Thursday, March 4th, 2010
These are some possible reasons for you to object -
· I strongly object to a windfarm at Kelmarsh Hall, this is a Grade 1 listed heritage building, in an amazing area of natural beauty. If the planning for 7 turbines goes ahead the area’s character and heritage will be destroyed.
· I strongly object as English Heritage have listed the gardens, parklands and estate as Grade 2* this is very rare and a wonderful honour. This identifies Kelmarsh as significant to local history and must not be destroyed by the scare of a windfarm.
· I object as I feel this is a road safety issue with the 7 turbines so close to a major road and junction. I am very concerned with turbine blades rotating and causing dazzle, ice throw, flicker and accidents on the A14.
· I object to planning as the wildlife on the Kelmarsh Estate is magnificent and extensive, from buzzards to field mice; EON plan to either kill or relocate the ornithology is dreadful and must be stopped to protect the countryside
· I object to the windfarm development at Kelmarsh Hall which will have a negative environmental impact on a magnificent area of countryside with no benefit, the electricity produced needs to be heavily supported by conventional sources.
· I strongly object to the negative impact the turbines will have on the Buddhist Retreat that is a pleasure and honour to have in this area of the country. They will dominate the retreat and have massive road safety issues in the development stage.
· I strongly object to EON’s plans for 7 turbines, less than 350m from homes. These are the highest turbines inland and the nearest to homes in the UK which is reprehensible. I am most concerned with the negative impact on families and communities.
· I am most concerned and object to the plans for a windfarm at Kelmarsh Hall, if the plans are accepted this will re-zone the land to light industrial which would sent a precedent for continued developed, totally unacceptable.
· I strongly object to the windfarm at Kelmarsh and believe the whole nature of the Northampton countryside is under threat. Northampton has already achieved its renewable government target but continues to be targeted for windfarm development.
· I object - EON may quote the A14 as a major development in comparison to windfarms, however due to landscape sensitivity this was recessed with hedgerow & tree fences to hide visual scare. You can not recess a windfarm; it will stick out like a sore thumb