Content © Stopwoodlanewindfarm 2008 - 2011
The Objections
The big picture
- Selby has exceeded all targets for renewable energy.
- Our power stations have plans to save as much CO2 as 2000 turbines.
- The power stations are here to stay, turbines are extra.
- Turbines are not a reliable source of power, especially in an area which is not very windy.
- Wind farms are a get rich scheme for developers and land owners - at our expense.
Cumulative Impact
Woodlane is just one of 20 or more wind farms with over 200 wind turbines being proposed near Selby. Taken together they will totally change the character of the area. See our maps and charts.
Impact on people
Proximity to homes
Turbine noise
Health risks
Shadow flicker
Environmental impact
Cultural Heritage
Landscape and visual
Wildlife and Ecology
Economic Impact
Wind farms depend on subsidy
Higher electricity costs
No permanent local jobs
Reduces appeal of the area
Adverse impact on agriculture
Construction
Flood risk
Minimal benefit
Low CO2 savings
Better ways to save CO2
Objections to the proposed wind farm
Proximity to homes
Too many homes ,
too close to
too many turbines.
Noise from turbines
- 4 village communities with predicted noise of up to 40dB.
The sound in the background
is a recording from one turbine.
Construction disruption
Dust, noise and pollution from 10 thousand or more heavy lorries on country roads.
Cultural Heritage
Spoil our few remaining and highly valued Historic villages
Turbines will dominate the open landscape
So many and so large that they will dwarf the power stations.
The power stations are here to stay - turbines would be extra.
Property values reduced.
“The dream of environmentally friendly energy has turned into highly subsidised destruction of the countryside."
Germany's influential magazine Der Spiegel
More information - Use the links to the left or click any text box or pictures below.
Also see out objections concerning Health, Green Belt, Public Safety,
Local Wildlife and Economic benefit.
There are much better ways to reduce CO2 emissions.
