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I fully support this petition.
Windfarm applications are normally submitted or backed by large, financially secure companies often on a speculative basis. Coming back time and again with “enhancements” or appeals. I believe that this is an attempt to wear down opposition to their proposals.
As turbine power and size have increased, potential profit has also grown thus making it, I believe, worthwhile to pursue even the most unacceptable propositions.
It would appear that as these machines grow in size the only logical location for them is offshore.
The financial resources and “expertise” these companies can employ in making their case is something Communities and Councils find hard or impossible to compete with especially in these times of severe constraint. I believe that some form of levelling the playing field is long overdue.
Locally, a recent proposal within Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, was objected to by all five local Community Councils and a significant representation of local residents. Further, the Council unanimously rejected the planning application given that it breached around ten aspects of the Local Development Plan. The developers are now appealing the decision to the Scottish Government. While I am sure our Council will do its utmost to back up its decision, I feel that the cost, expertise and time required to do so will be a burden they could well do without.
Financial support from an independent Government fund to assist Communities and Councils in stating their case is, in my view, a necessity and long overdue.
Please take these points into account when considering this petition.
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