Somerfield Court Wind Turbine Appeal

An appeal has been made against the decision by Shepway District Council of the Somerfield Wind Turbine Planning Application Y12/0241/SH. 

The appelent's grounds of appeal and the Council's statement can be seen at the Civic Centre. or on the Council's website www.ukplanning.com/shepway    

Shepway District Council sent a letter out containing the following main points:
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Application No.                   Y12/0241/SH 
Appeal                               Mr B Ingham
PINS Reference                  APP/L2250/A/13/2191109/NWF
Application reference:          Y12/0241/SH   

If you made representations on the original proposal, these will be forwarded to the inspectorate and the Appellant along with the Council's statement, unless they were submitted in confidence, and will be taken into account by the inspector when determining the appeal. 

If you have additional views which you wish to have taken into account please write direct with three copies of any correspondence to:

The Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/15, 
Temple Quay House
2 The Square 
Temple Quay
Bristol. 
BS1 6PN 

or to pcs@pins.gsi.gov.uk quoting the PINS reference number by 4th March 2013. 

Please note that copies of any letters submitted will be sent to the appellant and the District Council. 

The Planning Inspectorate will not acknowledge your letter unless you specifically ask them to do so. They will, however, ensure that your letter is passed on to the Inspector dealing with the appeal. Please ensure any representations which you make on this appeal are received by the planning Inspectorate by 4th March 2013 otherwise there is a risk that your representations will not be considered.

The Planning Inspectorate will send you a copy of the decision letter to you provided you specifically ask for one.
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Please click on the link below to read further information regarding this appeal:

Somerfield Court Wind Turbine Appeal

ASA ruling on Ecotricity and Property values

Click on the link below (which will open in a new tab) to view ASA's ruling on Ecotricity and Property values


ASA has published its ruling on Ecotricity and Property values

Safety fears grow after 80ft wind turbine collapses in gale.

The article below was published on 31st January 2013 in the Daily TelegraphTo read the article more easily (enlarge the print) click on the image below. Once finished, click on the back-arrow at the top left of the screen to return to the website and then navigate your way around as usual. Use the 'Home' page link in Section 1 to return to the start if you prefer. 

Application for an alternative to proposed junction 10A, including slip road linking A2070 to A20

The article below was published on the 29th November in the Herald. To read the article (enlarge the print) click on the image below. 

In the lower part of the article it states

"Alongside the submission, a separate application has been submitted for an alternative to the proposed junction 10A, which includes a slip road linking the A2070 to the M20. The scheme includes a new 40mph two-way single carriageway approximately 1.1km in length connecting the A20 to the across a new bridge over the M20. There will also be slip roads to the M20 for Folkestone but not London. The public exhibition takes place at the Mountbatten Hall, Church Road, Mersham from 6pm on December 5th."

Once finished, click on the back-arrow at the top left of the screen to return to the website and then navigate your way around as usual or use the 'Home' page link in Section 1 to return to the start if you prefer. 

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Proposed Mineral Safeguarding Areas

Note - I thought this would be best put in this Section although may not directly relate to Otterpool Waste. 

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From: Rachel.Cutler@kent.gov.uk [mailto:Rachel.Cutler@kent.gov.uk]
Sent: 11 February 2013 10:38
Subject: Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Proposed Mineral Safeguarding Areas - AMENDEMENT

Amendment: Please note that questions 2-4 below relate to Appendix F, not Appendix E as stated.

Dear Consultee,

Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Proposed Mineral Safeguarding Areas

We are producing a series of topic papers to inform the production of the new Kent Minerals and Waste Plan. These topic papers will provide detailed information on key mineral and waste topics for sustainable mineral and waste management issues in Kent over the 2013-2030 plan period. The latest draft paper focuses on the important subject of mineral safeguarding in Kent.

The purpose of the safeguarding designations is to ensure that economic mineral resources are adequately and effectively considered in land-use planning decisions for non-mineral development; there is no presumption that any safeguarded mineral resources will be suitable for extraction in the future.

This revised draft topic paper builds on the responses to our earlier Minerals and Waste Plan consultations, associated evidence base consultations and organised consultee workshop events. We now welcome your views on our approach to mineral safeguarding in Kent and the extent of the proposed safeguarding areas for individual mineral types, in order to help us shape the mineral safeguarding policies and mineral safeguarding maps for our Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

In particular we would welcome your comments on the following aspects of ‘mineral safeguarding’:-

1. Do you agree with the approach being taken to exemptions from the mineral safeguarding process (paragraph 1.1.7)?
2. Do you agree that we should safeguard the sub alluvial river terrace deposits on Figure 2 in Appendix E?
3. Do you agree that we should safeguard all of the building stone types shown on Figure 3 in Appendix E?
4. Do you agree that we should safeguard all of the brickearth deposits shown on Figure 5 in Appendix E?

