Statement of Community Involvement

STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

GORPLEY WIND FARM KELDA WATER SERVICES

NOVEMBER 2012

Prepared By:

Arcus Renewable Energy Consulting Ltd Suite 2F Swinegate Court East 3 Swinegate York YO1 8AJ

T. 01904 715470 F. 01904 655831

Gorpley Wind Farm Statement of Community Involvement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1

2 BACKGROUND ...... 2 2.1 Central Government Advice ...... 2 2.2 Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Rossendale Borough Council’s Approach to Statement of Community Involvement ...... 2 2.3 Kelda Water Services ...... 2 2.4 Gorpley Site ...... 3 2.5 The Proposal for Gorpley Wind Farm ...... 3

3 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ...... 4 3.1 Project Webpage ...... 4 3.2 Newsletter to Local Residents ...... 4 3.3 Public Exhibitions ...... 4 3.4 Exhibition Questionnaires ...... 5 3.5 Street Surveys ...... 15 3.6 Correspondence ...... 15

4 CONCERNS RAISED ...... 16

5 CONCLUSIONS ...... 20

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1 INTRODUCTION Kelda Water Services (“the Applicant”) has prepared this Statement of Community Involvement (“the SCI”) to accompany the planning application for the proposed Gorpley Wind Farm submitted to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Rossendale Borough Council for the erection of 5 no. wind turbines and associated infrastructure (“the Development”). This report sets out the background and details of the pre-application public consultation carried out by the Applicant in the preparation of the planning application for submission. Every issue that was raised during the course of the consultation by key local stakeholders, businesses or residents have been recorded in this report, with the Applicant’s response to each. Where possible, suggestions made by residents or stakeholders have been incorporated in the plans as the project has progressed. It is the intention of this report to demonstrate that in respect of the Development, the Applicant has complied fully with the spirit and letter of the National Planning Policy Framework and Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Rossendale Borough Council’s approach to community involvement, to engage the public fully with the proposals prior to submitting a planning application.

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2 BACKGROUND 2.1 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ADVICE The Government published the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 27th March 2012, which replaced with immediate effect the previous structures for decision making on planning policy. The aim of the NPPF is to simplify planning policy with a clear and simple 50 page document. In section 189 of the NPPF, it states: “Local authorities should also, where they think this would be beneficial, encourage any applicants who are not already required to do so by law, to engage with the local community before submitting their applications.” The Government have set clear expectations that developers should wherever possible engage with local communities about planning proposals in advance of submitting an application. 2.2 CALDERDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL AND ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL’S APPROACH TO STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted in February 20081 and Rossendale Borough Council SCI was adopted in December 20102. The SCI is one of the elements of the Local Plan which Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is preparing as a replacement for the current Replacement Calderdale Unitary Development Plan. Rossendale Borough Council is in the process of preparing documents that will form the Local Development Framework to replace the Rossendale District Local Plan and the current SCI forms the basis for community involvement in Planning Applications. Each SCI details how the public and interested parties will be invited and become involved in the Planning Application. Each SCI strongly encourages applicants to undertake pre-application public consultation that is tailored to reflect the nature and scale of the proposed development and provides the statutory minimum requirements for advertising planning applications. According to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council’s SCI the Development is considered to be a major application as it “may give rise to local controversy or of wider concern (in a sensitive location or of a larger scale)”. 2.3 KELDA WATER SERVICES The Applicant is fully committed to public engagement and believes it is important to give local people an opportunity to view the proposals and discuss the Development with members of the project team at an early stage. As a result, a programme of consultation was undertaken prior to the submission of a planning application. The programme aimed to be fully compliant with the spirit of both the National Planning Policy Framework, Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Rossendale Borough Council’s approach to Statement of Community Involvement.

1 Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement (2008). Available at: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/environment/planning/local-plan/community-involvement.html [accessed 05/09/2012]. 2 Rossendale Borough Council Statement of Community Involvement (2010). Available at: http://www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/855/planning_consultations/296/statement_of_community_involvement [accessed 05/09/2012].

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2.4 GORPLEY SITE The Development site is owned by Kelda Water Services’ sister company, Yorkshire Water and is managed by a single agricultural tenant under a short-term tenancy agreement. It is located on Inchfield Moor above Gorpley reservoir, between the villages of Todmorden (approximately 3 km east) and Bacup (approximately 3 km west). It is proposed to use the main Reaps Moss access track from the A681 as the access route for the Development. This track passes over the land holding of three other parties. Should the Reaps Moss access track be constructed for the Reaps Moss wind farm prior to construction of the Development, it would reduce the new landtake required for the Development by 1.02 ha. The Development site is currently upland moorland used for grazing. 2.5 THE PROPOSAL FOR GORPLEY WIND FARM The Development will consist of five turbines, with associated infrastructure including access tracks, crane hardstandings, a switchgear/ control building and underground power cables. A meteorological mast will also be erected to monitor wind speeds during the operation of the wind farm. Turbines with a rating of between 2 and 3 MW are likely to be considered for the Development. The final choice of turbine will be dependent on the technology available at the time of construction, project economics and the desired output from the Development. However, the selected turbine will be within the dimensional envelope of 110 metres (m) to 125 m to blade tip.

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3 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION The consultation on the wind turbine proposal began in January 2012 when a scoping report was submitted to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. Since then consultation has been ongoing up to the submission of the planning application. The Applicant is committed to the process of on-going consultation process with local stakeholders, businesses and residents and have used the pre-application consultation process to help shape the Development proposal and planning application which has been submitted. 3.1 PROJECT WEBPAGE A dedicated page for the proposal was created on the Kelda Water Services website in July 2012. Subsequent activity in the media, direct mails and public exhibitions directed people to this site for further information. The webpage can be found at www.keldawater.co.uk/gorpley. The webpage contains some key facts about the proposal, a map showing the proposed turbine locations and contact details of how people could get in touch with the project team if they required further information. The webpage also set the policy contact of the wind energy debate, including information about the Government’s renewable energy targets and information about Kelda Water Services’ wider renewable energy ambitions. Examples of the webpages can be seen in Appendix 1. 3.2 NEWSLETTER TO LOCAL RESIDENTS In July 2012, Kelda Water Services sent out newsletters to around 12,000 households in the area surrounding the Development. The newsletter set out basic information of what was proposed, a map of the area location and set the project in the context of Kelda Water Services’ renewable energy aspirations. Details of the public exhibitions were provided including venues and times along with the web address for the project webpage and contact details. A second newsletter was sent out to the 12,000 local residents in October 2012. Again, the newsletter set out the project details, provided location maps, detailed Kelda Water Services renewable energy aspirations and also highlighted what had changed since the previous issue and first round of exhibitions. Details of the second round of public exhibitions were also provided. Copies of both newsletters sent to local residents can be found in Appendix 2. 3.3 PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS Kelda Water Services held two rounds of public exhibitions. Round one included two public exhibitions prior to submission. The first was held at Todmorden Town Hall and the second in Bacup Hub. These were held on 23rd July 2012 and 24th July 2012 respectively between 4.30pm and 7.00pm. Two further exhibitions were held during the second round, the first of which was held on 15th October 2012 at Todmorden Town Hall, between 4.30pm and 7.00pm and the second exhibition was held on 16th October 2012 at Bacup Hub between 4.30pm and 7.00pm. After the two final events the Applicant was made aware that a number of invites were delayed and in some instances may not have provided sufficient notice of the planned exhibitions. In order to ensure that these people received the same opportunity to attend an exhibition, an additional event was organised for the 7th November 2012 at Todmorden Town Hall between 4.30pm and 8.00pm.

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Todmorden Town Hall and Bacup Hub are publically accessible venues close to the proposal and located in the nearest towns to the development, Todmorden and Bacup. At the exhibitions, boards were displayed which set out Kelda Water Services renewable energy aspirations and details of the proposal for the Development. A copy of the exhibition boards and Advertising Poster for Round 3 for can be found in Appendix 3. Members of the project team were on hand to answer any questions from attendees and available to discuss the proposal. In addition, a question and answer factsheet was available for attendees to take away. A copy of the question and answer sheet can be found in Appendix 4. At each exhibition attendees were greeted and asked to sign in as a way of recording attendance. The following numbers were recorded from the two rounds of exhibitions: • 61 people attended the round one exhibition over the two days. • 38 people attended the round two exhibitions over the two days. • 54 people attended the additional exhibition day. 3.4 EXHIBITION QUESTIONNAIRES At the public exhibitions, a questionnaire was distributed to try to capture the views of those residents who were in attendance. A copy of the questionnaire can be found in Appendix 5. A total of 121 questionnaires were completed and returned during the exhibitions (58 completed during round 1, 22 completed during round 2 and 41 completed during the additional event). Responses to all the questionnaires have been collated and summarised below.

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Q1: Age:

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % <20 0 1 0 1 0.869565 21-30 0 1 1 2 1.73913 31-40 2 3 0 5 4.347826 41-50 9 4 3 16 13.91304 51-60 10 7 8 25 21.73913 61+ 32 6 28 66 57.3913 TOTAL 115 100

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Q2: Are you concerned about the potential effects of climate change?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Yes 35 17 30 82 70.68966 No 13 5 5 23 19.82759 Unsure 10 0 1 11 9.482759 TOTAL 116 100

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Q3: Are you in favour of using wind resource to produce renewable energy?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Yes 24 16 12 52 44.82759 No 25 2 15 42 36.2069 Unsure 9 4 9 22 18.96552 TOTAL 116 100

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Q4: Do you agree with the Government that there should be more windfarms across the country?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Yes 11 11 8 30 25 No 35 6 26 67 55.83333 Unsure 12 5 6 23 19.16667 TOTAL 120 100

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Q5: Do you agree with Kelda’s overall renewable energy aspirations?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Yes 15 13 9 37 31.09244 No 21 2 18 41 34.45378 Unsure 22 7 12 41 34.45378 TOTAL 119 100

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Q6: Do you think this is a suitable location to produce wind energy?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Yes 16 8 5 29 24.16667 No 38 9 28 75 62.5 Unsure 4 5 7 16 13.33333 TOTAL 120 100

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Q7a: Will this proposal directly affect you?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Yes 39 13 30 82 68.90756 No 19 9 9 37 31.09244 TOTAL 119 100

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Q7b: If ‘yes’, in what capacity will it directly affect you?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % Live Nearby 33 8 19 60 68.18182 Regular Visitor 3 4 11 18 20.45455 Business Nearby 0 0 0 0 0 Other 3 1 6 10 11.36364 TOTAL 88 100

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Q8: On a scale of 1-10, where 10 is totally supportive and 1 is totally opposed, how would you rate your views of this proposal?

