Ardgrain

As many of you know, Ardgrain, which dates from the 1600's, is listed by Historic Scotland as Grade A (nationally important), and is believed to be one of only three surviving examples of Scottish houses in the Queen Anne style.

Unfortunately a planning application has been lodged to erect a very large and imposing wind turbine directly in front of Ardgrain, permanently impacting both the site and setting of this nationally important house.

If, like me, you believe that preservation of historic buildings and our cultural heritage is important for future generations, could you send Aberdeenshire Council a quick note outlining your objections. To object on-line only takes a minute.

Valid objections may include:

• This large turbine will have a negative and permanent impact on the site and setting of a Grade A listed nationally important house
• Despite the proximity to a Grade A listed site, Historic Scotland has not been consulted on this planning application
• No visual assessment has been performed to assess the impact of a 45.7m (150ft) turbine on the local landscape
• The proposed large and imposing turbine is in very close proximity to a number of residential properties and will have a significant negative visual and noise impact on these and neighbouring residences

Anyone can object and it only takes a minute by visiting:

www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/apps/comment.asp
Simply enter your details, click Object to the proposal and feel free to include any objection points you might like to raise

Or you can write to:

Ann Ramsay,
Formartine planning office,
45 Bridge Street,
Ellon,
AB41 9AA (referencing planning application APP/2011/3551)

Or if you prefer you can e-mail fo.planapps [at] aberdeenshire [dot] gov [dot] uk (referencing planning application APP/2011/3551)

For more information on the turbine application, you can read the full planning application at: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/apps/detail.asp

Thanks for your support,

Rae