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HSGWAG. Helmdon, Stuchbury and Greatworth Wind Farm Action Group
About us
The Helmdon, Greatworth and Stuchbury Wind Farm Action Group
(HSGWAG) was formed in February 2010. We represent a large number of
village residents who oppose the plan to build five 125 metre high
industrial scale wind turbines in the unspoilt countryside between the
villages of Helmdon & Greatworth in South Northamptonshire.
The group recognises that measures need to be taken to reduce man-made contributions to climate change and accept that this can best be achieved by reducing consumption on the one hand and utilizing reliable, carbon free methods of electricity generation on the other.
Having considered evidence and opinions from many sources, the group is sceptical about the current government policy of promoting a massive expansion of land-based wind farms throughout the United Kingdom. We believe that land-based wind farms can make a meaningful contribution only when sited where the average wind speed allows them to operate at a reasonable level of efficiency. This precludes much of lowland Britain.
Furthermore, we consider that onshore wind farm developments should be approved only where they will cause minimal environmental damage and will not have a significant negative visual impact on the landscape or on human habitation nearby.
The group believes that the likely contribution of the Spring Ridge Wind Farm to the cause of carbon free electricity generation will not justify the major impact which the scheme would have on the small-scale landscape between the villages of Helmdon and Greatworth and the unspoilt countryside and conservation land around it.
The Group has formed a committee chaired by local resident Keith Jones to enable our opposition to the plans to be managed in both a structured and coordinated fashion. The committee will regularly consult with local residents to provide information on the latest developments and take account of local feedback and offers of support.
The group recognises that measures need to be taken to reduce man-made contributions to climate change and accept that this can best be achieved by reducing consumption on the one hand and utilizing reliable, carbon free methods of electricity generation on the other.
Having considered evidence and opinions from many sources, the group is sceptical about the current government policy of promoting a massive expansion of land-based wind farms throughout the United Kingdom. We believe that land-based wind farms can make a meaningful contribution only when sited where the average wind speed allows them to operate at a reasonable level of efficiency. This precludes much of lowland Britain.
Furthermore, we consider that onshore wind farm developments should be approved only where they will cause minimal environmental damage and will not have a significant negative visual impact on the landscape or on human habitation nearby.
The group believes that the likely contribution of the Spring Ridge Wind Farm to the cause of carbon free electricity generation will not justify the major impact which the scheme would have on the small-scale landscape between the villages of Helmdon and Greatworth and the unspoilt countryside and conservation land around it.
The Group has formed a committee chaired by local resident Keith Jones to enable our opposition to the plans to be managed in both a structured and coordinated fashion. The committee will regularly consult with local residents to provide information on the latest developments and take account of local feedback and offers of support.
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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
inaccuracies found therein. If you believe any content to be incorrect or inaccurate please let us
know.