How to Object

The Basics

The best way to oppose this development is to write an objection letter to Nigel Brabyn -- the Planning Officer responsible for processing the planning application. Personal letters from people impacted have the biggest impact on the process. His address is

    Nigel Brabyn

    Planning Officer

    Cornwall Council
    Circuit House
    Pydar Street
    Truro

    Cornwall TR1 1GT

e-mails will be accepted also. Mail to planning.central1@cornwall.gov.uk

St Erme Parish Council have requested that you also send them a copy of your letter to Nigel Brabyn, so they can be aware of local opinion. Please send this to

    Sally Trethewey

    Clerk, St Erme Parish Council

    1 Forestry House

    St Erme

    Cornwall TR4 9BW

Important tips

1. You need to refer to the planning number and name -- EA30/0377/09/M Truthan Barton Wind Farm

2. You need to include your address

3. You need to sign the letter

4. The letter must be received before May 7th, 2009

5. Every single individual letter written by a local resident WILL help.

6. The planners need to show evidence of harm to local people. Please ensure you cover the impact on you personally in your letter.

7. It is better to object on grounds that will impact the planning process, such as:

Adverse visual impact – these turbines will be higher than any so far built in Cornwall. They are on a massive industrial scale which is completely inappropriate in the surrounding landscape. Their vast size means they will dominate the skyline for miles around and look out of context. The open and rural character of the landscape here will be destroyed.

Cumulative effect – there are currently fifteen turbines at Carland Cross, many of these are clearly visible from the site and the surrounding area. Placing a further seven turbines in such close proximity to an existing wind farm creates an unacceptable proliferation of turbines. This contravenes Government guidance on how to site Turbines.

Proximity to homes – in Scotland and Europe Turbines are not allowed to be sited within 2km of family homes to preserve people's quality of life. The whole of the village of Trispen and St Erme is within this distance, with many homes considerably closer. This is why Turbine developers are focused on Cornwall

Noise - you may be concerned about the low-frequency noise created by the turbines (about which little is known of the long-term health effects). The noise may impact your well being by not being able to relax in the garden or disturbed sleep at night. Listen to the first hand accounts

Public amenity – you may be concerned that there are a number of designated quiet lanes around the site and the turbines could present a danger to passersby with “blade throw” and other items thrown from the blades and “shadow flicker” affecting us in our houses as well as residents, motorists, walkers and horses.

Wildlife – your concerns may be for the migratory and resident birds that make this area their home and the potential destruction of their natural habitat. Bats are also highly at risk due to the low pressure caused by the blades as they sweep past.

European landscape convention – this recognises landscape as legally constituting an essential component of people’s lives. It is therefore your right to oppose if you feel that the turbines will affect your enjoyment of your surroundings.

Template Letter

You might find it helpful to download a template letter. If so, click on this link

Further Help

If you need further help then please e-mail info@2big2close.info.