Wind Turbines In Altham

Acrylic-bob · 22-10-2006, 08:52

One of the sights that I am grateful to see at the end of a long and trying day at work is the first view of Greater Hamildon, Moleside and the Coppice from the top of Tockholes. It means that I am finally home and in a way, the view puts a sort of punctuation mark on the day. From this you may suppose that I am familiar with all the elements of the view; not perhaps as familiar as I am with the back of my hand , but close enough.

It came as something of a shock the other day when, as we crested the hill, the welcome view began to unfold itself, like a favorite, if well worn carpet and revealed something that had not been there before. At the edge of the wood which lies alongside the old Burnley Road at the foot of Snipe Rake a very tall, light grey post had been erected. The next day I noticed that it had sprouted three very large arms. The following day I noticed that another pole had sprouted up and a large crane was parked next to it hoisting another set of arms onto it.

I know that I have not been as observant of the dark and sinsister doings of HBC as I might usually have been but, you would have thought that the sighting of something that would have such a detrimental effect on the visual amenity of the area would have raised at least some ripple of protest, if only for the sake of protest itself. But, alas, I can find no reference at all to this latest planning blunder anywhere. Perhaps a more observant member of the forum might be able to enlighten me?

Gayle · 22-10-2006, 11:15

Can't quite picture where you mean A-B! Are you sure it's in Hyndburn?

katex · 22-10-2006, 11:22

As only a single turbine, do you think this is just supporting one individual property and not a National thing ? Possibly planning permission was obtained separately ?

I quite like them actually, find very therapeutic to watch.

Acrylic-bob · 22-10-2006, 11:26

Oh yes! Travel along Burnley Road (A679) as far as the A56 Bridge, go under it and continue along the A679 and you will see the wood bordering the right hand side of the road.

Acrylic-bob · 22-10-2006, 11:27

I will take the camera to work with me tomorrow and will post the picture so that you can see what I am talking about.

accymel · 22-10-2006, 11:30

Yeh strangely we spotted the turnbines from the clayton end yesterday LOL

Good to see ya back posting A-B

SPUGGIE J · 22-10-2006, 12:05

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Originally Posted by katex

As only a single turbine, do you think this is just supporting one individual property and not a National thing ? Possibly planning permission was obtained separately ?

I quite like them actually, find very therapeutic to watch.

You feeling alright? How can the spinning of this bit of metal be theraputic?

katex · 22-10-2006, 12:24

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

You feeling alright? How can the spinning of this bit of metal be theraputic?

Everyone to their own Spuggie .. least its quiet. Like looking at the fish in a fishtank .. that's supposed to be therapeutic, but not to me, watching their gobs open every few seconds ... mmm think I will take myself up there sometime when I am feeling stressed.

Looked on the Burnley planning applications, nearest one showing was in 2003 adjacent to Rakehead quarry off Kings Highway, erection of 6.5 metre turbine to power water treatment plant .. not sure whether this is it ?

garinda · 22-10-2006, 12:26

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

You feeling alright? How can the spinning of this bit of metal be theraputic?

AccyJay · 22-10-2006, 14:15

I saw them the other day whilst on my way back from Burnley. I think they look quite good.

Less · 22-10-2006, 14:28

Nice one rindy, but even if they all looked like that someone would still complain!

I do wonder why they are always painted grey, perhaps done in nice pastel colours to please the arty farty amongst us or even camoflauge paint to blend in for the tree huggers?

AccyJay · 22-10-2006, 14:36

Those in the picture posted by Garinda look like they've got very sharp edges. Also, they seem very shiney, they could easily distract passing motorists. Health & Safety would have a field day. lol

katex · 22-10-2006, 16:45

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Originally Posted by AccyJay

Those in the picture posted by Garinda look like they've got very sharp edges. Also, they seem very shiney, they could easily distract passing motorists. Health & Safety would have a field day. lol

Yeh, not very classy are they AccyJay, but thanks Garinda for brightening up my day.

I have just had occasion to go to Burnley and yes, can see them quite clearly off the motorway .....still only the pole on the other one yet though.

Sorry, A-B know it is out of your comfort zone, but I find them quite handsome and certainly better looking than all those electricity pylons that are out there. Would you have complained or just miffed as not spotted any planning requests for them ?

Will be good to find out who they belong to though, and what notification was given to the public.

garinda · 22-10-2006, 16:51

The only trouble with these new fangled, turbine windmills, is that Windy Miller will have to become anorexic if he is going to live inside them comfortably.

garinda · 22-10-2006, 16:53

...and the stairs to the top won't be very disabled friendly.