Impact to Benington? Visual Intrusion
These turbines will be up to 120 metres high – they will have a huge
impact on the local landscape and will be visible from across the whole
of the Beane Valley.
Loss of amenity
These turbines will be located within 100 metres of a much-used
bridleway (The Roman Road). It is much used by horses and the British
Horse Society recommends a minimum distance of 200 metres to avoid
startling a horse.
Impact on wildlife
This area is well known for its local wildlife including a large
population of bats (a protected species) and barn owls. Wind turbines
have been shown to kill birds who fly into their paths.
Impact on human health
The turbines, when rotating, cause noise and vibration. Other
communities living close to existing wind farms have complained of not
being able to sleep, stress and headaches. There are many varying
reports about the impact on human health – should our community have to
act as guinea pigs until this is proven?
Proximity to local housing
The turbines will be around 650 metres from the nearest dwellings and
less than 1 mile from Benington.
Proximity to A602 The turbines will be sited in clear view of the A602, the main
cross Herts route - a dangerous, busy road. Drivers unfamiliar with the
area are likely to be distracted by the sight of the turbines leading
to an increase in accidents on this road.
Increase in local traffic
Windfarms attract attention and the roads around Benington are narrow
country roads. Increased traffic will cause problems because most are
barely a car wide and, in order to pass, cars have to move on to the
grass verge. The increased damage to the verges will not only disfigure
the countryside but impact further on wildlife.
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comments or questions to us via e-mail at
stopbeningtonwindfarm@yahoo.co.uk