Hough on the Hill Parish Council objects to this application as the inappropriate form and scale will have a major detrimental impact on:

a. The quality, distinctiveness and tranquillity of the landscape *;

b. Visual intrusion by the introduction of incongruous, intrusive elements into views across the area;

c. Residential amenity due to the overbearing and oppressive relationship of the wind turbines to homes;

d.       The historic character of the area, including the setting of Loveden Hill and listed buildings within the Parish.

The Parish Council also has concerns about:

a. The effects of blade movement, especially on residents with heath problems;

b. Increased day and night-time noise in an otherwise tranquil area, leading to loss of sleep and potentially constituting a statutory nuisance;

c.       Road safety on the C001, particularly during the 11 month construction phase.

The Parish Council will be providing a further, more detailed, objection document in conjunction with other councils.

 The landscape of the Parish is described in the Hough on the Hill Landscape Character Assessment.