Bronte Society objects to Denholme turbine test mast (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Perhaps the Bronte Society should concern themselves with the tacky gift shops in Haworth rather than the “further pollution of the skyline”. Are they seriously suggesting that people won't visit or heritage will be lost by some windmills 3 or 4 miles away?

As for the protesters, why don't they just say they're actually bothered about their house value, rather than pretending to be worried about biodiversity?
It's a bit hypocritical of people who live in new houses that have already ruined a few fields to complain when somebody else wants to do it.

From Howarth main street a large windmill sited on Black moor lane can already be seen.

Bring them on, with an ever increasing population and an unwillingness to do anything about it, we need alternative sources of energy.

Lets see some in your back yards then shall we!!

And for information, many of the houses have been here in Denholme Gate since before you were born! They don't ruin the fields here, we are a small settlement on the outskirts. We all value and respect what we have here, and that includes the SSSI and all that it encompasses!

On the subject of house values, why shouldnt we be bothered? It's like saying it's ok for people to be robbed or burgled. We work hard for what we have, and to be trapped in a house that we won't be able to sell if the turbines bring the troubles we expect, well it is unacceptable.

I'm thinking you don't own your own houses, otherwise you would understand our worries. It's of no consequence for anyone that rents, because they can simply give notice to a landlord and move out when things like this happen.

I think readers need to open their minds to what is really happening here... this is nothing to do with climate change and making the world a better place. For those who saw Look North last night, it's about money for land owners and developers. Nothing more nothing less, and until the government change their policy on feed in tarriffs, nothing will change, and every person in this country will have to keep footing the bill, through our utility bills as we are doing now.

Now stop being narrow minded please and see the bigger picture... its a scam!!!

somewhereinbradford wrote:
Lets see some in your back yards then shall we!! And for information, many of the houses have been here in Denholme Gate since before you were born! They don't ruin the fields here, we are a small settlement on the outskirts. We all value and respect what we have here, and that includes the SSSI and all that it encompasses! On the subject of house values, why shouldnt we be bothered? It's like saying it's ok for people to be robbed or burgled. We work hard for what we have, and to be trapped in a house that we won't be able to sell if the turbines bring the troubles we expect, well it is unacceptable. I'm thinking you don't own your own houses, otherwise you would understand our worries. It's of no consequence for anyone that rents, because they can simply give notice to a landlord and move out when things like this happen. I think readers need to open their minds to what is really happening here... this is nothing to do with climate change and making the world a better place. For those who saw Look North last night, it's about money for land owners and developers. Nothing more nothing less, and until the government change their policy on feed in tarriffs, nothing will change, and every person in this country will have to keep footing the bill, through our utility bills as we are doing now. Now stop being narrow minded please and see the bigger picture... its a scam!!!

If we can create a clean source of energy and reduce our dependance on diminishing carbon fuels, let's do it.

I do own my own home and would actually welcome some on Bingley moor. I have no problem with them and until a recent house move Iused to like looking across the valley to wind farm at Ogden.

If it's clean efficient and can provide UK jobs, what's wrong with that? One final thing: Profit isn't a dirty word, it's why we all go to work.

BD16 wrote:

somewhereinbradford wrote: Lets see some in your back yards then shall we!! And for information, many of the houses have been here in Denholme Gate since before you were born! They don't ruin the fields here, we are a small settlement on the outskirts. We all value and respect what we have here, and that includes the SSSI and all that it encompasses! On the subject of house values, why shouldnt we be bothered? It's like saying it's ok for people to be robbed or burgled. We work hard for what we have, and to be trapped in a house that we won't be able to sell if the turbines bring the troubles we expect, well it is unacceptable. I'm thinking you don't own your own houses, otherwise you would understand our worries. It's of no consequence for anyone that rents, because they can simply give notice to a landlord and move out when things like this happen. I think readers need to open their minds to what is really happening here... this is nothing to do with climate change and making the world a better place. For those who saw Look North last night, it's about money for land owners and developers. Nothing more nothing less, and until the government change their policy on feed in tarriffs, nothing will change, and every person in this country will have to keep footing the bill, through our utility bills as we are doing now. Now stop being narrow minded please and see the bigger picture... its a scam!!!

