BIRDSEDGE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE
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BOLT
BIRDSEDGE AND DISTRICT OPPOSITION TO
LARGE WIND TURBINES
What BOLT is all about...
We oppose planning application number: 2010/91751 which if approved will lead to the building of 4 large Wind Turbines as close as 450 metres to housing in the Birdsedge and High Flatts district and only 600 metres from our village school. and will tower over the village at a height close to that of Blackpool Tower.
A PLANNING SUBMISSION HAS NOW BEEN MADE TO KIRKLEES. THE PLANNING NUMBER IS: 2010/91751
See the details of the application here
Turbines will overshadow the village and cause problems due to noise, sun flicker and loss of visual amenity in an area officially designated 'beautiful'.
One of the turbines is within topple distance of two roads used not only by cars and farm traffic, but also by hikers, dog-walkers cyclists and horse riders. It's only a hundred metres from a designated (by Kirklees) nature reserve which has planning permission to erect a Riding for the Disabled stable.
While not opposed to wind turbines and green energy in principle, the community support for our opposition group has been solid and unrelenting.
IT'S IMPORTANT THAT OBJECTIONS ARE SENT TO KIRKLEES IN WRITING AND SHOULD BE PHRASED IN YOUR OWN WORDS NOT CUT AND PASTED FROM OUR FACT SHEET.
EVERY INDIVIDUAL LETTER COUNTS FOR 250 SIGNATURES ON A PETITION, BUT CUT-AND-PASTE LETTERS ARE EASY TO RECOGNISE AND THESE COUNT FOR A LOT LESS.
Our new MP, Simon Reevell made his maiden speech to the House of Commons in which he said: "Although it is interesting to note the achievements of the famous, the real issues that affect people's lives are my primary concern. In the Denby Dale ward, the village of Birdsedge supports sustainable energy, but rightly cannot understand why anyone would try to site huge turbines so that they overshadow the village and village school. Renewables are important, but so is quality of life, and I am pleased that the planning process will soon reflect that. I support BOLT- Birdsedge and District Opposition to Large wind Turbines - the village's action group."
EARLY DAY MOTION in Parliament 23/7/10
Simon Reevell, Conservative MP for Dewsbury has introduced the Early Day Motion below.
That this House notes that residents in the small villages of Grange Moor and Birds Edge, in the constituency of Dewsbury, have been informed that applications to build wind turbines in the local community have been received by Kirklees Council; further notes that there is strong opposition to the proposals from local residents; further notes that, whilst there is widespread agreement that wind technology has a part to play in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, in order to maintain public support for the continued use of onshore turbines they should be erected at a suitable distance from residential areas and without blighting the landscape; further notes that in November 2009, the hon. Member for Worcestershire introduced a Private Member's Bill calling for the introduction of minimum separation distances of up to a mile and a half between wind turbines and occupied dwellings; and urges the Government to consider introducing such a Bill as soon as possible.
See EDM 604 at
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmedm/100722e01.htm
Thank you, Simon
Further information, donations to legal expenses and survey fees, and offers of help to distribute leaflets: Steve Ashley the secretary of BOLT. 01484 606533 or boltaction2009@yahoo.co.uk
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Quote planning number 2010/91751 on all correspondence with Kirklees Council
1) Write Letters Click for a sheet to help you (word document)
2) Display a BOLT banner. If you would like a banner they are £15.00 each or a donation to bolt would be nice. For banners contact Matt Wright: matt@ploughbarn.co.uk
3) Display a BOLT poster
4) Tell your neighbours
5) Donate money for costs (printing etc.)
6) Help with fundraising
7) Attend fundraising events