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Wind turbines are slashing the value of homes built nearby, according to a new study into the impact of the large structures on property prices.
The study (Study can be downloaded here), by the London School of Economics (LSE), reviewed more than a million homes within close proximity of large wind farms over a 12-year period, finding that their property values fell by 11 per cent.
The report’s author, Professor Steve Gibbons, Director of LSE’s Spatial Economics Research Centre, told the the Daily Mail: "Property prices are going up in places where they’re not visible and down in the places where they are.”
He stated that his research is the first powerful evidence that wind farms are detrimental to house prices.
With the average UK house price being £250,000, the loss of value if within 12 miles of a wind farm would be £27,000.Neighbouring homes to one of Britain’s largest onshore wind farms, Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm in Romney Marsh, Kent, could lose up to £100,000 in value due to the alternative energy source.
It is not only homes near large wind farms, but those situated within half a mile of much smaller farms could still lose 7 per cent of their property value due to blighted views.
The report additionally found that homes within 2.5 miles of large wind farms could experience a price reduction of up to 3 per cent.
Yesterday evening, Chris Heaton Harris - MP for Daventry - backed the report’s findings:
“There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence – especially in my constituency – of house price reductions near wind turbines.
“The question is, will anybody be liable for these losses in future?”
Renewables UK, the public representatives for the British Wind industry said it had yet to pass judgement on the report.
A spokesperson said: “We will be analysing the conclusions closely when the final report is issued.”
The study is due to be published next month and has concentrated on 150 wind farm sites across England and Wales.
SOURCE: The Telegraph
The study (Study can be downloaded here), by the London School of Economics (LSE), reviewed more than a million homes within close proximity of large wind farms over a 12-year period, finding that their property values fell by 11 per cent.
The report’s author, Professor Steve Gibbons, Director of LSE’s Spatial Economics Research Centre, told the the Daily Mail: "Property prices are going up in places where they’re not visible and down in the places where they are.”
He stated that his research is the first powerful evidence that wind farms are detrimental to house prices.
With the average UK house price being £250,000, the loss of value if within 12 miles of a wind farm would be £27,000.Neighbouring homes to one of Britain’s largest onshore wind farms, Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm in Romney Marsh, Kent, could lose up to £100,000 in value due to the alternative energy source.
It is not only homes near large wind farms, but those situated within half a mile of much smaller farms could still lose 7 per cent of their property value due to blighted views.
The report additionally found that homes within 2.5 miles of large wind farms could experience a price reduction of up to 3 per cent.
Yesterday evening, Chris Heaton Harris - MP for Daventry - backed the report’s findings:
“There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence – especially in my constituency – of house price reductions near wind turbines.
“The question is, will anybody be liable for these losses in future?”
Renewables UK, the public representatives for the British Wind industry said it had yet to pass judgement on the report.
A spokesperson said: “We will be analysing the conclusions closely when the final report is issued.”
The study is due to be published next month and has concentrated on 150 wind farm sites across England and Wales.
SOURCE: The Telegraph
THE SHOCKING TRUTH- Planning statistics
Shocking image that shows the level of applications already granted, refused, withdrawn or pending for single turbines and windfarms in N Ireland.
More info can be downloaded from the DOENI website: http://www.doeni.gov.uk/index/information/asb/statistics/planning_statistics.htm
More info can be downloaded from the DOENI website: http://www.doeni.gov.uk/index/information/asb/statistics/planning_statistics.htm
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Why is wind power so expensive?In this paper Dr Gordon Hughes, a Professor of economics at the University of Edinburgh considers whether the large capital investment required to build wind farms is offset by low operating costs and carbon emissions. He has concentrated on wind power but the conclusions apply even more strongly to solar power. No one, other than the most dedicated lobbyists, believes that solar power will make a substantial contribution to the UK’s future energy mix.
There is very little concrete information about other, as yet unproven, forms of renewable generation such as tidal barrages or wave power, but there is no reason to believe that they will be more economic than wind power over the next decade. This paper is a companion piece to his paper titled ‘The myth of Green Jobs’. in that paper he examined claims that green energy policies would create substantial employment, concluding that they are misleading in general terms and patently wrong when subjected to careful empirical analysis. These papers plus much more can be found on our resources page. |
Information Evening Broughderg- Guest speakers, Dorothy & Michael Keane.
we had an exceptional turn out last night at the information event in Broughderg, many concerned residents turned up to hear guest speakers including, Val Martin from the European Platform Against Wind Turbines, Professor Alun Evans form Queens University, Dorothy & Michael Keane as well as our own Owen Mcmullan and Sean Clarke from the Broughderg group.
The personal story from Dorothy and Michael, who had travelled up from Roscommon, was particularly heart breaking as they both gave insight to how their life has been turned upside down after being "evicted" from their family home by the low frequency noise coming from 2 turbines located close to them.
We wish to thank all who attended the event, and in particular to our guest speakers and to our hosts.
