The more objections registered the better our case will be!
Here are some valid grounds for opposing the Ecotricity application at
Harringe Brooks:
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Adverse visual
impact – these turbines are almost the same
height as the main tower at Canary Wharf. They are on a massive industrial
scale which is completely inappropriate in the surrounding landscape. Their
vast size means they will dominate the skyline for miles around and look out of
context. The open and rural character of the landscape here will be
destroyed.
·
Noise - you may be concerned about the low-frequency noise created by the
turbines (about which little is known of the long-term health effects). The
noise may impact your well being by not being able to relax in the garden or
disturbed sleep at night.
(The visual impact and noise should be considered together as both will impact simultaneously and the combined effect will be overwhelming)
(The visual impact and noise should be considered together as both will impact simultaneously and the combined effect will be overwhelming)
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Cumulative effect – there are
applications for six turbines by Ecotricity, and a further one only a few
hundred meters away by Mr Price. The effect of this mass of machines will
devastate the area and will cause a massive nuisance to the local residents –
of which number nearly 3000 throughout the surrounding villages. Once the area
is blighted, it is much more likely that further significant planning
applications for other developments will be agreed. The cumulative effect of
these would be devastating to the local community.
·
Residential amenity – in Europe and in
Scotland turbines are not allowed to be sited within a minimum distance of 2km
from homes. The whole of the villages of Sellindge, Lympne, Court at Street and
parts of Aldington will be within this zone with some properties less than
500m away. Are our lives less valuable?
·
Public amenity – you may be concerned that there are a number of designated quiet lanes
around the site and the turbines could present a danger to passersby with
“blade throw” and other items thrown from the blades and “shadow flicker”
affecting us in our houses as well as residents, motorists, walkers and horses.
·
Wildlife – your concerns may
be for the migratory and resident birds that make this area their home and the
potential destruction of their natural habitat. Bats are also highly at risk
due to the low pressure caused by the blades as they sweep past.
·
European landscape
convention – this recognises landscape as
legally constituting an essential component of people’s lives. It is therefore
your right to oppose if you feel that the turbines will affect your enjoyment
of your surroundings.