Number from Number from Number from Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Exhibitions Exhibitions Exhibition Total % 1 25 6 23 54 45.76271 2 3 2 3 8 6.779661 3 3 1 3 7 5.932203 4 1 2 3 6 5.084746 5 5 1 1 7 5.932203 6 3 0 1 4 3.389831 7 3 1 0 4 3.389831 8 2 2 0 4 3.389831 9 3 2 2 7 5.932203 10 4 4 4 12 10.16949 Other 5 0 0 5 4.237288 TOTAL 118 100

Detailed summary of questionaires completed at each round of the exhibitions can be see in Appendix 6.

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3.5 STREET SURVEYS Face to face surveys were carried out in and around both Todmorden and Bacup. The surveys were carried out on 16th, 20th and 24th of August 2012 using on-street and door-to-door techniques and compiled views of 217 participants. The survey questions were enhanced version of those on the questionnaires completed at the exhibitions and covered initial demographics of each participant, general opinions on wind farms renewable energy and climate change, site specific opinions as well as suggestions for community funding and opportunity for additional comments. The response to the surveys was very positive and the key outcomes were as follows: • 74.07 % are in favour of using wind and other resources to produce renewable energy; • 52.34 % agree with the Government that there should be more wind farms across the country; • 61.40 % agree with Kelda’s energy aspirations • 76.74 % answered ‘yes’ that this is a suitable location for a wind farm • 73.27 % rates this proposal as 6 or above on a scale where 1 is totally opposed and 10 is totally supportive. • 80.65 % had no concerns about the proposal. Participants were also given the opportunity to suggest any suitable local project or particular are of community life which Kelda could support through a community fund if consent was granted. Responses included: • Clarien House; • Cancer Research; • Something for local children; • Something for special needs; • Sort out gutters in the area; • Re-open and sort out reservoirs which have been closed; • Local church; • Veterans in the community; • Local Charities; • Scout group; • Town centre re-development; • Local skate park; and • Incredible Edible. A more detailed summary of the responses to each round of the street surveys can be found in Appendix 7. 3.6 CORRESPONDENCE In addition to the questionnaire responses, the Applicant received 27 pieces of correspondence relating to the Development, primarily via email.

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4 CONCERNS RAISED During the course of the consultation process, a number of issues were raised by stakeholders and members of the public. The table below lists each issue of concern raised throughout the process, along with the Applicant’s response in each case.

Issue Raised through Kelda Water Service’s Response correspondence

We should not build wind farms This is just one of the renewable energy proposals Kelda are whatsoever. currently looking into.

Only put them up if they result By generating our own energy from sustainable sources such as in price cuts. wind, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions and help protect customer bills in the future from the impact of unpredictable energy prices.

Landscape will be ruined. A full and detailed landscape and visual assessment of the proposed wind farm and ancillary infrastructure has been undertaken. The assessment process has been used to revise the layout and design of the wind farm to minimise any adverse effects and is based on relevant guidance, best practice including national policy guidance, and other information provided by consultees. The methodology for landscape and visual assessment has been developed in detail by KWSs specialist consultants and agreed in further consultation with Calderdale Council and Natural England.

Not cost effective. Wind energy is competitive with new coal and new nuclear capacity, even before any environmental costs of fossil fuel and nuclear generation are taken into account. The wind is a free and widely available fuel source, therefore once the wind farm is in place, there are no fuel or waste related costs.

Put more money into wave Wind energy forms an important part of the Kelda/Yorkshire power. Water renewable energy strategy which also includes anaerobic digestion (creating energy from peoples waste), hydro power, and combined heat and power. Currently, we are utilising our own assets where renewable energy schemes could be development including our land holdings, reservoirs and treatment works however; wave power may be something we consider in the future.

Location should be more Numerous studies have been undertaken prior to any application remote. and it was deemed that this site was suitable for wind development due to the good supply of wind resource.

It will affect the water and as Comprehensive peat probing and modelling of peat slide risk has peat uses water this could lead been completed by special consultants along with a Flood Risk to potential flooding in town. Assessment for the Development which identifies that on-site and off-site flood risk will not increase as a result of the Development.

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Issue Raised through Kelda Water Service’s Response correspondence

Should not be built on land. At present, onshore wind is more economical than development offshore. However, more offshore wind farms are now under construction and prices will fall as the industry gains more experience. Furthermore, offshore wind farms take longer to develop, as the sea is inherently a more hostile environment. To expect offshore to be the only form of wind generation allowed would therefore be to condemn us to missing our renewable energy targets and commitment to tackle climate change.

Will bills rise to pay for the build The development will be paid for completely by Kelda Water initially? Services. The scheme has been developed to help protect customer bills in the future from the impact of unpredictable energy prices.

Too many turbines – can you Through consultation and completion of numerous assessments, not just have 2 or 3? we have reduced the number of turbines from 7 to 5 which we feel is the correct balance between suitability of the site without compromising electricity production.

Turbines are not effective. Over the course of a year, a turbine will typically generate about 30% of the theoretical maximum output. This is known as its load factor. In comparison, the load factor of conventional power stations is still on average around 50%. However it should be highlighted that a modern wind turbine produces electricity 70-85% of the time, but it generates different outputs depending on the wind speed.

Construction - How long will it Construction is expected to take around 12 months to complete. take to construct and will access The proposed site access tracks cross public rights of way be restricted? (PRoW) and as a result public access to the site will be affected during construction. However, it is proposed that during construction, at locations where the access track crosses PRoW, the crossing points will be controlled with manned gates allowing movement either along the tracks or along the PRoW. This is designed to ensure the safety of PRoW users. Walkers using the open access land, and adjacent common land, will be permitted to roam freely during construction, although there may be some temporary disruption or access limitations imposed on health and safety grounds.

These will be on top of the other The EIA that will accompany the planning application will 92 turbines either, existent or in comprehensively cover potential cumulative effects, in terms of planning within a 9 mile radius – all aspects including landscape and visual, noise, ecology and haven’t we got enough round ornithology, hydrology and cultural heritage. The assessment here? follows best practice and include consideration of all operational, consented or in planning sites (including those at appeal or recently refused with the potential to still be appealed).

I train, i.e. run/ boot camp/ During operation of the Development, the large majority of the climb in this area and will be a Development site will continue in use as it is currently. No public hindrance to our youth. rights of way, cycle routes or other tourism or recreational resources will be permanently affected by the operation of the Development and as required by the Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000, general access to open access land and common land will not be inhibited.

Will the energy go to The power that is generated will go into the grid and back into Tordmoden or the grid? powering Yorkshire Water infrastructure that enables us to provide safe, high quality drinking water and to remove and treat waste for our 4.8 million customers.

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Issue Raised through Kelda Water Service’s Response correspondence

Will the turbines affect the A Flood Risk Assessment for the Development is provided as drainage systems? And how will part of the Environmental Statement submitted to the Council you ensure it doesn’t worsen and it identifies that on-site and off-site flood risk will not flooding problems? increase as a result of the Development.

How much land would be Foundations will be designed following examination of the disturbed for foundations? results of geotechnical investigations at the turbine locations prior to construction and the ultimate size of the turbine foundations will depend on the turbine model selected, imposed loadings, ground conditions and drainage designs. However, for indicative purposes, a typical turbine foundation is approximately 13m square.

Where does power come from The electricity generated by the turbines feeds back into the when the wind doesn’t blow? national grid along with most other forms of electricity generation which continues to supply the nation with the electricity as required.

Power needs to be switch off/on The turbines will not be switched on and off with demand. We on demand. envisage that the turbines will generate electricity for the national grid whenever the conditions are suitable for power to be generated – this is typically in wind speeds of between 3 – 25 m/s depending on turbine model.

My property value will decrease. There is currently no evidence in the UK showing that wind farms have a negative impact on house prices.

Flicker will be a major issue Following the relevant guidance it has been found that Shadow Flicker is unlikely to occur at distances greater than ten rotor diameters from any turbine. In the case of this proposal, this is a distance of 920 m. Special consultants have completed a Shadow Flicker Assessment and found effects will only be expected at one property (Keepers Lodge). The predicted effects are below the threshold of 30 minutes a day or 30 hours a year and should not a problem to any other properties.

Noise concerns at nearby A thorough assessment has being undertaken of potential noise properties. impacts from the proposed wind farm, during both construction and operation. The studies include the evaluation and characterisation of background noise levels around the site. This data will then be used along with sophisticated computer models to predict the additional noise levels for different wind farm designs to establish the most appropriate. The wind farm will comply with approved guidance and recommended noise limits.

Concern on safety of horses Following comments raised at the first round of exhibitions and when riding on the moor. through consultation with the British Horse Society, the distance between turbines and the bridleway has been increased wherever possible.

The ground is unstable due to Following a review of available information on known historic mining. mine workings in the area, a full assessment has been carried out to ensure that the land to be built on is stable and safe.

Why can’t we develop water Wind power is just one of the renewable energy technologies power? Kelda are using, which also include hydro-electric power and anaerobic digestion.

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Issue Raised through Kelda Water Service’s Response correspondence

The claim stating production of Since the reduction of the number of turbines to 5, this ‘up to 17.5Mw’ means that proposed development would have an indicative maximum average is much lower. installed capacity of up to15MW which would typically produce in the region of 35 gigawatt hours of electricity annually. This would equate to the generation of electricity equivalent to the average annual demand of approximately 8,132 homes in Calderdale. These calculations include the capacity factor of 26.2%.