The document will be open for comment from 11^th February to 4th March 2013 and will be publically available on our website and consultation portal.

We recommend you submit your views through our online consultation portal. Alternatively, you can also email your comments to mwdf@kent.gov.uk or write to us at MWLP Project Team, Planning and Environment, Kent County Council, Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XX.

The next formal stage of our plan making will be the consultation on our draft Minerals and Waste Plan (formerly known as the Pre-submission edition of the Core Strategy) which is scheduled to start in June 2013. We will inform all stakeholders who are registered on our database about this later in the year. In the mean-time, you can download our timetable and other plan making information from our website (www.kent.gov.uk/mwdf) or contact us at the address above.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Rachel Cutler

Planning Officer

1 Swan Lane Planning Application - decision

Click on the link below to see the latest information on the above application - Approved with conditions.I believe the conditions will be updated by 22nd February.

Extension and alterations to existing dwelling to form 2 separate dwellings and the erection of a terrace of 3 dwellings. - 1 Swan Lane Sellindge Ashford Kent TN25 6EP

Ref. No: Y12/0293/SH | Status: Approved with conditions | Case Type: Application

Claims in wind farm ad were 'misleading'

The article below was published in the Folkestone herald on 7th February 2012. To read the article more easily (enlarge the print) click on the image below. Once finished, click on the back-arrow at the top left of the screen to return to the website and then navigate your way around as usual. Use the 'Home' page link in Section 1 to return to the start if you prefer.

Updates for 7th to 22nd October 2011

Note - Click on any link in the right-hand column of the article you are interested in to read more. The Website has all the latest information on the main issues facing Sellindge - please note pre-July 2011 information to these topics can be found lower down (in the Sections prefixed with the word 'old').  A new Section (Section 8) entitled 'Kent Mineral and Waste Sites Development - Consultation' has been added. The most recent information is:

Section 3 - Otterpool Waste treatment

1) Update/Reply from Environmental Agency to Susan Carey email re Environmental Permit application from Countrystyle Recycling - 19 October 2011

Section 4 - Wind Farm

1) Two Wind Anemometer Masts erected Harringe Brooks - 20 October 2011
2) Harringe Brooks Wind Anemometer Mast - 20 October 2011

Section 6 - Shepway - Housing/Village Green

1) Parish Council response to Shepway LDF and Sellindge Masterplan

Section 8 - Kent Mineral and Waste Sites Development - Consultation

1) Mineral and Waste Sites Development Plan Documents - Supplementary Options Consultation commencing on Monday 24 October 2011

Section 9 - Correspondence including replies from KCC

1) Letter to Mr Cameron - People must not have policies forced on them from above - 7 October 2011
2) Abolish the County Councils? - 9 october 2011
3) Reorganise local government? - response from Eric Pickles - 11 October 2011

Wind turbine bid is thrown out by district Council

The article below was published on 20th December 2012 in the Folkestone Herald. To read the article (enlarge the print) click on the image below. 

Once finished, click on the back-arrow at the top left of the screen to return to the website and then navigate your way around as usual. Use the 'Home' page link in Section 1 to return to the start if you prefer. 

Decision on revised Bernhurst Planning Application

From: public.access@shepway.gov.uk [mailto:public.access@shepway.gov.uk]
Sent: 22 December 2012 08:01
Subject: Saved search results and Tracked Applications have been updated

Erectionof 5 detached two-storey dwellings to rear of existing retained dwelling, withassociated access road, integral and freestanding car ports, and parking spaces(resubmission of application Y11/0998/SH). - Bern Hurst Barrow Hill SellindgeAshford Kent TN25 6JT

Ref. No: Y12/1013/SH | Status: Approved with conditions | Case Type: Application

Message of thanks to the Councillors from Anthony Bosley - Chairman SALVATION

Subject: Planning Application Notification: Y12/0241/SH - Land adjoining Somerfield Court Farm Barrow Hill

Dear Councillors,

I wanted to write you a brief note of thanks following the formal notification of the rejection of this planning application that arrived yesterday. On behalf of the local residents who were present at the planning meeting and the many others who were unable to be there on the day, we wanted to thank each and everyone of you for your support in helping to protect what we believe is a truly unique and beautiful place to live.

Many villagers had feared the worst and yet the clear amount of effort in researching this proposal on our behalf, displayed at the meeting, combined with the unanimous nature of its rejection, has truly heartened everyone. 'Our voices were heard and represented'!

We are aware that future events may present themselves next year, but for 2012 I know that you all will be the toast of many homes in the villages around this area.

