Just received news that the five massive wind turbines that were ear-marked for Sheep house Heights near Stocksbridge have been refused planning permission by Barnsley Council.

Is this good or bad news for you.

Take care:|

sounds a shame to me - i think they are great things, and think they ignite the imagination, and help remind you of the reality of how much energy we use, and how it is made.

certainly more attractive than power station chimneys, and no worse than electricity pylons or telegraph poles.

sounds a shame to me - i think they are great things, and think they ignite the imagination, and help remind you of the reality of how much energy we use, and how it is made.

certainly more attractive than power station chimneys, and no worse than electricity pylons or telegraph poles.

Totaly agree, these should have gone ahead.

They can be a good source of power when they are in the right location problem is too too many NIMBYs complain preventing them going up in a lot of areas

Good news for me, a massive (lit) intrusion on the local amenity. I would like to see how many current Non-Nimbys that are quite happy to help to try and get these imposed upon our area, because they won't see them. Would come out of the closet if some were slated for Ringinglow?

I just wish the money spent on new power stations and wind farms was instead given to each household to get them to improve their homes - fit energy saving lighting, better boilers and insulation.

And maybe employ some sort of agency where the drive round towns and night, find companies and shops who leave on their lights and fine them accordingly.

Then maybe we wouldn't need more power generation if we just lived and worked smarter?

I couldn't agree more alchresearch, start with Meadowhall, it makes me so angry seeing all the lights on in the car park and the centre itself way after they have closed every day of the week.

Retail Parks really grind my gears, especially PC World - all lit up, inside and out.

I heard it was going to be a huge wind farm and so was rather suprised when the figurre mentioned was for five of the things, I thought by huge they must mean at least fifty.
I still get a little cross when you see an areail view of any town or city with it's sweeping swathes of tiled roofs and not a solar panel to be seen. I think it's about time that the cost of buying and installing such panels was brought down and we were actively encouraged to fit such things.

Terrible, awful news! The attitude towards projects like this is disgusting! In particular, the portrayal of the developers throughout this whole process as greedy selfish individuals is appalling! No-one assumes for one moment that this project was founded out of a desire to provide a greener, better environment for younger generations such as myself (I've yet to meet a single NIMBY under the age of 40 and, let's be honest, like they need to care what this planet will be like in 50 years). I just pray that this country opens up it's narrow little mind before it's too late.

I'm sure there are lots of people now celebrating about not having to put up with "blots on the landscape" (many of whom I'm sure haven't set foot outside South Yorkshire bar a few package holidays). Having spent most of my teens, living between here and the Netherlands, where turbines are the norm, I am astounded that people can't recognise how beautiful and graceful these structures actually are.

Also, the passive aggressive attitude by certain Sheffield MP's has been really disappointing. We should be looking to our local politicians for support in new energy initiatives.


PS: I know what I'm talking about - I'm the developer's daughter.

Schools can be culprits too. Actually in fairness we all can- got your xmas lights up yet?

PS: I know what I'm talking about - I'm the developer's daughter.

So no bias then?

Non-Nimbys that are quite happy to help to try and get these ......because they won't see them.

i would be more than happy to have one at the end of my road. hell, i'd have one in my back garden if it was big enough! our double glazing is pretty good! :D

bet you don't like the angel of the north!

fwiw, i agree with the sentiment of improving our general way of life first. problem with domestic production at the minute is the cost (financial and material) of equipment isn't really viable when weighed up against the energy they produce (ie: the solar panels and turbines, batteries et al made at the moment, don't really stack up if you take away the subsidies they receive). lighter weight, longer lasting and more efficient designs are still needed.

Totally agree with NiniBB - NIMBY'S and local MP's are the problem here, I'd gladly swap my 1 bed flat which overlooks no turbines for a 5 bed detached cottage which overlooks 50 of em! If any wind turbine opposer had actually worked at a power station they might appreciate how much better these things are compared to Drax! Ah wel......lets use the Sheephouse site to build a nuclear plant instead.....give em something to really complain about!

So no bias then?


Sorry, does that make my argument any less valid?

Sorry, does that make my argument any less valid?

I am astounded that people can't recognise how beautiful and graceful these structures actually are.

Well for a start not everyone agrees with this,especially in some of the areas applications are made...

I've travelled extensively in France and seen lots of wind turbines.

In my opinion none of them detracted from the beauty of the scenery

Sorry, does that make my argument any less valid?Yes it does.

I've travelled extensively in France and seen lots of wind turbines.

In my opinion none of them detracted from the beauty of the scenery

And other people have other opinions...that's life

Well for a start not everyone agrees with this,especially in some of the areas applications are made...

great. you can keep your mock tudor semi, with a nice view of a privately owned field. god forbid that any change that benefits everybody should offend your own personal view of our green and pleasant land.*

so, if a few people don't like the look of these modern things, then everyone can go swing.

no wonder that the best art and literature comes from urban settings.

*just piddling on the nimby mindset, not suggesting this is your view.

in fact, perhaps we should offer to withdraw power supply from areas that vote to not have energy generation within their area? might see objections drop a bit. ;)

Question 1, how many of these would it take to power say, a school?

Question 2, if the answer to question 1 is not many, could they be incorporated in the building fabric of new schools, hospitals, retail parks, office blocks etc? Bridges, viaducts, rail tracks and motorways have all altered our landscapes, as have factories and residential housing, change has been happening for thousands of years, and will keep on happening.

I'm surprised that a council can ban such things, but as some councils banned our armed forces marching through the streets on their return from active service, and banned amputee servicemen from using council swimming pools, nothing should surprise me. :confused:

I understand that each of the 5 proposed wind turbines were indeed the size of Blackpool tower, I'm all for wind turbines but surely these would have been something out of HG Wells war of the worlds 'Awesome'

Having said that we desperately need to find an alternative solution to fossil fuels which are quickly running out, I understand that large reserves of oil have been discovered in the South Atlantic, even so for the sake of our children and our children's, children, the government of the day needs to take drastic action. :help:

Take care

I understand that each of the 5 proposed wind turbines were indeed the size of Blackpool tower, I'm all for wind turbines but surely these would have been something out of HG Wells war of the worlds 'Awesome'

Having said that we desperately need to find an alternative solution to fossil fuels which are quickly running out, I understand that large reserves of oil have been discovered in the South Atlantic, even so for the sake of our children and our children's, children, the government of the day needs to take drastic action. :help:

Take care
Just been talking to a friend of mine that asks, why don't they fit to south facing council houses? it just seems to make so much sense and money, other projects can be funded with the cash made .:o

oh just found this surprised Sheffield homes hasn't ;)

http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/20110122/kier-building-maintenance-bringing-solar-powered-energy-generation-social-housing-tenants-and-landlo.htm




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