Sign Parliamentary Petition to Ban Wind Farms on Protected Peat Land
‘In its recent consultation on new onshore wind planning regulations, the Government asked if some habitats, such as those containing peat soils, need extra protection from renewable energy development. We say YES! As did 90% of respondents to this question.’
‘We think the unintended consequence of building wind farms on protected peat land would be to worsen the nature and climate crisis - peatland's stored carbon would be released as a result of infrastructure construction. Reliable analysis shows there's plenty of available land in England for all the onshore wind farms needed for the green transition, without building on protected peatland. The Government should apply the precautionary principle - there is nothing to lose by doing so.’
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Re. Proposals for an onshore wind farm on Walshaw Moor
I am a member of the Upper Calderdale Wildlife Network, and we are hugely concerned about the damage that this massive industrial scheme would have on our nationally and internationally protected moorland habitats. Walshaw Moor and its environs are protected by a raft of designations:
· SPA (South Pennine Moors Phase 2 Special Protection Area)
· SAC (South Pennine Moors Special Area of Conservation)
· SSSI (South Pennine Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest).
Our group recognises that we must embrace renewable energy to combat the terrible consequences of climate change, but we know that this development is proposed in the wrong place. Building the wind farm here would be catastrophic for nature, exacerbate already very serious local flooding, destroy the precious sense of wilderness and result in the destruction of vast areas of protected peatland habitat. This special landscape is important both to local people and those far and wide through association with the great literature of writers such as Ted Hughes and the Bronte sisters. Read more
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Josh Fenton Glynn - Labour MP for Calder Valley: josh.fentonglynn.mp@parliament.uk
Kate Dearden - Labour MP for Halifax: kate.dearden.mp@parliament.uk
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Calderdale Wind Farm is a Hostile Act against the countryside, wildlife and people of Calderdale and Brontë Country. This is our message to the developers, Calderdale Council and the Government.
The original Stop Calderdale Wind Farm campaign leaflet launched in January 2024 contains key information about the proposed development and outlines the main objections. This leaflet was widely distributed in Calderdale but the information is still relevant so please continue to circulate it by email, whatsapp and social media to your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Print it out and display it in your window or distribute it in your area. Many local people are still unaware of the wind farm or don’t understand its implications, so it’s vital to continue to spread the word.
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Make your objections to Calderdale Wind Farm known to the local community on Hebweb’s Discussion Forum. Click here to connect.
There is growing opposition to Calderdale Wind Farm on Facebook and other online platforms. Follow the links below to connect with other independently-run groups, websites and blogs.
Object to Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council have already processed the preliminary application for Calderdale Wind Farm known as Scoping Report. As things stand at the moment, the Council would be responsible for deciding the outcome of a planning application. The wind farm is unlikely to be approved without community support so it’s worth objecting now to stop it going ahead. Send a letter by post and ask the Council to keep it on file. Full details are on the objection letter template below. You’ll need to object again later when the planning application appears. Calderdale Council have to record all objections. Every single objection counts.
Lobby your Parish or Town Council
Some Parish Councils, such as Wadsworth, have responded to the developer’s Scoping Report but many others weren’t consulted, including Hebden Royd Town Council, Todmorden Town Council, Oxenhope Village Council and Haworth Parish Council. We believe that every Parish Council in Calderdale and the neighbouring Boroughs ought to be consulted about this important issue. Calderdale Council have agreed to continue accepting submissions so please lobby your Parish Council or Town Council to respond.
Track the Planning Application
Click on the link below to visit Calderdale Council’s Planning Portal. Search on Walshaw Moor to access information about the Calderdale Wind Farm proposal. On the Planning Portal you can read consultee responses to the developer’s Scoping Report and register to track the application going forward. Click on the button below to download Calderdale Council’s Scoping Response. This includes important information about what the developers must include in the Environmental Impact Assessment in their Planning Application.