On behalf of us all, I would like to thank you once more and to wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Kind regards,

Anthony Bosley

Chairman - SALVATION

Shepway Decision re Barrow Hill Wind Turbine Application

Click on the link below to see a copy of an electronic letter received from Shepway stating the decision reached regarding Planning Application Y12/0241/SH - Wind Turbine on Land Adjoining Somerfield Court Farm, Barrow Hill

Shepway Decision - Planning Application Notification: Y12/0241/SH - Land Adjoining Somerfield Court Farm Barrow Hill

Once finished reading, return to the original tab and navigate the website as normal.

Barrow Hill Turbine Rejected

Click on the link below to read the document entitled 'Barrow Hill Turbine Rejected' ...

Barrow Hill Turbine Rejected 

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Shepway Core Strategy Local Plan - Proposed Modifications Autumn 2012 available to view and comment up to 10th December

The following email was received on 29th October from Shepway District Council:

From: consult@objective.co.uk [mailto:consult@objective.co.uk]
Subject: Shepway District Council: New event available

Shepway Core Strategy Local Plan - Proposed Modifications Autumn 2012 will be available for you to view and comment between the following dates:

Start date: 29/10/12 09:00

End date: 10/12/12 17:00

Please select the following link (which will open in a new tab) to view this event:

http://consult.shepway.gov.uk/portal/shepway_cslp_propmods2012

microlight aircraft runway - turbine concern?

From: Mavis Turton [mailto:mavis.turton@btinternet.com]
Sent: 04 December 2012 18:43
Subject: Fw: Wind turbines

Dear all

A quick reply from Mr Bliss
Mavis

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Leader@shepway.gov.uk" <Leader@shepway.gov.uk>
To: mavis.turton@btinternet.com
Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 10:46
Subject: RE: Wind turbines

Dear Ms Turton

Thank you for your further comments.  I will certainly forward them to the case officer for consideration by the Committee.

Regards

Cllr Robert Bliss

 Leader of the Council Shepway District Council, Civic Centre

From: Mavis Turton [mailto:mavis.turton@btinternet.com]
Sent: 04 December 2012 09:25
To: Leader
Subject: Re: Wind turbines

Dear Mr Bliss,

Further to my correspondence concerning wind turbines in Sellindge.  I hope you will take into consideration the fact that the proposed erection of a single wind turbine on Richard Price's farm is situated at the end of a microlight aircraft runway. To any flying machine landing there, especially when in a crisis situation, the turbine blades would present a real danger. I am sure that there would be helicopters approaching the Folkestone Racecourse as well.  I have family members who fly light aircraft, and often their flight path would be in a direct line with many of the proposed turbines. I am also concerned that our local Parish Council seems not to be considering any of the concerns of Sellindge residents, whereas all the other surrounding parishes have councils which voice opposition.  Because we seem to be the village most affected, I find this difficult to understand.

Kind regards,

Mavis Turton

From: "Leader@shepway.gov.uk" <Leader@shepway.gov.uk>
To: mavis.turton@btinternet.com
Sent: Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 14:19
Subject: RE: Wind turbines

Dear Ms Turton

 I have been in contact with the case officer handling the application and have been informed that the issue of ice build up on the turbine blades has been considered within the accompanying Environmental Statement (see attached link, Chapter 13 paragraph 13.5). Mitigation measures are suggested in the form of vibration sensors fitted to the turbines which would detect any inbalance in the blades and which would result in the turbines being shut down.

 http://www.ukplanning.com/ukp/findCaseFile.do?councilName=Shepway+District+Council&appNumber=Y12/0451/SH&action=Search

 It would appear that a solution to address your concerns has been considered within the application details. The matter you raise regarding the incident in Lammermuir Hills has been passed to the case officer for information.

 Yours sincerely

Cllr Robert Bliss
Leader of the Council

From: Mavis Turton [mailto:mavis.turton@btinternet.com]
Sent: 19 October 2012 13:17
To: Bliss, Robert Cllr
Subject: Wind turbines

Dear Mr Bliss, we have friends who live in West Lothian, Scotland.  They tell me that there are wind turbines in East Lothian, in the Lammermuir Hills.  They say that a man was killed when he was hit by ice, which was thrown off the turbine blades during cold weather. Notwithstanding the danger to people, there is a distinct danger of damage to property when the turbines are so near residential buildings.  The proposed turbines in our area seem to be sited at an unacceptable distance from peoples homes, and considering their position on the edge of the Romney Marsh, a very damp position, I would think that the turbine blades could become iced up, and would cause problems.  I have tried to contact the East Lothian Courier newspaper, which I believe serves the area, but I am having trouble doing this.  Perhaps you would be more successful.  It is quite important I would think, to find out exactly what happened in the Lammermuir Hills. Kind regards, Mavis Turton