Sad letter from a resident at Edgcumbe, Penryn

I’m putting this on the web site as it is typical of the cries for help we frequently see.  Unfortunately these cries for help are generally ignored by Councils, Planners even the MP’s who say they are doing all they can – but nothing changes. Even the Governments edict that Planners should listen to local residents is still being totally ignored. If anyone can help in the Penryn area I’m sure your support would be appreciated:-

Proposal of further solar panel development at Edgcumbe by Bluefield energy

What gives any company seeking profit the right to destroy our environment, devalue our homes and take the heart out of people who have worked hard to buy and maintain their properties?

We have already experienced the horror of a solar farm company who in our opinion (from knowledge gathered since) gained planning permission
by deception, did not adhere to regulations by working every weekend (including Easter Friday, Sunday and Monday) with loud machinery all day long and filled the land with tons of concrete. At present
rather than the glossy portrayal of sheep grazing between panels we have nothing but very high unsightly weeds.

From a personal point of view our hearts sink every day as we open the curtains. Either we are faced with a grim, grey eyesore or in the morning
on a sunny day an immense glare which prevents us from looking in that
direction at all. It is becoming hard to remember the lovely green fields and how beautiful it was in the evening sun.

It is not ideal living near a main road but we live here because at least we have the open countryside to compensate. Take that away and there is no appeal left to our area. Surely as council tax payers we should have some say in what happens here!

We are sending this letter to anyone who may have an involvement in this
situation with hope that this time local voices will be heard and that recipients of this letter may help to prevent so much sadness, anger and resentment for the residents of Edgcumbe.

 

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Approval for wind farms flies in face of ministers pledge to listen | This is Cornwall

Two-thirds of the most recent planning appeals by wind turbine firms have been upheld by inspectors, despite Conservative claims that communities would have more power to block

Approval for wind farms flies in face of ministers pledge to listen | This is Cornwall.

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Europe’s Renewable Romance Fades – WSJ.com

How long will it take our Government to see the light?

David Garman and Samuel Thermstrom: Europe’s Renewable Romance Fades – WSJ.com.

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Lifton Farm Shop Wind Turbine – Appeal – 00063/2013

To bring you all up to date on this matter, the applicant appealed in June on the basis of non-determination within the required time frame i.e by the June Planning Committee meeting. At that time however the Planning department were still ascertaining all the facts and these were not available until the following meeting held on the 9th July at which time the Planning Officer recommended refusal.

The Appeal starting date has now been entered as the 29th July and therefore any written representations must be submitted by the 9th September 2013

Full details below:-

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED)

 

Site Address:   Lifton Farm Shop, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DE

Proposed development: :Appeal against non-determination of application for erection of one wind turbine (estimated output of 500kw) 50 metres to hub height, 77 metres to tip height and associated infrastructure.

Appellant’s name:  Mr Adam Mounce Appeal starting date:  29 July 2013
Appeal reference no: APP/Q1153/A/ 13/2199259

 

I am writing to let you know that an appeal has been made to the Secretary of State in respect of the  above site. The reason for the appeal is: Failure to Notify of Decision.  The appeal will be determined on the basis of written representations. The procedure to be followed is set out in Part 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) Regulations 2009.

 

The appeal documents are available for inspection at West Devon Borough Council offices at the address above between 9.00 – 5.00 Monday Friday, or alternatively, they may be viewed on the Council’s website at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk

 

Any comments made at the application stage will be forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate.  Should you wish to make representations, or modify/withdraw your previous representation, you can do so on the Planning Portal at www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs or by emailing  teamp13@pins.gsi.gov.uk.  If you do not have access to the internet, you can send 3 copies to the Planning Inspectorate at 3/22 Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN, quoting the appeal reference.  All representations must be received by 09 September 2013. The Planning Inspectorate will not acknowledge representations, however they will ensure that letters received by the deadline are passed on to the Inspector dealing with the appeal.  Please be advised that any representations received after the deadline will not normally be seen by the Inspector and will be returned.  I must point out that your views will be disclosed to both parties.

 

A copy of the booklet provided by the Planning Inspectorate, ‘Guide to taking part in planning appeals’ is available free of charge from us or through the www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs

 

When made, the decision will be published on the Planning Portal.

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Greater community say on wind turbines and solar farms – Press releases – GOV.UK

 

Greater community say on wind turbines and solar farms – Press releases – GOV.UK.

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