The operator of the wind farm at High Pow has applied to Allerdale Borough Council to extend the wind farm with a further 8 turbines up to 100m tall. This would mean a major industrial development of 11 turbines at Bolton Low Houses, magnifying the effect of the existing turbines for all who live in the area.
We cannot let them take even more of our countryside from us. With your help, we believe that this development can be stopped, so please read on and find out how we can do this.
WE REALLY DO NEED YOUR HELP.
'THERE'S NO POINT. YOU CAN'T STOP THEM.'
This is something we have heard many times but it isn't necessarily true.
Recently more and more schemes have been refused at the highest level - even single turbines - and often this is because of the effect on the landscape, or the effect on residents, and ALWAYS it is because objections have been raised.
If you don't write to say that you object, they won't know. So it is very important to send even a brief objection to the Council. We can tell you how to do this. It does not have to be very technical. FORCE can give you pointers to issues which may have more bearing but a heartfelt letter from a genuinely concerned member of the public is ALWAYS worth writing.
Comments should be made to Allerdale Borough Council Planning Department. You can write to them or email or you can leave your comment on the planning website. These are the details you will need. Please do not rely on others to do this. It is important that we let the Council know how many people are opposed to this development. Your help is really appreciated.
Details of the application can be viewed on:
Contact details for your objection are as follows:
Email address: planning@allerdale.gov.uk
Postal address: Planning Department, Allerdale House, Workington CA14 3YJ
Please make sure to include the following reference number whether you write or email.
Ref: 2/2013/0519 High Pow Wind Farm
And be sure to clearly state that you OBJECT to the proposal.
Landscape
The landscape sensitivity/character is such that it cannot absorb this further development without major negative visual impacts when viewed locally and widely, from and towards the National Park. The proposed development would alter the character of the landscape from that of 'farmland with a wind turbine cluster' to 'an industrial wind farm landscape.' A major negative impact on the landscape and on the setting of the National Park.
Loss of Residential Amenity
Local residents are already suffering from loss of amenity by way of sleep disturbance from the noise of the existing turbines and visual problems such as flicker in their homes. Complaints have been made but with little avail. The proposed turbines will be closer to these properties and will affect more households over a wider area. The planning application seems to confirm that there will be MORE noise - this is unacceptable.
Cumulative Impact
Large areas of Allerdale now contain wind trubines and development is sprawling deeper and deeper into our much cherished countryside, encircling the National Park and blighting almost every view. Wherever there is a gap, there now seems to be a planning application and gradually Allerdale is becoming a wind energy landscape. This leads to an unacceptable change in the landscape character due to cumulative impact.
Other Issues
You may also have concerns about wildlife in the area being affected, or effects on local tourism. Tallentire residents have issues with surface water and TV reception which they believe is caused by the wind farm development. Please do add your own personal concerns and let the planners know that we do not want these turbines. It is important to stress that the benefits claimed by the developer will NOT outweigh the damage caused.
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