Letter of Complaint Template



HOW TO OBJECT..



1. Send your objection by letter or email matthewwoodward@barnsley.gov.uk



2. You might wish to set out your letter like this:



3. The section that reads ERECTION OF A 5 TURBINE WIND FARM WITH A HEIGHT OF 125M TO BLADE TIP AT SHEEPHOUSE HEIGHTS.  Planning reference 2008/0838 MUST BE INCLUDED



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Mr Matthew Woodward                                                   INSERT YOUR ADDRESS

Planning and Transportation Service

Development Control Section

BMBC

PO Box 604,

Barnsley,

 

DATE

 

Dear Mr Woodward

 

ERECTION OF A 5 TURBINE WIND FARM WITH A HEIGHT OF 125M TO BLADE TIP AT SHEEPHOUSE HEIGHTS.  Planning reference 2008/0838 

 

I am writing to object to the proposed wind turbine development at Sheephouse Heights for the following reasons:

 

State your reasons IN YOUR OWN WORDS.  Key reasons could include:

 

• Visual Impact.  The application has significant visual impact in an area next to the Peak District National Park and on a tranquil hillside providing picturesque rural views from the opposite hillside. 

 

• It is sited in the Green Belt impacting on our rural environment and Open Space and turbines, unlike the pylons, we can’t see through them, they are 3 times as big and they MOVE. 

 

• Probability of noise pollution.  Possibility of low frequency noise up to 1½  miles  from the turbines.

 

• Significant traffic hazard and impact on narrow rural roads during the construction phase.

 

• Proximity to A616.  Possible distraction on one of the most dangerous roads in the country.

 

• Impact on wild life. Including wide variety of  birds, bats, brown hares, and badgers

 

•  Disruption of TV signal. (Those who live in Stocksbridge Deepcar valley) Probability of disruption of wireless broadband and mobile phones.

 

• Danger of ice fling, fire, blade fling close to our roads, houses and footpaths. 

 

• The cumulative effect of existing and proposed wind farms in the area.

 

You could write a single sentence such as...

“I object to the proposal due to the size, nature and location of this project with its impact on open space and visual intrusion.”