Worried about wildlife. An extensive programme of ecological surveys has been completed, which included consideration of; ‘Peregrine’ nesting close to site. • Birds; • Habitat / vegetation; and • Protected species. This has allowed us to build up a detailed portrait of the ecology of the site and its surroundings and to develop a wind farm layout and design which minimises impacts on any sensitive species or habitats. Throughout the surveys, it was found that Peregrine Falcon is most probably breeding in the wider area with 1 sighting to the east of Gorpley Reservoir in November. Flight activity was rarely recorded with 6 flights between April and August and 1 in November. Our experience from existing wind farms has shown that wildlife can co-exist very well with wind turbines.

Inefficient, the turbines on Scout Scout Moor is not owned by Kelda Water Services and as such Moor don’t move even when it is Kelda are not able to comment on the operation of another blowing a gale! developer’s site.

Affect on TV reception – it is All relevant TV and telecommunications agencies have been already not good. consulted as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Careful siting and positioning of turbines together with other technical measures addresses potential interference problems where these are identified. Delay in receiving newsletter We apologise for the delay in delivery of the second newsletter and invitation to second round and invitation to the second round of exhibitions. After the two of exhibitions. final events we were made aware that a number of invites were delayed and in some instances may not have provided sufficient notice of the planned exhibitions. In order to ensure that these people received the same opportunity to attend an exhibition, an extra event was organised for the 7th November 2012 at Todmorden Town Hall.

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5 CONCLUSIONS There was a good response to the consultation on the Development, with 153 people, primarily from the local community, choosing to attend over the five days that the public exhibitions were held, and a further 217 taking part in the face to face surveys. In addition to this, 27 people chose to make contact via alternative correspondence, mainly email. These responses have been collated and have proved to be very informative and results clearly demonstrate the levels of support held by local residents for this development. The general demographic of all the consultations was mixed in terms of gender and age groups but all respondents were from the local area. The statistics from both the questionnaires and street surveys reveal that over 50% of the total respondents agree with Kelda’s energy aspirations compared to 22% who do not agree and 43% of total respondents are in favour of using wind resource to produce renewable energy. When asked specifically about the Development, high levels of support was identified. 60% of respondents consider this site to be a suitable location for wind energy development and furthermore, when rating the Development on a scale of 1-10 (where 1 is totally opposed and 10 is totally supportive), more than half the participants responded with a 6 or above (57%) with an overall total of 38% selecting 8, 9 or 10, the three highest levels of support. People had the opportunity to raise their individual concerns in an open response and a number of people had concerns with the visual impact of the turbines. The Environmental Statement accompanying the planning application considers the visual impacts of the proposed turbines and their cumulative effect in detail. The scope of the assessment was agreed in consultation with Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Natural England, as well as Rossendale Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council, Burnley Borough Council and Bury Borough Council. A commitment has also been given by Kelda Water Services to continue to liaise with the local community and key stakeholders throughout the life of the project to ensure that local views continue to be taken account of and the construction is carried out in as sensitive a way as possible.

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LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix 1 Gorpley Wind Farm Web Pages Appendix 2.1 Newsletter Issue 1 Appendix 2.2 Newsletter Issue 2 Appendix 3.1 Exhibition Boards - Round 1 Appendix 3.2 Exhibition Boards - Round 2 Appendix 3.3 Exhibition Advertising Poster – Round 3 Appendix 4 Question and Answer Sheet Appendix 5 Public Questionnaire Appendix 6.1 Summary of Questionnaire Responses from Round 1 of Exhibitions Appendix 6.2 Summary of Questionnaire Responses from Round 2 of Exhibitions Appendix 6.3 Summary of Questionnaire Responses from Round 3 of Exhibitions Appendix 7 Summary of Street Survey Responses

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R Kelda’s renewable energy aspirations Community Fund As a Group, Kelda currently produces around We believe in giving something back to 10% of its energy from renewable sources The benefits the local communities who have wind such as wind power, anaerobic digestion If approved, the new wind farm will: developments in their local area, which is and hydro power and we have an aspiration why with this development we will create to reach 50% by 2020. Our commitment • Reduce our dependency on a community fund to allow local people to supports the Government’s national target of unsustainable fossil fuels. benefit from the development. We would generating 15% of all energy from renewables • Reduce our carbon footprint aim to work with the local community to by 2020. agree a framework within which the fund by up to 17,403 tonnes of can be used to develop local projects. We have also experienced significant carbon per year which is good increases in energy prices over recent years for the environment. It is important to note that the offer of a and Yorkshire Water’s annual electricity community fund will not affect the decision costs, for example, now stands at nearly • Help protect Yorkshire to grant planning permission for the project. £45m. Generating electricity from renewable Water’s customer bills from sources such as wind energy will help us to unpredictable and volatile * It is important to note that the offer of a community protect customer bills from the impact of fund will not effect the decision to grant planning electricity prices in the future. permission for the project as it is not a planning matter. unpredictable power pricing fluctuations in the future.

Want to How the Gorpley wind development may look know more? Why not come and see the plans for yourself, and meet the team putting these proposals together. We will be holding public exhibitions in Todmorden Town Hall (Bridge Street OL14 5AQ) on Monday 23rd July and in Bacup Hub (Burnley Road, OL13 8AG) on Tuesday 24th July. Both events will be held between 4.30pm and 7pm. Feel free to drop-in at any point during those times to view the plans.

The consultation process How can you take part? We are very keen that local people are When we embark on developing a planning talk to members of our team and to see first involved at every stage of this proposal, from application for a wind development we hand what is proposed. this early engagement, through the planning believe in carrying out a full and proper process, to construction and beyond. If you consultation with the local community. Our We will then consider the feedback and have any questions or comments to make, aim is to listen and consider how feedback comments we receive from this consultation, please feel free to get in touch with us in the can be incorporated into our final plans. to help inform our final planning application. following ways: We will then begin a second round of For this scheme, we intend to hold individual consultation, including a third and fourth Email: [email protected] meetings with local elected representatives public exhibition once the plans have been Phone: 01274 691111 – wind energy team and key interested parties. We will also developed in more detail, to give local Website: keldawater.co.uk/gorpley be holding two public exhibitions of the residents a chance to see and discuss our Address: Martyn Basierak, Western House, proposals to give local people the chance to final plans. Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2SZ

Useful Links Carbon Trust: www.carbontrust.co.uk/policy-legislation/energy-supply/renewable -energy Todmorden Town Hall: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/venues/todmorden-townhall/index.html Bacup Hub: http://www.bacuphub.co.uk/ Kelda’s renewable energy aspirations Community Fund As a Group, Kelda currently produces around We believe in giving something back to 10% of its energy from renewable sources The benefits the local communities who have wind such as wind power, anaerobic digestion If approved, the new wind farm will: developments in their local area, which is and hydro power and we have an aspiration why with this development we will create to reach 50% by 2020. Our commitment • Reduce our dependency on a community fund to allow local people to supports the Government’s national target of unsustainable fossil fuels. benefit from the development. We would generating 15% of all energy from renewables • Reduce our carbon footprint aim to work with the local community to by 2020. agree a framework within which the fund by up to 17,403 tonnes of can be used to develop local projects. We have also experienced significant carbon per year which is good increases in energy prices over recent years for the environment. It is important to note that the offer of a and Yorkshire Water’s annual electricity community fund will not affect the decision costs, for example, now stands at nearly • Help protect Yorkshire to grant planning permission for the project. £45m. Generating electricity from renewable Water’s customer bills from sources such as wind energy will help us to unpredictable and volatile * It is important to note that the offer of a community protect customer bills from the impact of fund will not effect the decision to grant planning electricity prices in the future. permission for the project as it is not a planning matter. unpredictable power pricing fluctuations in the future.

The consultation process Want to know When we embark on developing a planning public exhibition once the plans have been application for a wind development we developed in more detail, to give local more? believe in carrying out a full and proper residents a chance to see and discuss our Why not come and see the plans consultation with the local community. Our final plans. for yourself, and meet the team aim is to listen and consider how feedback putting these proposals together. can be incorporated into our final plans. How can you take part? We are very keen that local people are We will be holding public exhibitions For this scheme, we intend to hold individual involved at every stage of this proposal, from in Todmorden Town Hall (Bridge meetings with local elected representatives this early engagement, through the planning Street OL14 5AQ) on Monday and key interested parties. We will also process, to construction and beyond. If you 23rd July and in Bacup Hub be holding two public exhibitions of the have any questions or comments to make, (Burnley Road, OL13 8AG) on proposals to give local people the chance to please feel free to get in touch with us in the Tuesday 24th July. Both events talk to members of our team and to see first following ways: will be held between 4.30pm and hand what is proposed. 7pm. Feel free to drop-in at any point Email: [email protected] during those times to view the plans. We will then consider the feedback and Phone: 01274 691111 – wind energy team comments we receive from this consultation, Website: keldawater.co.uk/gorpley to help inform our final planning application. Address: Martyn Basierak, Western House, We will then begin a second round of Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2SZ consultation, including a third and fourth

How the Gorpley wind development may look

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 2 Statement Of Community Involvement Newsletters

APPENDIX 2.2: NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Issue 2 Brought to you October 2012 by Kelda Water Services

Helping to create sustainable energy for the future...

Welcome Kelda Water Services (KWS), working with our sister company Yorkshire Water will be submitting a planning application for a new wind energy development on land near Gorpley Reservoir, in-between Bacup and Todmorden.

This newsletter is intended to give local residents an update about the proposals and to let people know how they can continue to be involved.

