A PUBLIC meeting to discuss potential proposals for a new wind farm is to be held early next week. The meeting, to be held at 8pm on Monday, June 30 in Halwill Village Hall, is to discuss the possibility of a proposal for a large wind farm on Chilla Moor. Opponent Dr Harry Riches, from Black Torrington, said: 'If agreed, an action group will then be formed to oppose the siting of these enormous wind turbines. 'They will be detrimental to the rural peace and beauty of the area which is so attractive to both residents and visitors alike and they will be destructive to the wildlife for which the area is well known. 'They will have a negative effect on house prices and businesses who rely on tourists. 'We are not against alternative sources of energy, far from it, we are against the siting of the turbines close to houses.' So far no plans have been submitted to Torridge District Council, but energy company, Scottish Power, confirmed they have been surveying the area. In a statement, they said: 'We are constantly looking for future development sites and at a very early stage this would include approaching land owners. 'If we were to progress with any site development there are very strict rules we have to adhere to as well as going through the full planning process.' All are invited and welcome to attend the meeting.