Carland Cross Wind Farm Action Group

Welcome to RATS (Residents Against TurbineS) the Carland Cross Wind Farm Action Group Public Inquiry Update The Planning Inspector who conducted the Public Inquiry to hear ScottishPower’s appeal against refusal of planning permission to expand the Carland Cross wind farm has allowed the appeal and granted planning permission.  His 26-page report on the Appeal Decision can be seen at Cornwall Council or by clicking here. The RATS Steering Group is disappointed at the Inspector’s decision and will consider what further action to take once members have studied the Appeal Decision report.   On shore wind turbines cause serious problems for our communities and countryside, and are inefficient and poor value for our taxpayers’ money.  There are better forms of low-carbon energy in helping the UK resolve its more fundamental energy problems so RATS opposes onshore wind turbines generally and those at Carland Cross specifically. ScottishPower has applied to 'overhaul' the Carland Cross wind farm by more than doubling the height of turbines to 100 metres (328 feet) and trebling the area with a completely new second site including service roads and other infrastructure over Newlyn Downs and adjacent farm land. Please click image to enlarge. The aim of our wind farm action group website is to inform you about wind energy to help you decide whether the Carland Cross wind farm should be ‘overhauled’. We live in a democracy and your views and vote will count.         © COPYRIGHT 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED r-a-t-s.org.uk Carland Cross Wind Farm Action Group

NOTICEBOARD The latest general information: please scroll down for previous items. 18/11/2009 HUMAN RIGHTS. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org 11/11/2009 THE INQUIRY BEGINS. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org 14/08/2009 US IDENTIFIES WIND TURBINE SYNDROME. To read more please click here. 13/07/2009 TILTING AT WIND FARMS. To read more please click here. 21/05/2009 WIND STORAGE PROBLEMS. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org 13/05/2009 DANISH WIND MODEL & CONNECTION PROBLEMS. To read more please click here. Source: REF 30/04/2009 THE TRUTH DAWNS. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org 17/04/2009 SIGN UP NOW! 2km buffer zone petition ends 29th April. To read more please click here. 29/03/2009 BEWARE THE COSTLY SPIN OF WIND. To read more please click here. 21/03/2009 HOW WOULD IT LOOK? To find out please click here. 11/03/2009 CARRICK REJECTS APPLICATION. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org 11/03/2009 AN APPEAL OF SIGNIFICANCE. To read more please click here. 18/02/2009 RATS SUPPORT GROWS. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org 16/02/2009 DWARFING TRURO CATHEDRAL. To read more please click here. Source: www.wind-watch.org Earlier items are in Archive