Saturday 26 April 2014

TURBINE DISMISSED!!!

It was a very close shave.  Inspector Watson had recommended approval for the Lane Head turbine but, fortunately, the appeal decision was overturned by the Secretary of State.  Details of exactly what happened can be found by following this link:


We are disappointed that, having seemed very thorough in his approach to the site visit, Inspector Watson wrote what appears to be a rather incomplete report.

However, the Secretary of State has certainly made the right decision and our heartfelt congratulations go to everyone who worked hard to make this happen.  This is a shining example of what can be achieved when the community pulls together!

Saturday 9 November 2013

An Inspector Calls!

The Inspector carried out a site visit at Lane Head in September and was extremely thorough, visiting every location suggested by interested parties.  There was an excellent turnout by members of the public which is a clear indication of the strength of local opposition to this proposed development.  Since the site visit, those who attended have received a letter which indicates that a decision can be expected on or before 14th March 2014.  Fingers crossed.

Monday 25 March 2013

Comments Must be Submitted 1st April

Please support local residents who have defeated two applications from Jim Harley only to find themselves facing an appeal.  This wind turbine would adversely affect the setting of the Grade I listed church at Boltongate as well as the amenity of properties which are not associated with the development.  It only takes a minute or two to submit a comment via the Planning Inspectorate's website.  More detailed responses can be emailed to the case officer.  Please use the link displayed below for fast access to the relevant page.

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Lane Head Goes to Appeal

Allerdale Borough Council's decision to refuse the latest application for a 61m wind turbine at Lane Head, Boltongate, has been taken to appeal by Jim Harley and Co. It really is time to see this one off for good! Please submit your comments to the Planning Inspector via the following link:
Comments must be received by April 1st and may either be submitted via the planning portal, emailed to the Case Officer, Sheila Parkin, or sent through the post. If communicating via the postal service, it is necessary to send three copies of your comment.  The address is as follows:
 
Sheila Parkin
The Planning Inspectorate
3/06 Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
 
A lot of people have worked extremely hard to defeat these highly inappropriate proposals which would negatively affect the village of Boltongate to a great degree. Please spend a few minutes on an email to the Inspector to show your support for the objectors.

Thursday 15 November 2012

Lane Head Turbine Refused

This second application at Lane Head was refused by an overwhelming majority of councillors at the Development Panel on November 13th.  Once again, refusal was in line with the planning officer's recommendation.  The grounds are unacceptable landscape impact, unacceptable harm to the amenity of nearby properties and unacceptable harm to the setting of All Saints Church.  English Heritage maintained their objection to this proposal.

Tuesday 6 November 2012

13th November Development Panel

The application will go before Allerdale's Development Panel on Tuesday 13th November. The meeting begins at 1pm and will take place at The Wave Centre, Irish Street, Maryport. We are very pleased to note that this wholly inappropriate application has been recommended for refusal once again by the planning officers. There is no room for complacency, however. If you can spare any time on the 13th, please come along and support objectors. It does not matter if you cannot stay for the whole meeting. It is very important to show the Council that we care very deeply about the adverse effects of this type of development. There is still time to submit an online objection to Allerdale Borough Council if you have not already done so. Please follow the link below.

Wednesday 19 September 2012

Jim Harley and Company!

There is no news as yet as to when we might expect this application to before the Development Panel.  There is however some news on the antics of Jim Harley and Stern Wind or Planning Consultations, whichever name he is using at the moment!  Please see our news page for more details!

Friday 10 August 2012

The Return of Jim Harley and Company!

Unfortunately we must announce that Stern Wind, now preferring to be called Planning Consultations, has returned to Lane Head Farm, Boltongate, with a new application.  Following the defeat of the first application in March, we are somewhat surprised by this.  An appeal would have been less unexpected but this is a different turbine in a different location.  At 61m, however, it is still unacceptably large, would dominate the village of Boltongate and, in positioning the turbine further away from the church, the applicant's agent has brought it closer to other houses in the area.
Please join us in objecting to this totally inappropriate application.  It can be accessed via the following link:
Simply click where it says 'Comment on Application.'  Just a sentence or two is all that is needed and your help would be greatly appreciated.  Allerdale's website frequently crashes overnight and at weekends so please do try again if you cannot see the application right away.

Saturday 14 April 2012

Day of Action: Thursday 19th April

Please go to our news page for information on how you can join in a 'day of action' against unbridled wind energy development in Cumbria!

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Application Defeated

We are very pleased to announce that the proposal for a 79.6m single turbine at Lane Head Farm, Boltongate, was refused this afternoon by an overwhelming majority of councillors at Allerdale's Development Panel.  FORCE thanks everyone who assisted in the battle against this wildly inappropriate proposal!!