The Knockenduurrick application is now open for comment and members of TW312 have been reading the Environmental Statement submitted by Banks. Key points:- Banks contend that seven 132m high turbines, planned near Twynholm and the Glengap Forest, are suitable for the proposed location based on the guidance from the Dumfries and Galloway Landscape Assessment of 1998, which acknowledges that the intended site could be suitable for a wind farm. The key point Banks have conveniently ignored though, is that this document refers to turbines of approximately 60m to tip as was usual for that era. Current guidance in the Dumfries and Galloway Wind Farm Landscape Capacity Study (LCS) is quite clear that this size of turbine is not suitable for the complex landform. Banks also admit that 19% of the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area (NSA) will experience significant adverse effects – but then decide in the big scheme of things that isnt important! As such, only a small percentage of the NSA (19 % of the total land area) would experience significant adverse effects on landscape character. This leads to the conclusion that the effects would not be significant overall Turbines would be visible from Vennie Hill, Rutherfords Monument, Cardoness Castle, Mossyard, Barstobrick (Neilsons Monument) parts of Kircudbright including some of the Conservation Area, Twynholm, Ringford, Borgue and Gatehouse. Banks are asking for the turbines to be able to operate at a higher noise level than is usual for a development of this size. This is due to the cumulative effect with the operating/consented smaller farm turbines in the area. There are over 30 properties within 2km and 15 are predicted to experience significant adverse effects. We are still reading the ES and will post more information when we can TW312 firmly believes that this development is inappropriate for the location. Below is a short objection letter that you may copy and paste into your own document It is better to rewrite the objection in your own words but we know people don’t always have time. Every objection submitted is important If more than one person from your household wants to object please send the objection in from each separate person. One objection signed by more than one person still only counts as one! Remember to include your name, address and date for validity (posted objections must also be signed) Email to [email protected] Post to Head of Planning and Building Standards Dumfries and Galloway Council Kirkbank English Street Dumfries DG1 2HS Objections must be submitted by 5pm Thursday 28th November 2013 If you object via email or letter and receive one of the objection cards through your letterbox, please pass the card onto someone you think may be prepared to object. Thank you! Address: Date: Email to: [email protected] Head of Planning and Building Standards Dumfries and Galloway Council Kirkbank English Street Dumfries DG1 2HS Planning Application 13/P/2/0284 Erection of 7 x 132m wind turbines and associated infrastructure at Knockendurrick, Irelandton, Twynholm Dear Planning Officer, I object to this application on the following grounds:- Approval of this scheme would set a precedent and open the area to further large scale turbines. The proposed size of turbine is contrary to the detailed guidance in the Dumfries and Galloway Wind Farm Landscape Capacity Study which concludes “There is no scope for siting the large typology within this landscape due to the scale of these foothills and their likely prominence from adjacent sensitive landscapes.” The height of these turbines will diminish the scale of the landmark hills of Knockendurrick, Cairntosh, Fuffock and Bengray. Scottish Natural Heritage advises turbines should not be more than one third of the height of key landscape features. The predicted significant adverse impact on approximately one fifth of the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area is unacceptable and I disagree with the applicant’s conclusion that (6.318 Environmental Statement) “This leads to the conclusion that the effects would not be significant overall.” Turbines would be highly visible from Vennie Hill, Rutherford’s Monument, Cardoness Castle, Mossyard and around Sandgreen The development will have a wide visual impact affecting parts of Kirkcudbright, Twynholm, Gatehouse of Fleet, Borgue and Ringford (including Neilson’s Monument at Barstobrick) as well as more distant settlements and visitors driving in and around the National and Regional Scenic Areas. There are over 30 properties within 2km and 15 properties will suffer significant adverse visual effects (ref Appendix 6.7). Local people face a potential reduction in their quality of life, property values and tourism businesses. Emerging evidence indicates that wind turbines can impact indirectly on health due to disrupted sleep, stress and annoyance from noise. These effects can then cause problems such as loss of concentration and cardiovascular problems. This proposal breaches SPP 127, 187 and local policies S21, E3, E6, GP7, GP24, D36 and the IPP. I do not believe the benefits of this development will outweigh the negative impacts and hope you refuse this application. Yours faithfully, Name
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:32:58 +0000
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