BWFOG (Berrier Wind Farm Opposition Group)
STOP THE WIND TURBINES ON BERRIER HILL NEAR BLENCATHRA
LATEST INFORMATION
The application to put turbines on Berrier Hill will be discussed by Eden District Council Planning Committee on
November 20th 2008 (this date is to be confirmed). The public can go to the meeting.
The stated October 9th objection deadline 2007 was incorrect and objections have still been submitted recently.
DISINFORMATION NOTE
The stated October 9th objection deadline should be ignored.
This date is totally irrelevant, there is still plenty of time to register your objection so follow our simple objection procedure now!
PROPOSAL TO ERECT 9 WIND TURBINES AT
BERRIER HILL, GREYSTOKE NEAR BLENCATHRA
We strongly OBJECT because of the environmental impact on the unique landscapes across Lakeland and Eden.
THE “GREEN”, ENVIRONMENTALLY-SOUND ALTERNATIVE FOR THE NORTHERN FELLS IS NOT TO BUILD TURBINES ON THIS PRISTINE LANDSCAPE. IN ATTEMPTING TO SOLVE ONE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM WE MUST NOT LEAVE A LANDSCAPE NIGHTMARE AS OUR LEGACY.
WE URGE YOU TO REGISTER
YOUR OBJECTION NOW
You can do this online at www.eden.gov.uk, ref. application 07/0636, or by post to G Clark, Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith, CA11 7YG.
If you would like to play an active role in our campaign please use our contact form to get in touch.
DOWNLOAD SPECIMEN OBJECTION LETTER
To help stop this grotesque proposal please object either by post to:
G Clark, Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith, CA11 7YG
or online at: Eden.gov.uk.
WHAT THE TURBINES WILL MEAN
- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
You will diminish an iconic view to and from Blencathra; one of the most famous fells in the Lake District. - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The Northern Fells of the Lake District are recognised as a landscape of International, National and Local significance, characterised by their quiet, unspoilt beauty; this unique selling point will seriously affected if the wind turbines are built. - ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Lake District is a world-wide ambassador for the UK - The wind farm will cheapen the shop window of the Northern gateway to the Lake District National park. - ECONOMIC IMPACT
Tourism contributes 18% of Cumbria’s GDP just under £1bn in 2003 and employs over 30,000 people. It is folly to put this at risk by cluttering the countryside with wind farms.
The proposed turbines will be visible from:
The Helvellyn Range // The Scafell massif // High Street // Great Gable // the A74 at the Scottish border // Shap // Penrith // Hartside, Pennines and many other key locations throughout the Lake District and Dumfriesshire.