Comments on: Clifton turbines application early next year?

By: Derek Rogers

Derek Rogers — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:15:21 +0000

I make absolutely no apology for objecting to Hogs Hill wind farm and will do so again if Prowind and Mr Bennion return for a second attempt, as a resident of Haunton this purely commercial and speculative development was based only on Mr Bennion’s willingness to allow Prowind to use his land so close to our Village and whilst I do believe he has some green credentials his decision to partner up with Prowind was/is in no small part due to his own potential financial gain from the project, so is Mr Bennion then going to donate his profit to the local residents as compensation, I think not!!!. If there is a second attempt to seek planning permission at Hogs Hill, I for one intend to seek legal advice as to whether I can sue either Mr Bennion and or Prowind for the loss in value to my property as a consequence of planning permission being granted. Think on!

By: Craig Young

Craig Young — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:45:41 +0000

An interesting read:

http://www.evwind.es/noticias.php?id_not=10617

I don’t quite understand what you mean by research. What makes you so qualified to call me misguided?

By: Ian Martin

Ian Martin — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:00:09 +0000

Craig Young has obviously not taken the time to visit the area on which he comments, from the train, give me a break where do you live. As for the comments by Jim renewable is the future another poor misguided fool. To them both take the time to read and do a bit of research you might find you come to a different conclusion.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:21:57 +0000

Renewable energy is the future. Did the people who have put all those SNAP boards up around the area have permisson, or are they illegally flyposted. They are an eyesore, and a hazzard to road users if they should come loose.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:50:29 +0000

Good coverage in several newspapers on the wind farm petition. Thanks for keeping the pressure up on these blots on our beautiful landscape. Even found a piece from the US on the ‘Haunton windfarm’ which you’d written.

By: Craig Young

Craig Young — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:48:09 +0000

I have seen the anemometer masts from the train and googled with excitement to find the location.

These wind turbines will bring a local green source of electricity to the local towns and villages. Will provide increased custom for B&Bs during construction and will create jobs for maintenance.

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding wind farms mainly regarding noise and shadow flicker. Both of these concerns should be addressed at the design stages.

Another piece of misinformation is the comparison pictures created by the anti wind lobby that vastly exaggerate the size of the turbines, in reality they are quite unintrusive and will not pose any day to day issues for the residents? Are the anemometers doing any of you any harm?

A lot of the more vocal people are simply NIMBY’s who have little better than to campaign against anything new.

What would you prefer mass brownouts in the future or a few wind turbines.

By: Tim C (Harlaston)

Tim C (Harlaston) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:31:41 +0000

This whole thing seems to be going on forever. I do hope the planning people will take account of the strength of feeling on this issue.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:27:26 +0000

Mr Ellis, I understand there are quite a lot of people who say they have made comments to LDC on this application but have had no confirmation.
The view is there are problems with the council’s computer system and that not all comments are getting through. Can you contact the council on our behalf to check the situation?
Thanks for all you are doing for our community. It is appreciated.

By: Matthew Ellis

Matthew Ellis — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:40:56 +0000

Jayne, I’ve added you to my email update list on the turbines. The most recent update I sent out is…
Prowind still need to provide information required by the council at Lichfield and it seems likely that this application will be determined in the New Year. It could be just before Christmas but they think not.

The guess is currently mid January for a decision.

On the planning issues the biggest by far, and also the most subjective, is the impact on the local environment, landscape and heritage.

As we’ve discussed before, the other issues are ones where Prowind will do enough to satisfy planners and the law as it stands.

Planners are also keen to see the outcome of the planning inquiry due soon on the Curborough wind turbine appeal in advance of them making a recommendation on Hogg’s Hill. I’m not sure why when the two circumstances are alike and different in broadly equal measures.

I remain somewhat concerned that Lichfield say there have been just under 300 submissions to the planning consultation so far. I’m not sure I believe it is that low.

I would encourage anyone who has not had a response from Lichfield District Council to a submission to contact them and confirm receipt.

By: Jayne colgrave

Jayne colgrave — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:40:36 +0000

I have just called the planning office as the expiry date of 17th October has passed. I have been informed that they have no update and that a decision still has not been made. They have confirmed the “target date” was 17th October and they have not been able to keep to this date due to “difficulties”. I have left a message for Mrs Robb the Planning Officer to call me to update on this application and will communicate to all when she calls. What a rubbish service the Council are offereing and why cant they communicate their short falling to us residents – its appauling!