If we can create a clean source of energy and reduce our dependance on diminishing carbon fuels, let's do it. I do own my own home and would actually welcome some on Bingley moor. I have no problem with them and until a recent house move Iused to like looking across the valley to wind farm at Ogden. If it's clean efficient and can provide UK jobs, what's wrong with that? One final thing: Profit isn't a dirty word, it's why we all go to work.

Over looking something from a distance is very different to living 700 metres away from just one of the turbines as I will be. How far away from Bingley Moor do you live exactly? I can see bingley moor from here too, and if I could see some turbines there from my house in Denholme Gate, they wouldn't bother me either, in fact, let me make a phone call to Banks and suggest they swap location.

Again, lets look at Ogden, I grew up with it, and I too look at it every day. but... it is 2km away and does not bother me.

It's OK making judgement about us and this situation when you're not involved or affected. I personally cannot sleep because of the worry and anxiety these proposals are causing for me and my neighbours, and before you say anything more about money, it has nothing to do with it. If anyone gets any satisfaction from that then you are not human.

People think in general that wind turbines are a good idea....as long as theyre not near to their house. Same as nobody voices any objections to landfills, as long as they arent in their village. We WILL run out of gas and electric at some point, will the moaners who didnt want wind turbines turn their noses up at them then? i think not!!!!

By the way, i live in Denholme and i was born and bred here!

somewhereinbradford wrote:

BD16 wrote:

somewhereinbradford wrote: Lets see some in your back yards then shall we!! And for information, many of the houses have been here in Denholme Gate since before you were born! They don't ruin the fields here, we are a small settlement on the outskirts. We all value and respect what we have here, and that includes the SSSI and all that it encompasses! On the subject of house values, why shouldnt we be bothered? It's like saying it's ok for people to be robbed or burgled. We work hard for what we have, and to be trapped in a house that we won't be able to sell if the turbines bring the troubles we expect, well it is unacceptable. I'm thinking you don't own your own houses, otherwise you would understand our worries. It's of no consequence for anyone that rents, because they can simply give notice to a landlord and move out when things like this happen. I think readers need to open their minds to what is really happening here... this is nothing to do with climate change and making the world a better place. For those who saw Look North last night, it's about money for land owners and developers. Nothing more nothing less, and until the government change their policy on feed in tarriffs, nothing will change, and every person in this country will have to keep footing the bill, through our utility bills as we are doing now. Now stop being narrow minded please and see the bigger picture... its a scam!!!

If we can create a clean source of energy and reduce our dependance on diminishing carbon fuels, let's do it. I do own my own home and would actually welcome some on Bingley moor. I have no problem with them and until a recent house move Iused to like looking across the valley to wind farm at Ogden. If it's clean efficient and can provide UK jobs, what's wrong with that? One final thing: Profit isn't a dirty word, it's why we all go to work.

Over looking something from a distance is very different to living 700 metres away from just one of the turbines as I will be. How far away from Bingley Moor do you live exactly? I can see bingley moor from here too, and if I could see some turbines there from my house in Denholme Gate, they wouldn't bother me either, in fact, let me make a phone call to Banks and suggest they swap location. Again, lets look at Ogden, I grew up with it, and I too look at it every day. but... it is 2km away and does not bother me. It's OK making judgement about us and this situation when you're not involved or affected. I personally cannot sleep because of the worry and anxiety these proposals are causing for me and my neighbours, and before you say anything more about money, it has nothing to do with it. If anyone gets any satisfaction from that then you are not human.

Sorry but I haven't made a judgement about you or this situation. I firmly believe that we live on a small overcrowded island and that our planet has a dwindling amount of fossil fuels that we will have to replace. These turbines seem to me to be a good way of doing it. By all means make the call to Banks and swap locations, I live a few hundred yards away from the nearest open land but it's further to the nearest hills.

