Pontefract Windfarm Action Group - Yvette Cooper visits West Park Homes

Yvette Cooper visits West Park Homes

Yvette Cooper

Our local Member for Parliament, Yvette Cooper visited West Park Homes on Friday 22 June 2007 to meet local residents and listen to their views regarding the recent planning application to erect six 125m tall wind turbines on Went Edge between Darrington and Wentbridge. Yvette was welcomed by the owner Mrs Valerie Miller and met with a number of residents who discussed their concerns about erecting a wind farm so close to domestic dwellings and to the A1.

Yvette listened carefully as residents highlighted their fears of the potential of shadow flicker which is caused by wind turbine blades as they rotate, cutting through the rays from the sun or moon resulting in a strobe-light effect.

Residents believe this could have potential serious consequences for drivers in the nearby vicinity, particularly the very busy A1, and for properties on West Park. Noise from the wind turbines was also raised as a potential problem particularly later in the evening when traffic on the A1 reduces.

Yvette Cooper with Valerie Miller listening to a West Park residents’ concerns

Valerie Miller commented "We are grateful that Yvette could spare some time from her busy schedule to visit West Park Homes and give us the opportunity to discuss our concerns about this planning application."