An Estonian court has annulled a Health Board decision regarding noise levels at the Saarde wind farm. The Tallinn Administrative Court determined that state oversight of wind farm noise pollution had been improperly concluded. Crucially, the court mandated that the state can no longer depend exclusively on noise studies commissioned by the wind farm developers themselves. This ruling emphasizes the need for impartial evaluations when residents’ well-being is potentially impacted. The decision aims to ensure objectivity in assessing noise pollution and protecting public health. This sets a precedent for future wind farm projects and environmental impact assessments in Estonia. The Health Board will now need to re-evaluate the situation using independent data.