WINDFARM CONCERN AT ROSLEY
Public Meeting
It is hoped a public meeting with Rory Stewart MP will be
during the Easter parliamentary recess, 6th –26th April, details in the
next Link. This meeting replaces the meeting which was cancelled in
December 2010.
On-Going Planning Applications
www.allerdale.gov.uk
Reathwaite - planning application
2/2010/0879
end of consultation 13/12/2010
14th December: Application number
2/2010/0879 was put before Allerdale's Planning Committee on the 14th
December 2010. There were a number of objections to the application:
these included the considered opinions of three Parish Council but the
officer had recommended approval of the application. After
discussion the the members voted to refuse the application.
Click here to read a brief summary of the meeting and its outcome.
REATHWAITE - Allerdale Council's Development
Panel (planning committee) meets in Maryport on Tuesday 14th December to
decide on the application.
Rosley - planning application 2/2010/0081
. ROSLEY - 3rd December - The appeal ref the
anemometer has been upheld
The company has also made an application to discover
whether they need to do an environmental impact to accompany their
application: this is known as a scoping opinion request: it can be found
on the Allerdale planning site by clicking on the accompanying link:
sco/2010/0005
The Council have made a decision on this and have
concluded that an Environmental Impact Survey is necesary. You can
examine this decision (unsigned) on the Allerdale site by following this
link:
Scoping Opinion Decision
1st December Unfortunately the
Meeting is Cancelled due to bad weather and road conditions.
the date of a rearranged meeting will be posted on the website
PUBLIC MEETING
Rosley Hall Thursday
2nd December 7.30pm
contacts Len Williams 016973
42578 Colin Robinson 016973 43342
for residents of Rosley, Westward,
Curthwaite, Thursby, Welton, Sebergham and surrounding areas. Wind
Turbines are coming to your backyard, what are you going to do about them?
27th November
Reathwaite anemometer mast and potential
wind farms
Planning
application for a 70 m anemometer mast at Reathwaite
(Application reference 2/2010/0879, National Grid Ref: NY 310 436).
The proposed mast would be in a very prominent position, about 1 km north
of Brocklebank. Westward Parish Council, at their meeting on 22nd
November 2010 resolved to recommend refusal of planning consent and there
is still time for individuals to submit their views on the application to
the planning authority, Allerdale Borough Council. The public
consultation period has recently been extended to 13th December
2010.
Details of the application
and copies of the representations received to date can be seen on the
Allerdale Borough Council website under ‘application search’ and the above
reference. Objections can be submitted by post to the Planning Manager,
Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, CA14 3YJ, by
e-mail to
planning@allerdale.gov.uk or via the website.
Individually written letters carry more weight than signatures on a
petition or standard letters copied and signed by a number of people. The
planning officer will refer in his/her report to the number of individual
objections received and it is hoped the number will be sufficient to
demonstrate the strength of public opposition to the application.
Discussion of wind farms at the Parish Council meeting
There was a short public discussion of the current situation regarding
anemometer masts and possible future applications for wind farms in the
local area.
It was noted that:-
1. The application for the mast at Reathwaite states that it
“relates to the possible future development of a wind farm comprising a
maximum of nine wind turbines”.
2. Allerdale Council had been asked to indicate the scope of an
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that would be required to accompany
any future planning application for “up to three wind turbines” at
Rosley. Since the meeting, details of this application and the Council’s
reply dated 18th November 2010 have become available on the
Allerdale website – application reference: sco/2010/0005.
During the discussion it became clear that
there is widespread concern regarding these possible developments in
particular, but also in respect of the cumulative impact of the number of
wind farms either existing or being applied for in Cumbria. A map
prepared by the Friends of Eden, Lakeland & Lunesdale Scenery (FELLS)
showing 75 such wind farm sites was displayed. This strikingly
demonstrated the concentration of wind farm sites in the 45% of Cumbria
that is not designated as National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.
A large majority of the people attending the parish council meeting were
of the opinion that a Wind farm Action Group should be set up. The parish
council supported this proposal and they would contact neighbouring parish
councils.