The personal story from Dorothy and Michael, who had travelled up from Roscommon, was particularly heart breaking as they both gave insight to how their life has been turned upside down after being "evicted" from their family home by the low frequency noise coming from 2 turbines located close to them.
We wish to thank all who attended the event, and in particular to our guest speakers and to our hosts.
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Windwatch visit Stormont
Windwatch delegation
Representatives from action groups opposing wind turbines and wind farms from across Northern Ireland met with members of the Health Committee at Stormont on Wednesday 29th May.
Received by all the political parties, the Windwatch supporters imparted concerns relating to health issues associated with wind turbines.
Of particular concern to the MLA's was information on infrasound and consequent sleep deprivation imparted by Professor Alun Evans.
Dr. Dan Kane outlined the shortcomings of the wind energy companies while various individuals related their adverse experiences resulting from exposure to wind turbines.
As a result the Stormont Health and Environment Committees are visiting West Tyrone in the near future to hear directly from those opposed to the spread of wind turbines and wind farms and hear what the wind energy firms do not reveal.
West Tyrone Against Wind Turbines challenges the wind industry and their misguided supporters to a public debate on the issues arising from wind turbines. Perhaps at this point our elected representatives will be able to judge impartially as they will have information which is not solely the propaganda of the wind industry.
Received by all the political parties, the Windwatch supporters imparted concerns relating to health issues associated with wind turbines.
Of particular concern to the MLA's was information on infrasound and consequent sleep deprivation imparted by Professor Alun Evans.
Dr. Dan Kane outlined the shortcomings of the wind energy companies while various individuals related their adverse experiences resulting from exposure to wind turbines.
As a result the Stormont Health and Environment Committees are visiting West Tyrone in the near future to hear directly from those opposed to the spread of wind turbines and wind farms and hear what the wind energy firms do not reveal.
West Tyrone Against Wind Turbines challenges the wind industry and their misguided supporters to a public debate on the issues arising from wind turbines. Perhaps at this point our elected representatives will be able to judge impartially as they will have information which is not solely the propaganda of the wind industry.
Windwatch Symposium Video |
Who we are:Windwatch- West Tyrone Against Wind Turbines are campaigning against plans to build large turbines and wind farms on rural land right across Tyrone, N.Ireland. This site aims to keep local residents up to date on these plans and provide information on why we oppose them. To find out more about the plans, and to understand why we oppose them, click on one of the tabs to find out more. Please sign up for our mailing list so that we can keep you informed, or contact us with your comments, or if you can provide us with information to improve this site. Click here to watch a short story about living near a wind farm. |
Windwatch Symposium
Here is a gallery of images sent in by Peter from Houston Green Photography from the Symposium held recently in Killyclogher to highlight the problems with Wind Turbines. Please contact Peter if you wish to use any of these images.
Local Press coverage:
Ulster Herald
Strabane Chronicle
Tyrone Times
Monaghan Life
If there are any more links for press coverage and pictures please send them to us.
Local Press coverage:
Ulster Herald
Strabane Chronicle
Tyrone Times
Monaghan Life
If there are any more links for press coverage and pictures please send them to us.
About Us
Q: Are you experts?
A: No, we are simply residents who are concerned about the potential impact of this project on the local community.
Q: So how can you be sure your information is accurate?
A: To the best of our knowledge, the information provided on this site is accurate. If you find any factual inaccuracies, or feel that you could help improve the information on this site, please contact us.
Q: Does this site give a balanced view?
A: This site is intended to provide information to local residents in order to help them make up their own minds about the proposed wind turbines. However, we make no bones about the fact that we oppose the project.
Q: Aren't you just a bunch of NIMBYs? (Not In My Back Yard)
A: Anybody who opposes developments of this type obviously leaves themselves open to allegations of NIMBYism. However, the term "NIMBY" is generally used as a rather lazy way of dismissing the valid concerns of anyone who happens to object to a major development close to their home. More recently, even the wind industry has started to recognise that the term NIMBY is neither appropriate nor helpful. We believe that such, so-called, "Green Power" developments should always take into consideration the impact on the local community and environment, and that this project fails to do so.
A: No, we are simply residents who are concerned about the potential impact of this project on the local community.
Q: So how can you be sure your information is accurate?
A: To the best of our knowledge, the information provided on this site is accurate. If you find any factual inaccuracies, or feel that you could help improve the information on this site, please contact us.
Q: Does this site give a balanced view?
A: This site is intended to provide information to local residents in order to help them make up their own minds about the proposed wind turbines. However, we make no bones about the fact that we oppose the project.
Q: Aren't you just a bunch of NIMBYs? (Not In My Back Yard)
A: Anybody who opposes developments of this type obviously leaves themselves open to allegations of NIMBYism. However, the term "NIMBY" is generally used as a rather lazy way of dismissing the valid concerns of anyone who happens to object to a major development close to their home. More recently, even the wind industry has started to recognise that the term NIMBY is neither appropriate nor helpful. We believe that such, so-called, "Green Power" developments should always take into consideration the impact on the local community and environment, and that this project fails to do so.
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