Landmark ruling on wind turbines
People living near the proposed wind farm site near Chase Terrace, Wimblebury and Rawnsley should be aware of a landmark ruling, local councillor Eric Drinkwater says.
According to an article in a national newspaper a couple in Lincolnshire have had a reduction in Council Tax because the value of their home has been slashed due to wind turbines — the nearest being about 1,000 yards away.
Estate agents confirmed to the couple that their home was blighted by the turbines and unlikely to sell.
The couple bought their property in 1996 before the wind farm was built.
A valuation tribunal has now reduced their council tax banding.
Councillor Drinkwater said people need to realise the implications for this area.
“This emphasises the need for people to take an interest in what is happening on their doorstep,” he added.
Bleakhouse Windfarm Action Group members have now organised a site visit for anyone interested in finding out more.
Members will meet on the island at the junction of Ironstone Road and Stables Way, Chase Terrace.
Cllr Drinkwater said from that viewpoint people will be able to gain a better perspective of what three 100-metre wind turbines may look like against the landscape.
The meeting will take place on Sunday September 7 at 11am.
By Janet Lee
7 August 2008
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