Meeting Thursday 2nd December 2010.
A meeting is to be held in Rosley village hall at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday
2nd December 2010
to discuss in more detail the proposal to set up a Wind farm Action Group.
There is a large amount of advice available from existing national and
local groups, but it is envisaged that the first step in establishing a
group to oppose industrial-scale wind farms in this area will be to bring
together the people who are willing to help in any way.
If you would be able to help, could you please leave your contact details
if you attend the meeting on 2nd December, or phone Colin
Robinson 016973 43342 or Clive Marshall 01228 710679.
3rd November
NEW APPLICATION -
REATHWAITE FARM
Ref 2/2010/0879
for a temporary wind monitoring mast
(height 70.3m) at Reathwaite Farm, Brocklebank for a period of 3years.
Quote from planning application " to assess suitability of site for a
WIND FARM CLUSTER......."
3.1 "Although a temporary structure the development proposal relates to
the possible future development of a wind farm comprising a maximum of 9
turbines"
End date for consultation
now 13/12/2010
13th August
The Applicant has appealed against
the decision for both masts. The appeals will be considered by the
Planning Inspectorate and they state that the Council will send them
copies of all objections previously received. "These will be fully
considered by the Inspector who will decide the appeal" but "If you did
not write at the application stage, or you did write and now have
something new to say, you can send us your comments" Comments can be sent
by e-mail to
teamp7@pins.gsi.gov.uk or by post (3 copies) to Sheila Parkin, The
Planning Inspectorate, 3/18a Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay,
Bristol BS1 6PN to be received by 13th September 2010
13th July
At the meeting of
Allerdale Council’s Development Panel on 13 July the members voted
unanimously to refuse planning permission for both the existing,
unauthorised, 10 metre mast and the proposed 60 metre mast. The
application for a wind turbine at Chalkside Farm, intended mainly to
supply the needs of the farm, was deferred pending an Environmental
Assessment.
22nd May - 10m Mast
Despite the decision by the Panel to
authorise enforcement proceedings, the necessary notice had not been
served by the time of the 11th May meeting. A fresh application for
retrospective approval of this mast has been received by the Council,
planning application 2/2010/0377. The public consultation period ends on
26th May
11th May - Planning Decision -
Deferral
A dry and beautifully clear morning
for the site inspection. Seven members of the public spoke at the meeting
about a wide variety of issues and, by a majority vote, the application
was again deferred to allow more information to be provided.
28th April
The application will be considered by
the Development Panel at a meeting to be held on 11th May at The Wave,
Maryport at 1pm. A site meeting is to take place in the morning of the
11th. The officers report for this meeting can be found on the
Allerdale site/council & democracy/ agendas & minutes/11th May/Development
Panel 1pm/ application ref no.
24th April
A further amendment submitted - mast
location plan and supporting guy lines. Closing date for comments 10th May
23rd April
The applicant has now submitted a
revised plan (Figure 2, Revision2) showing the latest proposed position of
the 60m mast. Closing date for comments 5th May
13th April 2010
- Planning Decision - Deferral
At the meeting on
the
13th April 2010, the Allerdale Council’s Development Panel (Planning
Committee) considered the planning application for a 60 metre high
anemometer mast at Green Quarries Lane, Rosley. Allerdale Council had
received over 200 objections and only one letter of support. The sender
of that letter gave a Rosley post code but is not known in the area.
Eight members of the
public spoke against the proposal, pointing out deficiencies in the
application. No member of the public spoke in favour of the application.
By a large majority,
the members of the Panel voted to defer consideration of the application
in order to arrange a site meeting and to obtain more information.
30th March 2010 - Amended application sent out:-
Proposal: proposed erection of a 60m
anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2years.
Amendment: withdrawn 10m mast -
details of 60m mast
check Allerdale Borough Council -
Planning Applications below for further details
The application will be considered
at a meeting of the Development Panel which will be held in the Wave,
Irish Street, Maryport at 1.00pm scheduled for the 13/04/2010
February 2010
Swayed by the mood of the attendees at the public meeting, held on 15th February 2010,
the Parish Council determined that they would write to Allerdale Borough
Council objecting to the application to install a 60 metre (196' 10")
anemometer in Rosley.
