Two Moors Campaign | eobjection

Mr M.J. Easton
Head of Planning and Development Services
North Devon District Council
Civic Centre
Barnstaple
EX31 1EA
20/11/2008

Dear Mr Easton,

Re: Planning application reference 43272 for 9 x 103m (max) wind turbines at Batsworthy Cross in Devon.

I wish to OBJECT to this planning application for the following reasons:-

It will have a severe detrimental effect on the landscape and character of  a wide area including protected landscapes, in particular Exmoor National Park and protected buildings and their settings.  The impact of these massive structures will extend over a vast area of Devon.
 
The turbines will have a negative effect on residential amenity by introducing giant industrial structures into the rural landscape, and thereby severely depressing house prices in the vicinity.

Wind turbines are noisy and the particularly low ambient noise levels existing around the site would mean a significant noise nuisance to local residents and businesses.  The noise levels and shadow flicker may also result in health problems.

The development would destroy the peace and tranquillity of the area and the entitlement to the peaceful enjoyment of our property. (Declaration of Human Rights Article 1 and Article 8)

The site is within an undulating landscape and immediately adjacent to the A361.  The dangers of driver distraction from these huge, vertical, moving structures in the landscape are real.  Ice throw or catastrophic failure in high winds could also cause a major incident on this primary route into this important tourist area.

Turbines have a detrimental impact on tourism and many local farming businesses have diversified into tourism to survive.

Wind turbines have a devastating effect on wildlife, especially the red and amber listed species known to nest and fly in the area.  If permitted, this development would cause irreparable damage to the ecology of this area including the rare Culm grasslands.

The minimal level of CO2 savings from this site could be far better achieved by energy conservation and renewable energy policies that stimulate the rural economy.

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Mr M.J. Easton Head of Planning and Development Services North Devon District Council Civic Centre Barnstaple EX31 1EA 20/11/2008 Dear Mr Easton, Re: Planning application reference 43272 for 9 x 103m (max) wind turbines at Batsworthy Cross in Devon. I wish to OBJECT to this planning application for the following reasons:- It will have a severe detrimental effect on the landscape and character of a wide area including protected landscapes, in particular Exmoor National Park and protected buildings and their settings. The impact of these massive structures will extend over a vast area of Devon. The turbines will have a negative effect on residential amenity by introducing giant industrial structures into the rural landscape, and thereby severely depressing house prices in the vicinity. Wind turbines are noisy and the particularly low ambient noise levels existing around the site would mean a significant noise nuisance to local residents and businesses. The noise levels and shadow flicker may also result in health problems. The development would destroy the peace and tranquillity of the area and the entitlement to the peaceful enjoyment of our property. (Declaration of Human Rights Article 1 and Article 8) The site is within an undulating landscape and immediately adjacent to the A361. The dangers of driver distraction from these huge, vertical, moving structures in the landscape are real. Ice throw or catastrophic failure in high winds could also cause a major incident on this primary route into this important tourist area. Turbines have a detrimental impact on tourism and many local farming businesses have diversified into tourism to survive. Wind turbines have a devastating effect on wildlife, especially the red and amber listed species known to nest and fly in the area. If permitted, this development would cause irreparable damage to the ecology of this area including the rare Culm grasslands. The minimal level of CO2 savings from this site could be far better achieved by energy conservation and renewable energy policies that stimulate the rural economy.