in the foot. The turbines will inevitably deter tourists from visiting the area and this would be a blow to the local economy. ?We have called on West Devon Borough Council to object to this damaging application,? she concluded. The application from Renewable Energy Systems UK Ltd to site nine wind turbines at Den Brook was submitted to the borough council last month and is expected to be debated by councillors early next year. l Residents of South Tawton will also get the chance to study the plans and air their views on the proposed wind farm. Two of these proposed turbines would be sited on part of Itton Moor, just south of the Roman Road, which falls within South Tawton Parish. South Tawton Parish Council is concerned to provide an opportunity for parishioners to see the plans, photographs and the detail within the environment statement submitted with the application and be able to express their views on the project. The application will be discussed at the next meeting of the council in the Victory Hall, South Zeal, on Monday, December 12 at 7pm and people are welcome to attend. Those with any questions about the meeting should contact any parish councillor, or Peter Brotherton, clerk to the council, on 01837 840685.