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HSGWAG. Helmdon, Stuchbury and Greatworth Wind Farm Action Group
A plea for commonsense
Many of us have now had a few weeks to digest the news that we are
faced with the prospect of some very large wind turbines being placed on
our doorstep in the near future.
Whether or not you support renewable and greener ways of producing our energy and I think most of us do, you have to wonder what has become of a political system that allows such large scale developments to potentially take place against the wishes of almost all local residents.
You may ask has the world gone mad when :
- A planning application for a 45 foot mobile mast in Falcutt was refused because in the words of the South Northants Council planning officer "the proposal by virtue of its siting and design, introduce a visually prominent and intrusive form of development to the open countryside detrimentally harming the visual quality and character of this rural setting". Considering this refusal it is hard to understand that current government planning policy could possibly advocate siting 5 x 410 foot wind turbines in a similar proximity to the village.
- The fact that we don't live in a windy location doesn't really matter because the government subsidies are so great that the developers will generate profits no matter what the wind output from the turbines.
- Technical regulations governing the noise impact of wind turbines permit measurement at an average level over a certain time period, so the fact that a wind turbine makes an intermittent noise means it actually appears quieter in the measurements than it actually is.
- Broadview Energy actually state on their website that they don't believe property prices will be impacted. Hopefully you aren't thinking of moving as we suggest you ask some local estate agents for their opinion about how long it would take you to sell your house (never mind the price).
We should question how one can put forward logical and common sense arguments to argue against the proposed wind turbine development if policy appears so illogical and badly thought through. However although we recognise that we face a significant battle HSGWAG are 100% committed to proving that the siting of the Broadview development is completely inappropriate in our village setting.
It is for each individual to decide whether you wish to oppose the wind turbine development at Spring Ridge Farm but it will be too late to have misgivings should they be eventually be built. We urge you to support the campaign in any way you are able, so our community can stand together to fight this development.
Whether or not you support renewable and greener ways of producing our energy and I think most of us do, you have to wonder what has become of a political system that allows such large scale developments to potentially take place against the wishes of almost all local residents.
You may ask has the world gone mad when :
- A planning application for a 45 foot mobile mast in Falcutt was refused because in the words of the South Northants Council planning officer "the proposal by virtue of its siting and design, introduce a visually prominent and intrusive form of development to the open countryside detrimentally harming the visual quality and character of this rural setting". Considering this refusal it is hard to understand that current government planning policy could possibly advocate siting 5 x 410 foot wind turbines in a similar proximity to the village.
- The fact that we don't live in a windy location doesn't really matter because the government subsidies are so great that the developers will generate profits no matter what the wind output from the turbines.
- Technical regulations governing the noise impact of wind turbines permit measurement at an average level over a certain time period, so the fact that a wind turbine makes an intermittent noise means it actually appears quieter in the measurements than it actually is.
- Broadview Energy actually state on their website that they don't believe property prices will be impacted. Hopefully you aren't thinking of moving as we suggest you ask some local estate agents for their opinion about how long it would take you to sell your house (never mind the price).
We should question how one can put forward logical and common sense arguments to argue against the proposed wind turbine development if policy appears so illogical and badly thought through. However although we recognise that we face a significant battle HSGWAG are 100% committed to proving that the siting of the Broadview development is completely inappropriate in our village setting.
It is for each individual to decide whether you wish to oppose the wind turbine development at Spring Ridge Farm but it will be too late to have misgivings should they be eventually be built. We urge you to support the campaign in any way you are able, so our community can stand together to fight this development.
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Helmdon, Stuchbury & Greatworth Wind Farm Action Group committee and our members.
Although we have tried to be as accurate as possible in relaying facts on issues relating to the
proposed development and the wind industry in general, we cannot be held responsible for any
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