This image is just for illustrative purposes only and doesn't show the Gorpley site. What are we Protecting our environment and proposing? Yorkshire Water customer bills Following completion of the environmental Providing high quality drinking water and assessments, and taking on board treating waste water safely for our 4.8 The benefits comments raised through previous million Yorkshire Water customers across consultation on the project, we are now the region uses a lot of energy. proposing to install up to five wind turbines If approved, the new wind with a maximum height to blade tip of up The energy that we currently use is heavily development will: to 125m, on land above Gorpley Reservoir. dependent on unsustainable fossil fuels. • Reduce our dependency on This has been reduced from 7 turbines in This same energy has also increased our initial proposal. significantly in price over recent years and unsustainable fossil fuels. Yorkshire Water’s annual electricity bill now • Reduce our carbon footprint The turbines at the site, when fully stands at £45million. We project that if we operational, would have a total maximum do nothing to off-set this, then this annual bill by up to 20,966 tonnes of output capacity of up to 15 megawatts. This will continue to spiral and is likely to have carbon per year which is good would equate to the generation of electricity a major impact on customer bills. for the environment. equivalent to the average annual demand of up to 8,132 homes. The site has been This is why Yorkshire Water and Kelda Water • Help protect Yorkshire selected as part of an ongoing and extensive Services have an aspiration to generate 50% Water’s customer bills from assessment of Yorkshire Water sites to of our energy needs by 2020 from renewable unpredictable and volatile determine which may be suitable for hosting and sustainable sources of energy such as renewable energy generation. wind, anaerobic digestion (energy from electricity prices in the future. waste) and hydro power. The Gorpley Reservoir area was found to be suitable in terms of environmental We are well under way with this and are factors such as wind speeds and existing investing heavily across Yorkshire in a use for wind energy. number of renewable energy sources and many of our operations are well on their The map on the left shows the proposed area of land. way to becoming completely energy self-sufficient.

What has changed since the initial ideas? Since the first exhibitions we have • Potential noise effects. continued to collect information These have been considered on the site. The results of cumulatively with other nearby environmental surveys and other wind farms that are consented technical and environmental but not yet built constraints on-site have all been considered in the final layout, • Mining history. Following a review and have resulted in the number of available information on known and positions of the turbines historic mine workings in the area being revised. • Peat depth and stability. Following The initial layout of 7 turbines has comprehensive peat probing and been reduced to 5 and the locations modelling of peat slide risk of the turbines on-site have also • Effects on bridleways and horses. changed slightly to ensure the best Following comments raised at technical and environmental fit for the first round of exhibitions, the the site, whilst still maximising the distance between turbines and output potential. the bridleway has been increased Whilst the proposed wind turbine wherever possible. We will look dimensions of up to 125m to blade to minimise disruption effects tip have not changed since the first associated with construction exhibitions, we have considered by working with neighbouring the following key factors in the landowners and developers final layout: where possible.

The proposed layout of the site Community fund We believe in giving something back to the local communities who have wind developments in their local area, which is why with this development we will create a community fund to allow local people to benefit from the development. We would aim to work with the local community to agree a framework within which the fund can be used to develop local projects. It is important to note that the offer of a community fund will not affect the decision to grant planning permission for the project.

The consultation process Want to When we embark on developing Two further public exhibitions, know more? a planning application for a wind again in Todmorden and Bacup, Why not come and see the plans development we believe in carrying are proposed in October. for yourself, and meet the team out a full and proper consultation putting these proposals together? with the local community. Our These final exhibitions are aim is to listen and consider how designed to give local people the We will be holding public exhibitions feedback can be incorporated into chance to see what has changed in Todmorden Town Hall (Bridge our final plans. from the initial exhibitions and to Street, OL14 5AQ) on Monday talk to members of our project 15th October and at Bacup For this scheme, we have held team and to see firsthand what Hub (Burnley Road, OL13 8AG) individual meetings with local is now being proposed. on Tuesday 16th October. Both representatives and key events will be held between interested parties. This includes 4.30pm and 7pm. Feel free to two public exhibitions in July drop-in at any point during those 2012 in Todmorden and Bacup, times to view the plans. to introduce the proposals.

How can you take part? We are keen that local people are involved at every stage of this proposal, from this early engagement, through the planning process, to construction and beyond. If you have any questions or comments to make, please feel free to get in touch with us in the following ways: Email: [email protected] Address: Martyn Basierak, Phone: 01274 691111 Western House, Halifax Road, Website: keldawater.co.uk/gorpley Bradford, BD6 2SZ

Useful Links Carbon Trust: www.carbontrust.co.uk/policy-legislation/energy-supply/renewable -energy Todmorden Town Hall: www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/venues/todmorden-townhall/index.html Bacup Hub: www.bacuphub.co.uk

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 3 Statement Of Community Involvement Exhibition Boards

APPENDIX 3.1: EXHIBITION BOARDS – ROUND 1

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley Wind Development What is proposed for the Gorpley site

• We are in the process of preparing a planning application and this consultation will help determine what is included in the application. • We are considering up to seven wind turbines for land immediately to the south and west of Gorpley Reservoir. • The turbines are expected to be a maximum of 125 meters in height. • The site could have a total generating capacity of 17.5 megawatts. PennyGorpley Pot Wind Wind Development Development Site location

• The location proposed is on land to the south and west of Gorpley Reservoir, in between Todmorden and Bacup. • The land is mostly owned by Kelda Water Services’ sister company, Yorkshire Water. • Investigations have shown that the site is a good location for a wind power facility due to the available wind resource. Gorpley Wind Development The turbines

• The turbines will be a maximum of 125 meters in height. • They are likely to have a hub height of 78 meters to 85 meters and a rotor diameter of 70 meters to 92 meters. • The site could have a total generating capacity of 17.5 megawatts. PennyGorpley Pot Wind Wind Development Development How the proposal may look

Viewed facing south west from Sourhall Road, Todmorden Edge. Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 3 Statement Of Community Involvement Exhibition Boards

APPENDIX 3.2: EXHIBITION BOARDS – ROUND 2 AND 3

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley Wind Development What is proposed for the Gorpley site

• We will shortly be submitting a planning application for the Gorpley site. • We are planning to develop ﬁve wind turbines on Yorkshire Water land immediately to the south and west of Gorpley Reservoir, between Todmorden and Bacup. • The turbines are expected to be a maximum of 125 meters in height. • The site could have a total generating capacity of between 10 and 15 megawatts. • We are investigating options for establishing a community fund, as an investment in the local community. More details will follow on this in due course. PennyGorpley Pot Wind Wind Development Development Site location

• The turbines will be a maximum of 125 meters in height. • They are likely to have a hub height in the range of 78 meters to 85 meters and a rotor diameter in the range of 70 meters to 92 meters. • The site could have a total generating capacity of between 10 and 15 megawatts. • At this output the development would provide electricity to approximately 8,132 homes and provide an annual CO2 saving of approximately 14,804 tonnes. PennyGorpley Pot Wind Wind Development Development How the proposal may look

Viewed facing south west from Sourhall Road, Todmorden Edge. Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 3 Statement Of Community Involvement Exhibition Boards

APPENDIX 3.3: EXHIBITION ADVERTISING POSTER – ROUND 3

Kelda Water Services November 2012

GORPLEY RESERVOIR

Public exhibition on Wednesday 7th November at Todmorden Town Hall from 4.30pm to 8pm

Come along for an opportunity to view our plans

For further information please visit keldawater.co.uk/gorpley or call 01274 691111

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 4 Statement Of Community Involvement Question and Answer Sheet

APPENDIX 4: QUESTION AND ANSWER SHEET

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley Wind Development - Questions and Answers Updated October 2012

Where is the site located? The land we are looking at is to the south and west of Yorkshire Water’s Gorpley Reservoir, between Todmorden and Bacup.

What are you placing on site? We propose to install five wind turbines on the site with a maximum height of up to 125 metres. Our original proposal was for up to 7 turbines but the layout has been refined through consultation with the public and environmental assessment work that has been carried out in advance of submitting a planning application.

Why are you proposing this? YW uses a lot of energy to provide safe, high quality drinking water and to remove and treat waste for its 4.8 million customers across the region. This energy is heavily dependent on unsustainable fossil fuels – which emit damaging carbon into the atmosphere. In 2010/11 YW used 587 GWh of electricity.

This same energy that we have to purchase is also both expensive and volatile in price – we have experienced significant rises in electricity prices in recent years and our annual bill now stands at £45m year. By generating our own energy from sustainable sources such as wind, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions and help protect customer bills in the future from the impact of unpredictable energy prices.

At a national level, Government is trying hard to tackle climate change with its commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 34% by 2020 and through its plan for renewable energy sources to account for 15% all energy by 2020.

When do you plan to do this? We are looking to submit a planning application in Autumn 2012. The application will be submitted to both Calderdale Council and Rossendale Borough Council. We will update the website with the planning application references once these have been submitted.

How will you be consulting with the local community? We held a first round of exhibitions in July 2012. This has been followed by this final round of exhibitions. In addition to the public exhibitions, in advance of each round a newsletter has been distributed to 12,000 households in the surrounding areas and we have established a project website – www.keldawater.co.uk/gorpley.

Following the first stage of consultation, we worked on refining the proposals and are presenting our final design in advance of submitting a planning application. Once the planning application has been submitted the application will undergo formal planning consultation where members of the public and consultees will be able to respond and make representations.

What will the wind turbines power? The power that is generated will go back into powering Yorkshire Water infrastructure that enables us to provide safe, high quality drinking water and to remove and treat waste for our 4.8 million customers across the region.

Why is Kelda interested in wind energy? Kelda is committed to reducing carbon emissions and creating a more sustainable environment. Renewable energy plays a key role in this environmental commitment. Wind power is just one of the renewable energy technologies we are using, which also include hydro-electric power and anaerobic digestion.

What is the relationship between Kelda Water Service and Yorkshire Water? Kelda Water Services (KWS) is the sister company of Yorkshire Water and both are part of Kelda Group. KWS is playing a key role in supporting the achievement of the Group’s renewable energy and sustainability strategy.

