The planned farm would generate electricity to power 3,500 homes

Farmer Adam Twine wants to erect five wind turbines on his land near Swindon, in the Vale of White Horse.

He has planning permission for smaller turbines but wants to scale-up the renewable energy project to include 81-metre structures.

"I believe in the value of reusable electricity, I believe in the importance of sustainable developments. This is one of these developments and it needs to happen," Mr Twine told the BBC.

They will generate enough electricity for about 3,500 homes but some people in neighbouring areas feel they will be an unwelcome addition to the skyline.

'Detrimental effect'

Staff at nearby Pennyhooks Farm in Sevenhampton, where children with autism are taught, are worried the turbines could have a detrimental effect.

Richard Hurford from the project said: "There are children here who are hypersensitive to movement and sound and some who will be distressed by such large objects so alien in this environment.

"They may be unable to look away and we're concerned there will be health and safety implications for them."

Others living in the vicinity like David North simply do not want their view spoiled by the turbines.

"They shouldn't be in anyone's back yard," Mr North told the BBC.

"I think it's inconceivable that such large objects, industrial machines like this should be put in an area of high landscape value where they can also be seen from an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty."