It has been a very busy summer, partly because of applications and appeals, but also because we have been working on a film that highlights some of the issues about turbines in Cumbria and the problems that individuals are having with them. The film is now on YouTube in three sections and can be accessed at:
http://youtu.be/9RhRokkbq1E part 2
http://youtu.be/j0g08pH9Wsw part 3
Many thanks to all those who were involved in its production.
Amongst others, there has been a significant application by REG (the operators of High Pow Wind Farm) at Hay Close, Calthwaite, in Eden, for 4 x 130 metre turbines. There can be no doubt that this development would cause serious and significant landscape impact and also be hugely detrimental to the residential amenity of those living in the area. The details of the application can be found on Eden's planning website by going to the search page:
and putting in the reference number 14/0637
Many of those who would be affected by the development have asked us to convey to you their horror at this application and to ask for your support by submitting an objection.
A petition has also been launched to request that Eden District Council follows the example of Allerdale Borough Council and includes in its Development Plan a minimum separation distance of 800m between dwellings and turbines above 25m in height. The petition can be signed by anyone, including people who are not resident in Eden, and can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-uZy7daSo0e5wTTYz_sAmEvsKSmnlGg0EepSjs3qHyw/viewform#start=openform
The petition is supported by Rory Stewart MP who will attending a meeting about a further potential application at Aiketgate. The meeting will be held in Low Hesket village hall on Friday 26th September starting at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome.
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