Villagers in Rosley were alarmed about the proposal by Carwath Farm Wind
Energy Ltd to erect a 60 metre anemometer following the illegal
installation of a 10 metre anemometer mast. Villagers expressed their
shock and horror at the likelihood of a subsequent development of a wind
farm of unknown proportions. Several people expressed their support for
green energy, but in a viable and considered context - e.g offshore
windfarms.
The potential industrialisation of a beautiful rural community is causing
a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty.
Formal objections to the proposed anemometer (ref no 2/2010/0081) need to
be registered with Allerdale Borough Council by 24th February 2010. If
you do not wish our treasured, tranquil, rural area to be spoilt then
please put your objections to Allerdale Borough
Council either by clicking on the link or by writing to the address below.
The link will take you to the planning application, where you can also
view the full application by clicking on any of the items named below the
heading "images/documents" : by clicking on the Comment on
Application button you can submit your views.
Allerdale Borough Council - Planning Applications
or write
Planning Manager, Allerdale House, Workington, CA14 3YJ.
Remember to quote the reference number 2/2010/0081
and make it clear that you wish to object.
If you wish to object to the scheme then please state this explicitly
in your communication: similarly if you support the application then say
so.
What is an Anemometer?
An anemometer is also known as a wind speed
indicator. Anemometers are designed to measure the speed of the wind
over a period of time, and in the case of one as tall as 60 metres, over a
variety of heights.
An application to erect an anemometer is a little
like applying for outline planning permission for a dwelling: it ought to
be necessary to establish whether or not the principle of having a
windfarm is right before granting permission to erect an anemometer as if
the principle is rejected, as was the mood of the meeting held on the
15th, then the anemometer becomes redundant and there is no reason to
erect it.
This page has been developed to disseminate the latest information and
comments about the threat of a windfarm in Rosley. If you wish to
make contributions then click on the following link and we will add
your comment as soon as possible. Please indicate if you want your comment
to be anonymous: all comments will normally be attributed but email
addresses, and other personal information, will not be made public.
Of
interest – another planning application,
at present on hold, but also within Westward Parish Allerdale
Borough Council - Planning Applications
Winners
and Losers – should compensation be
paid?
The only
motivation for a landowner to consider a Windfarm Development is financial
gain. However if such a development goes ahead there are those who suffer
considerable financial loss as the value of their property plummets. When
a development is considered it should surely be part of the planning
process that those who gain should have to compensate those who lose out
as a direct result of their actions. If this was the case I think
landowners would no longer be interested as the loss would far exceed the
gain and they would be left with a big bill to pay. This does taking into
account the loss of quality of life which would results from such a
development and which should also be compensated for. Marion Grave
Tory Ann Winterton (Congleton) said:
"Recent polls show that the British public has had a dramatic change of
mind about whether climate change is man-made.
"Will the Government change its mind about the
huge subsidies to land-based windfarms, which are not only ineffective
but also despoil the countryside."
This is an extract from a parliamentary debate
about the failure of the IPCC to document climate change accurately.
It's very possible that it reflects the views of the Tory party which
may form the next administration. If subsidies are withdrawn from
windfarms they will be completely uneconomic and many farmers will be
left with valuable pastureland which has been totally spoiled by
concrete bases with no-one prepared to pay for their removal.
One farmer is already advertising his turbine
in the Farmer's Guardian
BRITISH BUILT ON SUPER STRONG HYDRAULIC TOWER.
COMPUTER CONTROLLED.CAN BE SEEN WORKING. 1 YEAR OLD BUYER TO REMOVE FROM
SOUTH AYRSHIRE
This page has been developed to disseminate the latest information and
comments about the threat of a Windfarm in Rosley. If you wish to
make contributions then click on the following link and we will add
your comment as soon as possible. Please indicate if you want your comment
to be anonymous: all comments will normally be attributed but email
addresses, and other personal information, will not be made public.