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Society objects to polytunnels at Osbaldwick, York

November 9, 2011

We have objected to an application from Mr James Metcalf of Wakefield to site 58 polytunnels and associated works next to Metcalfe Lane, Osbaldwick. The society has sent an objection to the City of York Council, the planning authority. We are concerned about the adverse effect of the proposal on people’s enjoyment of Metcalfe Lane…

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Plans withdrawn for 13 wind-turbines in tranquil Lune Valley

September 22, 2011

FELLS (Friends of Eden, Lakeland and Lunesdale Scenery), who have fought hard for over a decade to preserve the unspoiled tranquillity of the Lune Valley from its source in the Howgill Fells to the sea at Lancaster, are delighted that Community Windpower Ltd has withdrawn its appeal for the 13-turbine wind-farm development on Claughton and…

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Mirfield path reopened

August 3, 2011

John Fawcett, our local correspondent for Kirklees, has persuaded Kirklees Council to reopen a blocked footpath, Mirfield no 21. This is a popular, well-used path between Greenside Road and Wellhouse Lane in Mirfield, north-east of Huddersfield. The path was obstructed by an overhanging fence which made it difficult and dangerous to use. John had pressed…

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Plans withdrawn for 20 wind-turbines in beauty-spot

March 14, 2011

Community Windpower Ltd has withdrawn its appeal to the Planning Inspectorate to erect 20 wind-turbines on hilltop common land in Lancashire. The withdrawal coincides with the publication of proposals from Natural England that much of the Lune Valley is likely to become a National Park, thus confirming it as among our finest treasures. The 126-metre…

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Scar on the lovely face of Bowland

November 30, 2010

We have objected to plans to build 13 wind-turbines in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire. The application is from Community Windpower Ltd, for Claughton Moor and Whit Moor, partly common land and partly open country, seven miles north-east of Lancaster. There is a public right to walk over the…

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Threat to Bowland

May 24, 2010

The environment secretary has approved a plan to erect a temporary meteorological mast on Whit Moor Common in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire. The mast is 50 metres high and its purpose is to assess the wind levels on the moor, as a precursor to building 20 wind turbines…

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Fight against blot on Bowland

December 15, 2009

We are fighting to stop the erection of 20 wind-turbines on common land in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire.  The site is Claughton Moor and Whit Moor, seven miles north-east of Lancaster. The society has objected to a planning application from Community Windpower Ltd, and to an application for…

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