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Page 2 of 2  Yes, Mr Taylor, I believe you. I am sure no matter what noise your turbines may make, it is unlikely it will "breach standards" or any planning conditions placed on them. This is one of the reasons why there are calls for changes to the outdated ETSU-R-97 guidelines. Mrs Davis warned that currently the wind industry was unable to reliably predict whether or not neighbouring property would be affected by noise. This was borne out by recent reports which suggest that noise problems exist at approximately 10-12% of wind turbine sites in the UK.She stated that until the science was better understood, the UK should follow the French example and ensure that a minimum distance of two kilometres was maintained between properties and turbines. Wind Prospect, the developer of the proposed Montreathmont turbines did not come to Farnell to meet Mrs Davis and reassure the people living in the 70 plus properties within a mile of its 19 proposed turbines. Is it possible that their absence had anything to do with the fact that they are the same developers who were responsible for erecting the turbines in the Davis's 'back yard'? If you would like to read the full article about this poor families plight please click here.
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