What energy will the turbines produce? This proposed development would have an indicative maximum installed capacity of up to15MW which would typically produce in the region of 35 gigawatt hours of electricity annually which is approximately 5% of YW’s annual usage. This would equate to the generation of electricity equivalent to the average annual demand of approximately 8,443 homes in Calderdale.

What is the carbon saving from the turbines?

The turbines could produce a carbon reduction of approximately 21,766 tonnes a year based on displacement of emissions from a generating mix of fossil fuels.

What about environmental impacts? A thorough Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has be conducted which has evaluated potential effects associated with construction, operation and decommissioning of the wind farm.

The EIA addresses the following areas: • Ecology; • Ornithology; • Landscape and visual impact; • Traffic and transport; • Aviation; • Cultural Heritage; • Noise; • Hydrology, including peat; • Telecommunications and television; and • Socio-economics, land-use and recreation.

The findings of these assessments together with feedback from consultation have resulted in the final layout design.

What will be the impacts for ecology and ornithology? An extensive programme of ecological surveys has been completed, which included consideration of: • Birds; • Habitat / vegetation; and • Protected species.

This has allowed us to build up a detailed portrait of the ecology of the site and its surroundings and to develop a wind farm layout and design which minimises impacts on any sensitive species or habitats. Our experience from existing wind farms has shown that wildlife can co-exist with wind turbines.

What consideration of landscape and visual effects have you made? Visibility is perhaps the most obvious effect of an operating wind farm, and while opinions on this are highly individual and varied, a clear and objective assessment can be made using established guidance and procedures. A full and detailed landscape and visual assessment of the proposed wind farm and ancillary infrastructure has been undertaken. The assessment process has been used to revise the layout and design of the wind farm to minimise any adverse effects and is based on relevant guidance, Best practice including national policy guidance, and other information provided by consultees. The methodology for landscape and visual assessment has been developed in detail by KWSs specialist consultants and agreed in further consultation with Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and other adjacent local authorities.

What will be the traffic and transport implications? Two potential routes to site are being considered with access coming off Bacup Road. The routes have been identified following completion of a detailed assessment and ongoing consultation. The delivery of larger turbine components will require careful planning, management and scheduling. Stone for the construction of new tracks will be sourced locally, if possible, to reduce transportation on the main road network and the associated traffic impacts. The main impacts would occur during the construction phase through:

• Construction of the site access roads; • Construction of the turbine foundations; • Delivery of turbine components; and • Movements of HGVs carrying construction materials.

Will the proposal affect aviation, telecommunication and televisions? Wind turbines have the potential to impact on civil aviation and military operations, this has been investigated through consultation and the findings will be presented within the Environmental Statement.

All relevant TV and telecommunications agencies are being consulted as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Careful siting and positioning of turbines together with other technical measures addresses potential interference problems where these are identified.

What consideration have you given to archaeology and cultural heritage? Desk and field based (non intrusive) archaeological studies have been undertaken to identify any known features of interest on or around the site. The assessment addresses both direct effects, such as disturbance, and indirect effects on the setting of these features.

Experience at other wind farms indicates that even where sensitive archaeological areas are present, adjustments to the design and layout coupled with sensitive construction practices can provide full mitigation.

What will the noise impact be? A thorough assessment is being undertaken of potential noise impacts from the proposed wind farm, during both construction and operation. The assessment will also include consideration of the consented Reaps Moss, Todmorden Moor and Crook Hill wind farms.

The studies include the evaluation and characterisation of background noise levels around the site. This data will then be used along with sophisticated computer models to predict the additional noise levels. The wind farm will comply with approved guidance and recommended noise limits.

What will the impact on surface water be? By obtaining a good working knowledge and understanding of the ground and surface waters at the site, specific measures can be taken to prevent pollution of the water environment during construction. Carefully thought-out wind farm design and methods for the construction of turbine foundations and other infrastructure will ensure that effects on the nearby Gorpley Reservoir are avoided. Potential effects on hydrology (including private water supplies) will be fully assessed through the detailed studies performed as part of the EIA process.

Who will pay for the turbines?/Will Yorkshire Water customers pay for the development? The development will be paid for by Kelda Water Services. Yorkshire Water will be a beneficiary of the energy. We can offset this against buying volatile and costly electricity from the grid. Yorkshire Water customers will not pay for the development.

You are only pushing to develop wind power because of the subsides? Wind energy forms an important part of the Kelda/Yorkshire Water renewable energy strategy which aims to reduce the use of unsustainable and damaging fossil fuels by creating our own green energy. Generating our own green energy will also help protect customer bills against the impact of the volatile energy prices that we have experienced over the past few years and which have driven our annual electricity bill to reach £45m.

We believe that our proposal is strong enough to be viable without any incentive from the Government. Wind energy developments of this scale are not directly "subsidised", rather an incentivised market has been created in the electricity industry to drive investment in carbon-free (or low carbon) electricity generation. Targets for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions are now a legal obligation for the UK to meet.

The mechanism for this essentially means that until targets are met (15% of electricity from renewables by 2015), electricity from renewable sources will effectively be worth more than electricity generated using fossil fuels. The costs associated with the Renewables Obligation is borne by energy users. Ofgem recently found that wholesale electricity and gas costs were the biggest factor in the rise in energy bills, accounting for 45% of current fuel bills. The additional cost from wind is estimated by Ofgem as £10 per household per year (source: RenewableUK).

It is also important to note (and a common misunderstanding) that wind developers are "paid" by the government to develop wind farms. This is not the case. Wind Power only generates income in relation to the electricity which is being generated. It is therefore obviously in the developers interests that the turbines are in good condition, working efficiently, not causing a nuisance and operating as much as possible.

What are you doing in renewable energy? Wind energy forms an important part of the Kelda/Yorkshire Water renewable energy strategy which also includes anaerobic digestion (creating energy from peoples waste), hydro power, and combined heat and power.

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 5 Statement Of Community Involvement Public Questionnaire

APPENDIX 5: PUBLIC QUESTIONNAIRE

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley Wind Energy Proposal

We hope that this exhibition has answered any questions you may have regarding the proposed development at Gorpley.

Please take a minute to complete our short questionnaire and provide your contact details if you wish. We value the views of the local community and hope as far as possible to take on board feedback we receive in the final proposals we submit as a planning application.

1. Age: <20 [ ] 21-30 [ ] 31-40 [ ] 41-50 [ ] 51-60 [ ] 61+ [ ]

2. Are you concerned about the potential effects of climate change? Yes [ ] No [ ] Unsure [ ]

3. Are you in favour of using wind resource to produce renewable energy? Yes [ ] No [ ] Unsure [ ]

4. Do you agree with the Government that there should be more windfarms across the country? Yes [ ] No [ ] Unsure [ ]

5. Do you agree with Kelda’s overall renewable Yes [ ] No [ ] Unsure [ ] energy aspirations?

6. Do you think this is a suitable location to Yes [ ] No [ ] Unsure [ ] produce wind energy?

7(a). Will this proposal directly affect you? Yes [ ] No [ ]

7(b). If ‘yes’, in what capacity will it directly affect you? Live nearby [ ] Regular visitor [ ] Own a business nearby [ ]

Other [ ] Please state:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. On a scale of 1 – 10, where 10 is totally supportive and 1 is totally opposed, how would you rate you views of this proposal? (please circle)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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9. If you have any concerns about the proposal, please note the main ones here

10. How did you find out about this exhibition?

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11. Would you like further information? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes please state the topics of interest:

12. Personal Details. Please complete this section if you have asked for further information and/or if you would like to be kept informed of progress of the Gorpley

. wind development application from time to time (we will not use your contact details for anything other than this, nor will we distribute them)

Name: Address:

Telephone Number: Email (please print clearly):

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE PLEASE PLACE IT IN THE BOX PROVIDED OR RETURN IT TO A MEMBER OF THE PROJECT TEAM

Printed and Promoted by Martyn Basierak on behalf of Kelda Water Services, both at Western House, Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2SZ Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 6 Statement Of Community Involvement Summary of Questionnaire Responses

APPENDIX 6.1: SUMMARY OF QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES FROM ROUND 1 OF EXHIBTIONS

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley Exhibition Responses

Total responses = 58

Q1 – Age <20 = 0 21-30 = 0 31-40 = 2 41-50 = 9 51-60 = 10 61+ = 32 Not Specified = 5

Q2 – Are you concerned about the potential effects of climate change Yes = 35 No = 13 Unsure = 10

Q3 – Are you in favour of using wind resource to produce renewable energy Yes = 24 No = 25 Unsure = 9

Q4 – do you agree with the Government about there should be more windfarms across the country? Yes = 11 No = 35 Unsure = 12

Q5 – do you agree with Kelda’s overall renewable energy wind energy aspirations: Yes = 15 No = 21 Unsure = 22

Q6 – do you think this is a suitable location to produce wind energy? Yes = 16 No = 38 Unsure = 4

Q7a – will this proposal directly affect you? Yes = 39 No = 19

Q7b – If “yes”, in what capacity will it directly affect you? Live nearby = 33 Regular visitor = 3 Own a business nearby = 0 Other = 3 • Every impact on the environment affects all individuals whether they are aware or not

• Your turbines will be on top of the 92 turbines either existant or with planning permission within approx. 9 mile radius, haven’t we got enough round here. • Trustee of Todmorden Moor Restoration Trust. We look after the moor and know the damage that can be done to these vulnerable hillsides • Sheep grazing – Farming family • Noise and visual impact • I will see the turbines from several rooms in my house, they will spoil my view. • Kills thousands of birds that fly into them, destroy landscape, churns up the countyside. I object to the fact we are paying for this on our domestic bills. I object to Europe telling Britain that we have to do all this unsightly wind farming in Britain. • I train (run – boot camp- climb) all round that area and have for the last 4 years!! It will be a big hinderance to our youth!

