Wind Test Mast delayed until 2012, but Severn Trent, have not abandoned plans for the wind turbine.
Stafford Borough Council initially refused to allow the temporary monitoring mast to be built in November last year but, Severn Trent appealed and the decision was overturned by the government Planning Inspectorate.
The successful appeal allows Severn Trent to build the monitoring mast within three years.
A spokesman for Severn Trent said: "In response to concerns raised by the local community we have decided to delay our investigation into Aston Hall Farm until September 2012.
"We plan to establish a wind turbine site at one of the other sites we have been developing which could then be used as a reference site where the community can see and experience a development first hand."
Keith Washington, who lives 600 metres from the site and is secretary of STOPstw, feels the delay just means residents must wait longer for a final decision.
Please join us in our fight.
We already have some funds pledged to our fight. Please join these local benefactors in pledging your support by becoming a member (this is free of charge) and giving financial support if you can to save our landscape from the detrimental effects of industrialisation.
We can and must win this fight and your donation will make a significant impact. We would encourage you to raise a standing order to the STOPstw bank account for £10/month or more if you can afford.
Please make sure we can identify your payment as we are committed to returning as much as possible to you when this is all over if we have your details and your total donation is over £250.
Please complete and return the membership form or bring it with you to our first AGM in September.
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This anemometer battle is only the first hurdle and whilst being disappointed I did expect it, however we will remain positive and I am confident that we will be successful in winning in the future.
PLEASE DO ANYTHING YOU CAN TO HELP.
Paul Shaw
Chairman, STOPstw.
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Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) propose to erect three 132m (433 feet) high wind turbines on their land just south of Stone, adjacent to the River Trent, canal and wetlands all crossed by the Burston Trail nature walk.
STOPstw are an action group formed to lead the fight against the proposed wind farm at Aston Hall Farm between Aston by Stone & Burston.
Why we object
- This is an inappropriate development for this particular location, adjacent to an award winning wetland conservation area.
- The quality of your life and environment will be irretrievably damaged. Visual effect, long term disruption during construction and maintenance, harm to wildlife and watercourses.
- Wind turbines may damage your health both physically and mentally within range.
- Your property could be devalued.
- STW acknowledged at the Salt PC open meeting that they would not be planning to build these turbines were it not subsidised by electricity consumers. These subsidies are 6 figures/turbine/year.
- Do not fall for the argument that they are more acceptable than a conventional power station. They are not an alternative.
- Research suggests we would need 2000 turbines to equal one modern power station.
If you disagree with just one of these points then read papers by Dr. Nina Pierpont, Dr. J. Etherington and J. Halkema on www.countryguardian.net
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Stone & Trent Valley opposed to Severn Trent Water
There is no justification for these turbines on either economic or environment grounds.
Bill Cash, MP
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