Tourism Objections
Below is a list of objection paragraphs relating to potential impact of this proposed wind turbine on local tourism. They are not in any particular order. Either cut and paste the relevant objections into your letter, or use them as seeds for your own ideas.
* Many businesses would be affected by this wind turbine. Caravan & camping sites, commercial fishing ponds, riding trails, walking groups, runners, foot paths, fell running events, cycling events, cafes, pubs, bed and breakfasts, farm shops and many more.
* Local economy – The knock on effect of industrialisation of the green belt means a reduction in tourism and the collapse of small business with the subsequent loss of jobs. Developers may indicate that a wind turbine will bring economic advantages to an area by the building of the turbine, but as locals don’t have the skills to erect it, these have to be brought in from outside the area and the turbine itself is almost always shipped in from outside the UK.
• Tourism - can be seriously effected - caravan sites, fishing ponds, riding trails, equestrian establishments, walkers, runners, cyclist, foot path users, cafes and pubs all enjoy the benefits of the visual amenity and tranquillity of a rural location - if this is eroded by large scale engineering developments then the impact on tourism will be felt as people choose to go elsewhere.
* This will not only effect the local residents but has an impact on the wider community of West Lancashire with many people enjoying this area for recreation such as cycling, riding, walking and cross country running.
* I am a regular walker in this area and I feel that the proposed height of this wind turbine is disproportionate to the surrounding landscape and will have a detrimental impact on our visual amenities and the wildlife of the area. If this proposal goes ahead, I and many others will go elswewhere, and take our cash with us.
* Horses are easily spooked and the flicker effects of a wind turbine can cause serious accidents and stress to horses. Please view the British Horse Societies web site for the official policy on Wind Farms and the effects on horses.
* I am a keen equestrian rider in the local area and am concerned to hear of the above proposal. The flicker effect on horses can be severe and as a user of the facilities at a neighbouring farm (Charity Farm) I am dismayed. This would mean that I could no longer go to competitions and events held here and would feel able to hire out the facilities to train on either. I recommend you read the British Horse Society guidelines and information on the effects of wind turbines on horses for any further information you might require.
* West Lancashire has some beautiful greenbelt areas, with many footpaths criss- crossing it, used by locals, walking groups and running clubs. Nobody in their right mind would choose to take a leisurely walk near a wind turbine. Visitors to the area would simply take themselves and their money elsewhere.
* I do not live in Wrightington, yet choose to do my grocery shopping in a farm shop in Wrightington. I do this because it gets me out into the countryside. i can assure you that if the proposed wind farm goes ahead, I will do my shopping in Standish. After all, who wants to go into the countryside to look at an extremely large, noisy, rapidly moving turbine?
* My family and I have had a static caravan in Wrightington for nearly twenty years. Last year we spent over £10,000 whilst staying at our caravan. If this wind turbine goes ahead, I will move my caravan out of the area, that is a fact.
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Wrightington Residents Against Turbines (The WRAT Pack)