Q8 – on a scale of 1-10, where 10 is totally supportive and 1 is totally opposed, how would you rate your view of this proposal? Not Specified = 5 -100 = 1 1 = 25 2 = 3 3 = 3 4 = 1 5 = 5 6 = 3 7 = 3 8 = 2 9 = 3 10 = 4

Q9 – if you have any concerns about the proposal, please note the main ones here. • The main people that need addressing are locals that have to live next door to the structures as they may spoil their view and property was purchased first. • You state 7 turbines, how many will we finish up with? Will the energy go to Todmorden or the National Grid? • Will building the turbines affect the moorlands natural drainage system? How will you ensure it doesn’t worsen the areas flooding problems? Will it be effective and produce energy? • I would like to see plans for the access roads before agreement to plans and how much land would be disturbed for ‘foundations’ • The usual one- where does the power come from when the wind does not blow. That power needs to be switched on and off on demand. • Landscape is more important for the soul • I do not want any windmills for the sake of the wildlife and the damage to the land. • The view from our home may be affected by the turbines. • The turbines will spoil the natural beauty of the area which is a spot where people walk to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The value of my property will decrease , the noise and how it will impact on properties nearby. • Nearest turbine less than 2km distance, line of sight from residence to turbine is virtually horizontal, a major blot on landscape, noise, flicker ‘chopping of sunlight’ will be major issue.

• Visual desecration – the turbines will be in open view from our main living rooms and master bedroom. Devaluation of our properties value is guaranteed – we have been looking to sell up and move; first the recession , now this proposal. • We are about to be surrounded by windmills, Flowerscar Moor approved for 5 large windmills, 10+ windmills already working and approved for upgrade to larger. Why do we want more. • We do not want to be surrounded by windmills Flowerscar Hill is to be ruined by 5 monsters – we do not want any more to spoil the beauty of the area!! • We live @ Gorpley I would see/hear from 15 turbines. Loss of Value on property. Horse owner, safety when riding on the moors. • Environment, noise, vision, wildlife in the area, sixe of turbines and devaluation to my property. • Height of turbines, noise, wildlife and protected area. • We feel that ths area is being swamped by windfarm applications and we in the valley are being surrounded by them, being on the border means we also see other counties windfarms. Much of the ground is unstable due to mining AND prone to flooding (July 2012) Why cant we develop water power- we have plenty of it! We might feel more in agreement if the elec produced was for the local area. • The scheme is unlikely to be valid if subsides were not allowed. Windfarms despoil the landscape. ‘up to 17.5Mw’ means that average is much lower. Turbines use energy during quiet conditions – to lubricate bearings. Moor grazing rights/ public access. • Visual impact and noise and flicker. The representation does not show Reaps Moss windfarm. Too close to residential property- any regard for minimum distances – bills now going through parliament. • Noise factor, too close to dwellings. Scheme is too large, will feel visible impact on area. Wildlife ‘Perigrimms’ nesting close to site. • Height of turbines. Spoiling visual amenities. Actual megawatts produced not a great deal for the size of operation. Wind power is not a way forward. • The effect that a large scale development would have on the water supply and of a heightened affect on the flooding of the Calder Valley. • Loss of Peat Moor which acts as a carbon sink. Loss of wildlife habitat. Birdstrike. Increased risk of flooding in the Valley. Loss of visual amenity. • Potentially inefficient, the turbines on Scout Moor don’t move even when it is blowing a gale! Aesthetically revolting. Noisy. • We may be able to see it from our home. I am also concerned about the detrimental effect on the moor and local wildlife. • The noise from the windfarm will be horrendous! It will affect the wildlife i.e perigrimms nest right under one of the turbines. The land up there is not stable there has been a landslide recently. Likely ruin a lovely landscape? The nearness of the turbines so near property can not be legal! • Noise. Birds • Wind noise at my home. • Too numerous to mention. • Links with nuclear power. Links with / amount of fossil fuel energy used to complete the project. Wildlife. Flora. Local residents disrupted. • Too many too close by. • Destruction of peat. Destruction of habitat. The turbines would take so much land to produce so little electricity. Its subsidy farming and pure greed. • Even when decommissioned the land will be ruined. • Waste of time.

• Visual impact from my property. Noise nuisance. Reduction in saleability of my property. Effect on TV reception (not good already). Access to turbines – narrow roads, via Lancashire (despite Yorkshire company, Yorkshire customers) • My main concern is that planning permission has already been granted to other schemes on this hillside. This will just be another rubber stamped approval. • Councils can not afford to fight against the proposals.

Q10 – How did you find out about this exhibition? • Todmorden New x 2 • Relative / friend received a letter x 4 • Received a letter x 28 • Word of mouth x 4 • Town Council x 1 • Library x 1 • Not stated x 18

Q11 – would you like further information? Yes = 23 No = 9 Not Stated = 25

If yes please state the topics of interest • All planning and archaeology reports. • All topics related. ROI. Overall environmental impact. Who / what organisations benefit. Personal / individual share available? • Noise at OL14 7QB • Just to be kept updated on progress. • Where exactly will they be situated? Has the issue already been decided? What happens if people object? Will their concerns be ignored? • I would like further information regarding all aspects of this development. • All of it. • Windfarms. • Did not see any advert in the local paper nor received any leaflets. • If the application goes ahead we would like to be kept informed at all stages – particularly the exact siting of each turbine, and the exact height of each turbine. On the artist impression they look much taller than the electricity pylons. • Consulted on all matters. • Another spoilt spot! How we can oppose them! These have to be stopped! We live there - you don’t! • How to oppose them • Exact locations. Noise factor – our property is due east of the proposed location. • The exact placing of the turbines – the final size of them and the noise nuisance to expect. Full details of planning applications. • At a similar exhibition concerning Goal Clough Windfarm held here, I was told that no subsides are paid to windfarms by the government . only subsidies paid are by poorly performing windfarms to well performing windfarms. Do you agree with this? It seems silly to me. • Would come to see further proposals and read literature in town hall or library. • Any topics of information that would affect life in the Todmorden area. • View from Bacup (you only show view from Todmorden)

Q12 – Personal details for further information. • Julia Andrews – 5 Moorside Crescent, Bacup. 01706879293. [email protected] • Alison Ersoy – 63 Industrial Street, Todmorden. [email protected] • Mr Peter Chaffer – 10 Brighton Terrace, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 8LA. 01706 813762 • Mrs M.L Blinkhorn – 2 California Drive, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 6PW. 01706 810622 • Geoffrey Blinkhorn - 2 California Drive, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 6PW. 01706 810622 • Gary Kokoska – Sourhall Cottage, Sourhall Road, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 7JA. 01706 810989. [email protected] • Lynda Kokoska – 3 Sourhall Cottages, Sourhall Road, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 7JA. 01706 810989. [email protected] • K Kilburn – Gorpley Cottage, Gorpley Lane, Todmorden. 07976 584835. [email protected] • J Hardman – Gorpley Lodge, Gorpley Lane, OL14 7HU. 07106 817484 • K Hardman - Gorpley Lodge, Gorpley Lane, OL14 7HU. 07106 817484. [email protected] • John and Margaret Griffiths – the Old School, Cloughfoot, Bacup Road, Todmorden, OL14 7HN. • D.A Sutcliffe – Hazel Groave Farm, Sourhall Road, Todmorden. 01706 813335. • Robert. E. Finnerty – 324 Bacup Road, Cloughfoot, Todmorden, OL14 7HL. 01706 814506. • M Wood – Belsfield, Sunnyside, Todmorden, OL14 7AP. • Peter Gulakzuk – Cloughfoot Manse, Sourhall Road, Todmorden, OL14 7HX. 01706 812448. • Kevin Newell – 10 Sruce Walk, Walsden, Todmorden, OL14 7SJ. • Dr E.J Cooper – Mozary Cottage, 14 Caldicott Close, Todmorden, OL14 7QS. [email protected] • Adrian Ashon – 92 Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 5HX. [email protected] • Mrs B.D Caddy – 2 Fir Wood Close, Waldsen. 01706 815174 • N.S Caddy OL14 7QB. [email protected] • Stephanie Ely – 1 WellField Terrace, Todmorden, OL14 6LU. 07715759554. [email protected] • J.Neil Caygill – 3 Park Crescent, Bacup, OL13 9RL. 01706 876294 • Ms V Lightfoot – 23 Calf Hey Terrace, Walsden, Todmorden, OL14 7QH. [email protected] • P.R Wood – Belsfield, Sunnyside, Todmorden, OL14 7AP • Tom & Val Fynan – Frieldhurst Lodge, Todmorden, OL14 8JL. 01706 816378. [email protected] • Michael Falzon – 67b Burnley Road, Todmorden. • Miss M.J Crowther – 14 Stansfield Terr, Todmorden, OL14 8PF. • R H White – 77a Rochdale Road, Walsden, Todmorden, OL14 7UA. 01706 812007 • Philip Hardman – Houghton Ave, Bacup. 07966 721198. • Roger Markinam – 26 Ramsey Ave, Bacup. OL13 9PG. 01706 879338.

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 6 Statement Of Community Involvement Summary of Questionnaire Responses

APPENDIX 6.2: SUMMARY OF QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES FROM ROUND 2 OF EXHIBTIONS

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley 2nd Round Exhibition Responses

Total responses = 22

Q1 – Age <20 = 1 21-30 = 1 31-40 = 3 41-50 = 4 51-60 = 7 61+ = 6 Not Specified = 0

Q2 – Are you concerned about the potential effects of climate change Yes = 17 No = 5 Unsure = 0

Q3 – Are you in favour of using wind resource to produce renewable energy Yes = 16 No = 2 Unsure = 4

Q4 – do you agree with the Government about there should be more windfarms across the country? Yes = 11 No = 6 Unsure = 5

Q5 – do you agree with Kelda’s overall renewable energy wind energy aspirations: Yes = 13 No = 2 Unsure = 7

Q6 – do you think this is a suitable location to produce wind energy? Yes = 8 No = 9 Unsure = 5

Q7a – will this proposal directly affect you? Yes = 13 No = 9

Q7b – If “yes”, in what capacity will it directly affect you? Live nearby = 8 Regular visitor =4 Own a business nearby = 0 Other = 1 • Use gate on bridle way • Wall of metal • Use land nearby for incredible Edible Todmorden.

