Having a say on North Newbald turbines
CAMPAIGNERS against plans for a wind farm in the East Riding argued the scheme would destroy the Yorkshire Wolds landscape.
Members of the public were given the chance to have their say on the proposed development at Sober Hill Farm in North Newbald, near Market Weighton, yesterday at a public enquiry in County Hall in Beverley.
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views heard: Peter Ayling, left, and Andrew Leonard at a public inquiry at County Hall in Beverley to discuss turbines in North Newbald. Picture: Jack Harland
West Coast Energy appealed against the council's decision to reject its application for a six turbine scheme.
It was refused on the grounds it would harm the area of outstanding natural beauty.
Dennis Parker, who designed the 24-mile walk around the southern Yorkshire Wolds known as the High Hunsley Circuit, spoke on behalf of Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust.
He said: "The proposed turbines would be uncomfortably close to the Yorkshire Wolds National trail which is used by numerous walkers throughout the year.
"The skyline is the worst and most obtrusive location for wind turbines where they would seriously damage views of the attractive countryside."
Peter Ayling, representing the East Yorkshire and Derwent Ramblers, said the organisation's stance was to support renewable energy but that "wind farms should not be constructed in and around valued scenic areas".
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by Barack, Copenhagen
Sunday, December 20 2009, 6:07AM
“Let's not mess around with these pointless windmills, lets go NUCLEAR...”
by Sam, Windy
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:48PM
“I blame the asylum seekers.”
by Alan, Hull
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:05PM
“Why is everyone who is opposed to wind turbines automatically labelled a NIMBY? I'm beinggint to think it's a term people on here use for anyone who disagrees with them. How can people who don't even live round there be NIMBYs? I am greatly in favour of green technology. Unfortunately wind turbines just don't produce enough electricity. FACT. If you covered the entire country you still wouldn't come close to meeting the country's energy needs. So wind turbines in the right location can help but forcing them into unsuitable locations will simply ruin the countryside for no justifiable benefit.”
by john, hull
Friday, December 18 2009, 4:09PM
“Here,here Gemma-think we rattled his cage”
by Charles, ER
Friday, December 18 2009, 4:05PM
“Plenty of wind near Terry's mouth”