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How to Object

Each member of a household must object separately, either by letter or online, keying in the relevant application number, at http://www.stirling.gov.uk/index/services/planning/planpub.htm
Go to Planning; Application Search; key in the pertinent application number; click Search; Press 'Click to view'.
 
Persons under 16 can object, provided that they are old enough to understand what they are objecting to, although their letters can be dictated to, and written by, a parent. Although Stirling Council will accept one letter referring to the multiplicity of applications, each application number must be given in the title. Objections can be made by anybody, anywhere, who wants to object but more weight is given to those more immediately impacted upon.

If objecting, comments must be on material planning grounds, such as:
  • Landscape impact
  • Visual Impact
  • Environmental Impact
  • Noise and Disturbance

The address to write to is

Stirling Council Environment Services
Planning & Regulation
Viewforth
Stirling FK8 2ET

For the attention of Mrs Jane Brooks-Burnett who is the Case Officer responsible for most of the applications.


Note: One can write on the letter ‘I reserve the right to add to or amend my comments’ so that further objections can be raised when the supporting documentation is received by the Council.

Details of the applications

 Location  Turbine details  Application No's
 Kepculloch Farm, Balfron/Buchlyvie  Single 76m  11/00214/FUL
 Gowstone Farm, Buchlyvie  Single 76m  11/00208
 Gribloch Farm, Kippen  Single 76m  11/00206/FUL    
 Cuptree Farm, Thornhill  Twin 45m  11/00050/FUL
 Murdieston, Thornhill  Twin 45m  11/00056/FUL
 Ballinton, Thornhill  Single 76m  11/00155/FUL
 Mackeanston House, Doune  Single 76m  11/00307/FUL
 Munnieston, Thornhill  Single 76m  11/00207/FUL
 Braes of Boquhapple, Thornhill  3 x single 73m


1 x 50m
 11/00120/FUL
 11/00162/FUL
 11/00163/FUL
 11/00164

Here is a sample letter, in brief form, which should be broadened or amended to cover those areas which concern you most.


Dear Mrs Brooks-Burnett,

Application Nos:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

I am writing with regard to the above multiple applications and my letter below relates to each application.

I object strongly to this application.

It is an unsuitable location; in an undulating landscape, turbines of this height will dominate the immediate area.

Taken in conjunction with other applications for single and multiple turbines, and with existing windfarms in the locale, the cumulative impact will be enormous, to the detriment of amenity of residents and of the tourism industry.  Preservation of the Stirlingshire landscape, in its own right and as the gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, is vital. 

I reserve the right to add to, or modify, this objection should the need arise.

Yours sincerely,