Q8 – on a scale of 1-10, where 10 is totally supportive and 1 is totally opposed, how would you rate your view of this proposal? 1 = 6 2 = 2 3 = 1 4 = 2 5 = 1 6 = 0 7 = 1 8 = 2 9 = 2 10 = 4

Q9 – if you have any concerns about the proposal, please note the main ones here. • Not if the access is as shown on the updated plan dated 04.10.12 (702/fs/002/revision) • Will bills be cheaper? • There are already lots of wind farms in the area. They won’t satisfy our electrical needs but will impact massively on the landscape. I think offshore wind, hydroelecrtric or nuclear are possibly better propositions. • Run off from hardened moorland. Effect on spring supplies. • I am not toatally against wind farms but in moderation, there are already a few wind farms around the south pennies which is enough, more will spoil the look and views of the areas moorlands. • Very concerned about impact on peat moorland. Wildlife (rare species in area), visual impact, impact on tourism, run holiday cottage. Peat loss – water storage or flooding; access for turbines is it really practical? Visual impact, access tracks on landscape, wildlife loss. At some point enough is enough. Ring of steel around Todmorden, would you live here? • Windfarms are already proposed all across Todmorden, basically compounding the misery of local people. • You may want to build more. It does not effect me as in no bills will be cheaper, so whats the point? • Visual impact, turbine cost, efficiency – load factor. • Visual blot on landscape, noise, wildlife. Impact on land and area of natural beauty. There are alternatives to wind energy which are sustainable. • I have no problems with windfarms or renewable energy, however I am concerned with the number of windfarms being developed locally. I appreciate the lengths to which you have gone to involve people locally in this proposal, but unfortunately the damage has already been done by Coronation Power in my opinion. • Effect on the saleability of my property, noise, tv interference, making the landscape more unsightly. • Wind turbines make changeable noises which are quite frightening to horses. In my opinion they should be further away from the bridleway to reduce the safety risks to riders and horses.

Q10 – How did you find out about this exhibition? • Post x 13 • Live close by x 1

• Sign outside town hall x 2 • Friend / word of mouth x1 • Local newspaper x 2 • Not stated x 3

Q11 – would you like further information? Yes = 11 No = 11

If yes please state the topics of interest • Visual effect on landscape. • Renewable energy strategy. • The period of time before they are built. X 2 • Any changed to plans at exhibition on 15.10.12 • Details of public enquiry. • Anything concerned with this proposal. • Timing • Would it be possible for Incredible Edible to use YW land near Gorpley Res.

Q12 – Personal details for further information. • Mr J Gibson – 19 Der Street, Tod – 01706 559511 – [email protected] • Clare Townley – [email protected] • Keith Crabtree – 6 Hall Royd Place, Todmorden, OL14 5DB – [email protected] • Dr Nick Green – Grumpy’s Mill, Blind Lane, Todmorden – [email protected] • R Holcroft – 25 Water Street, Todmorden, OL14 5AB – [email protected] • Peter. R. Wood – Belsfield, Sunnyside, Todmorden, OL14 7AP • Penny Price – Middle Bottomley, Bottomley Road, Todmorden, OL14 6QZ – 01706 812480 – [email protected] • Miss M.J Crowther – 14 Standsfield Terrace, Todmorden, OL14 8PE – 01706 814128 • Tim Soetens – Glenroyd, Park Road, Todmorden, OL14 5NJ • Mr M Endley – 1 Valley View, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 6NB • Glen Mattock – Harmsworth. Townley & co ltd, White Hart Fold, Todmorden, Lancs, OL14 7BD – 01706 814931 – [email protected] • Julia & Dave Andrews – 5 Moorside Crescent, Bacup, OL13 9HY – 01706 879293 – [email protected] • Sue Fletcher – 9 Onchan Drive, Bacup, Lancs, OL13 9PX. • Christopher Simcock – 3 Stanley Mount, Bacup, OL13 9DA – 01706 873692 – [email protected]

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 6 Statement Of Community Involvement Summary of Questionnaire Responses

APPENDIX 6.3: SUMMARY OF QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES FROM ROUND 3 OF EXHIBTIONS

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley 3rd Round Exhibition Responses

Total responses = 41

Q1 – Age <20 = 0 21-30 = 1 31-40 = 0 41-50 = 3 51-60 = 8 61+ = 28 Not Specified = 1

Q2 – Are you concerned about the potential effects of climate change? Yes = 30 No = 5 Unsure = 1

Q3 – Are you in favour of using wind resource to produce renewable energy Yes = 12 No = 15 Unsure = 9

Q4 – do you agree with the Government about there should be more windfarms across the country? Yes = 8 No = 26 Unsure = 6

Q5 – do you agree with Kelda’s overall renewable energy wind energy aspirations? Yes = 9 No = 18 Unsure = 12

Q6 – do you think this is a suitable location to produce wind energy? Yes = 5 No = 28 Unsure = 7

Q7a – will this proposal directly affect you? Yes = 30 No = 9

Q7b – If “yes”, in what capacity will it directly affect you? Live nearby = 19 Regular visitor = 11 Own a business nearby = 0 Other = 6 • Visual aspect of moorland; • Noise elements; • Variety of walks in the vicinity;

• Surrounded by windfarms • Traffic, installations; and • Reduction in my water bills.

Q8 – on a scale of 1-10, where 10 is totally supportive and 1 is totally opposed, how would you rate your view of this proposal? 1 = 23 2 = 3 3 = 3 4 = 3 5 = 1 6 = 1 7 = 0 8 = 0 9 = 2 10 = 4

Q9 – if you have any concerns about the proposal, please note the main ones here.

• Could set a precedent for other developments; • Environmental impact on moorland; • Inefficient onshore wind generation; • Carbon footprint; • Alternative methods of generation more cost effective and back up generation not required. • Visual aspect of moorland • If electricity generated is going straight into the grid, you could put this anywhere, not just the (possibly) easiest and most cost effective site. • You are care to check out Solar Array technology; • Visual and noise; • No guarantee that they will generate an economic amount of electricity; • The area chosen is not an ideal situation; • Reservations about the efficiency of wind farm, 20-30% is low when they are then been subsidised by public money. • Positives outweighed by the negatives. • Increasing eyesores on the landscape; • Should be looking at wave power, as an island we have enough coastline to build unobtrusive structures; • We should look how other countries have tackled this ‘problem’ but more turbines are not acceptable; • Figures quotes are maximum output, actual could be much less; • Claim for cheaper electricity is bogus as being subsidised on bills; • Damage to hillsides, access roads and peat dangerous in this flood prone area; • Cumulative effects; • Preference for offshore windfarms; • Reduced property value; • Health effects from noise and flicker; • Unreliable by the intermittency from wind; • Effect on wildlife; • Complete ring of steel around the moor;

• Power outputs are optimistic; • Traffic issues; • What does the installation process involve? Which homes would benefit from this energy? • Maintenance costs? • Effect on tourism; • Effect on drainage; • Turbines dominate the landscape; • Protected birds live nearby; • When do the subsidies stop; • Additional traffic during construction; • Why do turbines have to white? • Climate change is a fraud; and • Kelda is foreign owned.

Gorpley Wind Farm Appendix 7 Statement Of Community Involvement Summary of Street Survey Responses

APPENDIX 7: SUMMARY OF STREET SURVEY RESPONSES

Kelda Water Services November 2012

Gorpley Survey Results Background

Kelda / Yorkshire Water instructed Freshwater to undertake a survey to gauge public reaction to its proposals for a windfarm at the Gorpley reservoir site between Todmorden and Bacup.

The survey was undertaken between 16 th -24 th (16 th , 20 th , 24 th ) August using a combination of survey techniques – on street surveying and door-to-door. The split of the survey required was roughly 60:40 / 70:30 Todmorden:Bacup. The achieved split was 66.36: 33.63.

The survey questions were agreed with Yorkshire Water prior to the survey being undertaken and were an enhanced version of those used at the public exhibition. The results will help inform the planning application for the proposed windfarm at Gorpley.

Over the three days, we surveyed 217 people. The summary results and a short commentary on each aspect of the issues covered are included below.

About the respondent

Which town is the respondent from?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Bacup 33.64% 73

2 Todmorden 66.36% 144

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Age

Response Response

Percent Total 1 <20 7.48% 16

2 21-30 23.36% 50

3 31-40 23.36% 50

4 41-50 20.09% 43

5 51-60 13.08% 28

6 61+ 12.62% 27

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Sex

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Male 53.92% 117

2 Female 46.08% 100

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Climate change questions

Commentary: More than half of the respondents said that they weren’t concerned about climate change, many commenting that they weren’t bothered for their generation, but they were for future generations. Nearly three quarters were in favour of using wind and other sources to produce renewable energy.

A relatively high number of respondents (61%) were also in favour of Yorkshire Water producing their own electricity and seemed to understand the necessity of the proposals. This could be useful for future marketing materials. However, nearly a quarter of those surveyed weren’t sure that Kelda and Yorkshire Water should be generating their own electricity.

Are you concerned with about the potential effects of climate change?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 40.74% 88

2 No 51.39% 111

3 Unsure 7.87% 17

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Are you in favour of using wind and other sources to produce renewable energy?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 74.07% 160

2 No 15.74% 34

3 Unsure 10.19% 22

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Do you agree with the Government that there should be more windfarms across the country?

Response Response

Percent Total Do you agree with the Government that there should be more windfarms across the country?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 52.34% 112

2 No 24.77% 53

3 Unsure 22.90% 49

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Kelda and Yorkshire Water use lots of energy to provide safe, high quality drinking water. We want to produce our own electricity to reduce our reliance on that produced nationally, and therefore prevent major changes to bills. We aim to produce electricity through building windfarms on our land. Do you agree that we should be doing this? Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 61.40% 132

2 No 14.42% 31

3 Unsure 24.19% 52

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Gorpley site specific information

Commentary: A large number (nearly 77%) agreed that the Gorpley site was a suitable location. Of those that didn’t think it was a suitable location, and said they would be affected by the proposals, it was generally either because they lived close by or were a regular visitor (or both).