I'm not some tree hugging hippy, it's just the way I see the situation.

somewhereinbradford wrote:

BD16 wrote:

somewhereinbradford wrote: Lets see some in your back yards then shall we!! And for information, many of the houses have been here in Denholme Gate since before you were born! They don't ruin the fields here, we are a small settlement on the outskirts. We all value and respect what we have here, and that includes the SSSI and all that it encompasses! On the subject of house values, why shouldnt we be bothered? It's like saying it's ok for people to be robbed or burgled. We work hard for what we have, and to be trapped in a house that we won't be able to sell if the turbines bring the troubles we expect, well it is unacceptable. I'm thinking you don't own your own houses, otherwise you would understand our worries. It's of no consequence for anyone that rents, because they can simply give notice to a landlord and move out when things like this happen. I think readers need to open their minds to what is really happening here... this is nothing to do with climate change and making the world a better place. For those who saw Look North last night, it's about money for land owners and developers. Nothing more nothing less, and until the government change their policy on feed in tarriffs, nothing will change, and every person in this country will have to keep footing the bill, through our utility bills as we are doing now. Now stop being narrow minded please and see the bigger picture... its a scam!!!

If we can create a clean source of energy and reduce our dependance on diminishing carbon fuels, let's do it. I do own my own home and would actually welcome some on Bingley moor. I have no problem with them and until a recent house move Iused to like looking across the valley to wind farm at Ogden. If it's clean efficient and can provide UK jobs, what's wrong with that? One final thing: Profit isn't a dirty word, it's why we all go to work.

Over looking something from a distance is very different to living 700 metres away from just one of the turbines as I will be. How far away from Bingley Moor do you live exactly? I can see bingley moor from here too, and if I could see some turbines there from my house in Denholme Gate, they wouldn't bother me either, in fact, let me make a phone call to Banks and suggest they swap location.

Again, lets look at Ogden, I grew up with it, and I too look at it every day. but... it is 2km away and does not bother me.

It's OK making judgement about us and this situation when you're not involved or affected. I personally cannot sleep because of the worry and anxiety these proposals are causing for me and my neighbours, and before you say anything more about money, it has nothing to do with it. If anyone gets any satisfaction from that then you are not human.

Guess what!! I've just come in from work to find a letter from Kelda Water. They want to put up a test turbine on the moors near Dick Hudsons, apparently there annual electric bill is £45million. I won't be objecting.

We need to get the Government onside, as well as local councils and others, if we are going to stop these wind turbines being built.

Are you disillusioned by rising electricity prices, over dependence on the "green" dream and the destruction of our countryside then please register your objection to the Government by GOOGLING "E-PETITION 22958" and following the link.

Please pass this message on to Councillors, members of your community and anyone else you know to persuade them to sign up too. If you are really concerned about wind turbines please write a letter promoting this petition to your community newsletters and the Editors of your local newspapers.

NIMBYS!!

Thanks again for all of your comments on this. If you would like to show your support for the proposal then please comment on the application through Bradford Councils planning pages at www.planning4bradfor
d.com application reference 12/00106/FUL. If you require any further information on the proposal please visit www.banksgroup.co.uk
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Lewis Stokes wrote:
Thanks again for all of your comments on this. If you would like to show your support for the proposal then please comment on the application through Bradford Councils planning pages at www.planning4bradfor

d.com application reference 12/00106/FUL. If you require any further information on the proposal please visit www.banksgroup.co.uk

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Don't kid yourself... These guys on here don't support your project Lewis. They just like fuelling an argument. I think they spend 90% of their day on here trying to pick arguments with people.

Lets get educated first or dont comment. Wind turbine are not green - fact. You ignorant supporters can accuse people of being nimbys all you like i dont care. Our country is being ruined by these unsightly inefficient monsters that are only being built because you pay for them through your ever increasing power prices. If you are happy to pay £400 per family per year (government forecast) snd dont give a **** about the environment we live in fine you can be taken for mugs. I do not support turbines fullstop. Solar power and biomass is the way forward so stop accusing people who dont want them of being nimbys because they are not. They care end.