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HSGWAG. Helmdon, Stuchbury and Greatworth Wind Farm Action Group
Visual Impact
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Visual impact is slightly different to landscape impact because it is
about how the turbines are perceived by "receptors" - those who live
near the turbines or those undertaking leisure pursuits such as
walking or horse riding.
Within a 2km radius, there will be an unacceptably high degree of visual impact for residents who live, work and enjoy their leisure pursuits in and around the site. This impact is unavoidable because the turbines have been located in an area which does not allow for sufficient set back distances to residential areas.
Village Impact
Wind farm developers often claim that there are only a couple of properties which are unacceptably visually impacted by the erection of wind turbines.
However in this case not only are there eight properties which border the site at close range (one within 600m), properties in Helmdon, Greatworth and the north south part of Sulgrave will also be visually dominated by these industrial machines. Hundreds of properties may have clear direct views towards the site, some unacceptably so.
All of Greatworth will be within 1.5km of the turbines, all of Helmdon will be within 2km and Sulgrave's southern edge with direct uninterrupted views across the ridge will only be around 2km. Halse will also be 2km away and Radstone and Astwell a similar distance.
Developers often use the argument that it is only for 25 years, but this is a generation or a third of someone's life. Particularly for those properties bordering the site at close quarters, this is unacceptable. No-one will compensate them for the blight their houses will inevitably suffer and they will receive no benefits from the proposal.
It must be remembered that if wind turbines are built on this land it will effectively become a Brownfield site and then it will be much easier for any other type of industrial development to achieve planning permission.
Within a 2km radius, there will be an unacceptably high degree of visual impact for residents who live, work and enjoy their leisure pursuits in and around the site. This impact is unavoidable because the turbines have been located in an area which does not allow for sufficient set back distances to residential areas.
Village Impact
Wind farm developers often claim that there are only a couple of properties which are unacceptably visually impacted by the erection of wind turbines.
However in this case not only are there eight properties which border the site at close range (one within 600m), properties in Helmdon, Greatworth and the north south part of Sulgrave will also be visually dominated by these industrial machines. Hundreds of properties may have clear direct views towards the site, some unacceptably so.
All of Greatworth will be within 1.5km of the turbines, all of Helmdon will be within 2km and Sulgrave's southern edge with direct uninterrupted views across the ridge will only be around 2km. Halse will also be 2km away and Radstone and Astwell a similar distance.
Developers often use the argument that it is only for 25 years, but this is a generation or a third of someone's life. Particularly for those properties bordering the site at close quarters, this is unacceptable. No-one will compensate them for the blight their houses will inevitably suffer and they will receive no benefits from the proposal.
It must be remembered that if wind turbines are built on this land it will effectively become a Brownfield site and then it will be much easier for any other type of industrial development to achieve planning permission.
Disclaimer: Please note that the content of this web site represents the views and opinions of the
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
inaccuracies found therein. If you believe any content to be incorrect or inaccurate please let us
know.
Disclaimer: Please note that the content of this web site represents the views and opinions of the
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
inaccuracies found therein. If you believe any content to be incorrect or inaccurate please let us
know.