80% of people had no concerns about the proposals, and of the 19.35% of people who had concerns, most people were worried about either the aesthetics or the wildlife. There were also a number of concerns voiced about the cost of the proposals and whether they would be passed on to the customers, the effectiveness of wind power, and worries about the construction of the site and the disruption this may cause.

Almost 60% of those questioned hadn’t heard about the proposals before. Of the 40.93% questioned who had heard about the proposals before they were approached – most had read about them (21.4%) or been told about them by a friend or neighbor (13.95%), but there were a minority who remembered receiving a project newsletter or attending the exhibition.

Scale of support (where 1 is totally opposed and 10 is completely for) 217 people answered this question, with the majority responding in the positive to the proposals. Scale points 1-4 – Negative: 27 (12.44%) Scale points 5-6 – Neutral: 54 (24.88%) Scale points 7-10 – Positive: 136 (62.67%)

There are 40 suggestions for areas where Yorkshire Water could make a difference – from supporting activities for children in the area to particular community schemes, such as Incredible Edible and Veterans in the Community. Support was also suggested for communities recently flooded in the area.

In addition, just seven people requested to be kept up to date with further information, and this has been forwarded to the community engagement team as a separate file.

The proposed windfarm is near our Gorpley reservoir between Todmorden and Bacup. Do you think it is a suitable location?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 76.74% 165

2 No 11.16% 24

3 Unsure 12.09% 26

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Will this proposal directly affect you, and if so, how?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 13.89% 30

2 No 86.11% 186

3 Live nearby 9.72% 21

4 Own a business nearby 0.00% 0 5 Regular visitor 3.24% 7

6 Other, please specify: 0.46% 1

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1 21/8/12 1:51PM Make health poor 4490118

On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is totally opposed, and 10 is totally supportive, how do you feel about this proposal?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 1 (opposed) 5.07% 11

2 2 0.92% 2

3 3 2.76% 6

4 4 3.69% 8

5 5 14.29% 31

6 6 10.60% 23

7 7 14.29% 31

8 8 20.74% 45

9 9 15.21% 33

10 10 (supportive) 12.44% 27

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Have you any concerns about the proposals?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 19.35% 42

2 No 80.65% 175

3 Other, please specify: 19.82% 43

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1 21/8/12 1:51PM We should not build any windfarms whatsoever 4490118

2 21/8/12 1:58PM Only put them up if they are going to result in price cuts 4490210

3 21/8/12 2:01PM Depends on the land, worried about wildlife, worried about construction and access to 4490247 the windfarms

4 21/8/12 2:04PM Can put up as many as you want as long as it reduces bills 4490295

5 21/8/12 2:10PM Ruins the landscape 4490353

6 21/8/12 2:11PM Not cost effective - put more money into wave power 4490369

7 21/8/12 2:13PM Rural place will be ruined 4490391

8 21/8/12 2:17PM Spoils the landscape 4490441

9 21/8/12 2:18PM Spoils the landscape 4490448

10 22/8/12 12:53PM Don't want them to be seen or heard from the town 4497391

11 22/8/12 12:54PM Don't want them to be seen or heard from the town 4497396

12 22/8/12 12:54PM Don't want them to be seen or heard from the town 4497401

13 22/8/12 12:56PM Windfarms aren't cost effective. Produce electricity in other ways 4497407

14 22/8/12 1:01PM Worried about the size of them. Location should be more remote 4497442

15 22/8/12 1:04PM Will affect the wildlife. It will affect the water, as peat uses water leading to potential 4497477 flooding of the town

16 22/8/12 1:11PM Aesthetics 4497528 Have you any concerns about the proposals?

Response Response

Percent Total 17 22/8/12 2:02PM Should not be built on land - questions about how green they are, given the concrete 4498050 needed to stabilise them. Question around how effective they are too.

18 22/8/12 2:06PM Worried about the bird population 4498083

19 22/8/12 2:19PM Don't understand why you need to build any at all 4498296

20 22/8/12 2:30PM Will bills rise to pay for the build initially? 4498478

21 22/8/12 2:32PM May be too many - can you have just two or three? 4498520

22 22/8/12 2:33PM Not too many please? 4498527

23 22/8/12 2:34PM Will ruin the landscape 4498531

24 23/8/12 11:55AM Cost of building them mustn't be passed on to customer 4504535

25 23/8/12 11:56AM Aesthetics. Will ruin the beauty of the area 4504552

26 23/8/12 11:59AM Not sure how effective windfarms are 4504583

27 23/8/12 12:01PM Wildlife and birdlife 4504615

28 23/8/12 12:02PM How they'll look 4504633

29 23/8/12 12:03PM Not sure it's a good use of money 4504639

30 23/8/12 12:04PM Disruption in construction 4504655

31 24/8/12 1:36PM Worried about local habitat 4512568

32 24/8/12 1:36PM Size of the blades, location and the construction traffic 4512574

33 24/8/12 1:48PM It will affect wildlife and birdlife 4512709

34 24/8/12 2:04PM Cost of building will be passed on to customers in bills 4512826

35 24/8/12 2:16PM Aesthetics 4512906

36 24/8/12 2:19PM Cost of building them 4512981 Have you any concerns about the proposals?

Response Response

Percent Total 37 24/8/12 2:27PM Will it reduce bills? 4513013

38 24/8/12 2:31PM Wildlife and aesthetics 4513054

39 24/8/12 2:34PM Construction traffic 4513106

40 24/8/12 2:36PM Aesthetics 4513122

41 24/8/12 2:40PM Aesthetics 4513161

42 24/8/12 2:47PM Aesthetics 4513235

43 24/8/12 2:49PM How long it will take to construct - will it restrict access to the area? 4513240

Have you heard about the proposals before?

Response Response

Percent Total 1 Yes 40.93% 88

2 No 59.07% 127

3 Read about them 21.40% 46

4 Received newsletter about it 4.19% 9

5 Visited exhibition in the area 0.47% 1

Told about by a friend / 6 13.95% 30 neighbour 7 Visited project website 0.00% 0 8 Other, please specify: 0.93% 2

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1 22/8/12 12:59PM 4497437

2 22/8/12 1:04PM Council 4497477

We believe in giving something back to local communities who have wind developments in their local area, which is why, with every wind operation, we will create a community fund to allow local people to benefit from the profits. Do you know of any suitable local projects we could help support or a particular area of community life you feel should be supported? Response Response

Percent Total 1 Open-Ended Question 100.00% 40 1 21/8/12 1:42PM Youth Work - support our open local centres 4489395

2 21/8/12 1:53PM Incredible Edible scheme 4490143

3 21/8/12 1:53PM Harley Bank Community Association 4490151

4 21/8/12 1:56PM Support flooded areas 4490169

5 21/8/12 1:57PM Skate park for the children which was council funded has had funding cut 4490190

6 21/8/12 1:58PM More things for children in the area 4490210

7 21/8/12 1:59PM Support flooded areas 4490237

8 21/8/12 2:01PM Incredible Edible scheme; Treesponsibility; Reduce directors salaries and bonuses 4490247

9 21/8/12 2:02PM Speed bumps in the area to increase children's safety 4490266

10 21/8/12 2:09PM Incredible Edible scheme; Purple Patch 4490348

11 21/8/12 2:15PM Children's / youth facilities 4490411

12 22/8/12 12:53PM Something for younger children 4497391

13 22/8/12 12:54PM Youth projects 4497396

14 22/8/12 1:01PM Protect derelict buildings which are of heritage interest. Provision of youth facilities 4497442

15 22/8/12 1:02PM Activities for children 4497464

16 22/8/12 1:05PM Incredible Edible scheme 4497484

17 22/8/12 1:06PM Create more jobs in the local community 4497487

18 22/8/12 1:09PM Society for the blind 4497509

19 22/8/12 1:14PM Something for children - clubs etc We believe in giving something back to local communities who have wind developments in their local area, which is why, with every wind operation, we will create a community fund to allow local people to benefit from the profits. Do you know of any suitable local projects we could help support or a particular area of community life you feel should be supported? Response Response

Percent Total 4497564

20 22/8/12 1:15PM Something for children 4497568

21 22/8/12 1:17PM Clarien House Support 4497584

22 22/8/12 1:57PM Cancer research charities 4497998

23 22/8/12 1:57PM Anything for special needs 4498005

24 22/8/12 2:00PM Sort out the gutters in the area 4498033

25 22/8/12 2:02PM Local children with special educational needs 4498050

26 22/8/12 2:06PM Re-open and sort out the reservoirs that have been closed down 4498083

27 22/8/12 2:16PM Local church fund 4498215

28 22/8/12 2:21PM Veterans in the Community (charity that supports ex-military with mental health issues) 4498353

29 22/8/12 2:23PM Local charities 4498380

30 22/8/12 2:25PM Scout Group 4498423

31 22/8/12 2:30PM Anything for children 4498478

32 22/8/12 2:31PM Something for younger children 4498496

33 22/8/12 2:35PM Town centre redevelopment 4498544

34 24/8/12 1:43PM Local children's group 4512653

35 24/8/12 1:48PM Incredible edible 4512709

36 24/8/12 1:51PM Local skate park 4512727

37 24/8/12 2:08PM Something for young kids 4512881

38 24/8/12 2:10PM Incredible edible We believe in giving something back to local communities who have wind developments in their local area, which is why, with every wind operation, we will create a community fund to allow local people to benefit from the profits. Do you know of any suitable local projects we could help support or a particular area of community life you feel should be supported? Response Response

Percent Total 4512888

39 24/8/12 2:27PM Local children's group 4513013

40 24/8/12 2:42PM Something for children 4513194

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