We estimate that there are 14 homes within 1000m and 26 within 1500m of the proposed development of turbines. In addition to the visual impact, the people in these houses will suffer noise interference - a 'swoosh' as the blades pass through the air and a 'thump' every time a blade passes the turbine tower, roughly every second. This is described as "infrasound" and "low frequency noise" and may cause illnesses such as Vibro-acoustic Disease (VAD) and Wind Turbine Syndrome, now well established in clinical literature. In a report by Professor M Alves-Pereira, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, New University of Lisbon, Portugal (May 07), the conclusion is that “windmills in the proximity of residential areas produce acoustical environments which can lead to the development of VAD in the nearby home dwellers”.

http://visitwalesnow.org.uk/VAD%20press%20release.pdf

In two reports by Frey & Hadden (2007) and Harry (2007) the conclusions are that “a safe buffer zone of at least 2 kilometres should exist between family dwellings and industrial wind turbines of up to 2MW of installed capacity” (www.windturbinenoisehealthhumanrights.com). Dr Harry notes that many people living near wind turbines suffer sleep disorders and concentration difficulties, along with headaches, migraines, palpitations and tinnitus. Flickering and strobing can be caused by shadows created by the blades rotating within a 1500m radius, and can cause seizures and other risks include headaches, loss of balance, nausea and disorientation (www.savewesternny.org). There is little in the way of treatment for these conditions the only "cure" being to move away from the turbines. This is arguably a violation of Article 8 of the European Human Rights Act 1998, which provides for a person’s effective enjoyment of right to respect for private and family life.

Many species of birds and animals are at risk from this proposed development: including geese, osprey, cuckoos, red kites, golden plovers, lapwings, curlews, blackcock, deer and bats. There will be a significant release of CO2 into the atmo- sphere as a result of interfer- ing with the peat completely at odds with the objective of CO2 saving.

We already have a number of wind farms in the area (Doune and Greenknowe) with other consented (Burnfoot) at appeal, (Greenscares) submitted (Braco Castle Farms) as well as the proposed Denny/Beauly power line. The cumulative impact of all of these would have a hugely detrimental effect on the area in which tourism plays such an important economic role.

The land at Standingfauld largely comprises a historic raised or drained bog rich in peat. Unlike other wind farms it is not on a hill or on high ground but on a small flat moor at the low altitude of 170-190 metres – exceptionally low for a wind farm and would be visible for many miles around. It would, for example, be highly
visible from Crieff Hydro and part of the Gleneagles complex, both very large local employers. It will be extremely close to the A822 and A823, both roads with a high
incident of accidents, very likely to increase by the distraction of moving blades.